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Technical Research Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The Technical Research Consultant subcontract supports prime contractors on US Navy SBIR Phase I projects by providing specialized research, analysis, and feasibility testing. The scope of work includes conducting comprehensive literature reviews, performing state-of-the-art analyses, and developing theoretical frameworks or technical models to validate the feasibility of proposed concepts. Key deliverables for this engagement consist of detailed technical reports, feasibility analyses, and supporting data sets. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for firms with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541715. The project is managed through the Department of Defense for the United States Navy. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 2, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for US Navy SBIR research and feasibility testing by December 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States Navy

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON27BZ02-NV020.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Rapid Imagery Creation for Navy Training

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Performs specialized research, analysis, and feasibility testing for prime contractors on US Navy SBIR Phase I projects. Conducts literature reviews, state-of-the-art analysis, and develops technical models or theoretical frameworks to determine technical feasibility of a proposed concept. Delivers technical reports, feasibility analysis, and data sets.

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