Technical Liaison and Working Group Participation Support

The contract seeks to engage subject matter experts to support the U.S. Air Force in participating in consortium working groups and task forces focused on standards development. These experts will serve as technical liaisons, representing Air Force interests in technical discussions, contributing to the formulation and refinement of industry standards, and ensuring alignment with mission-critical capabilities. The work is centered around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and requires deep technical expertise in areas relevant to defense systems, communications, or other applicable domains where standards development is ongoing. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 541690, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Research Laboratory. The opportunity was posted on July 6, 2026, with proposals due by July 21, 2026. The contractor must be prepared to actively engage in collaborative technical environments, provide timely inputs to standards documents, and maintain close coordination with Air Force stakeholders to ensure that emerging technical standards support operational needs and strategic objectives.