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Technical R&D Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for a Technical R&D Consultant supports prime contractors on National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR medical diagnostic device projects. The role involves performing specialized research, theoretical analysis, and technical validation through literature reviews, mathematical modeling, and the design of experimental protocols to validate technical hypotheses. Key deliverables include technical reports, validated models, and comprehensive research findings. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715, requiring the consultant to possess a PhD or equivalent expertise in the relevant medical device field. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2027.

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PhD consultant for NSF medical diagnostic R&D projects; small business set-aside.

Agency

National Science FoundationView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

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SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of NSF 26-510.

The full solicitation package (13 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Medical Diagnostics and Devices

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Timeline

PostedMay 22

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Response DeadlineJul 7

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07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 10 months

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Performs specialized research, theoretical analysis, and technical validation for prime contractors on NSF SBIR/STTR medical diagnostic device projects. Conducts literature reviews, mathematical modeling, and experimental protocol design to validate technical hypotheses. Requires PhD or equivalent expertise in the specific medical device field. Delivers technical reports, validated models, and research findings.

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