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Testing and Instrumentation Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is seeking a subcontract for Testing and Instrumentation Services to support small business concerns during SBIR/STTR Phase I efforts. This contract provides essential access to specialized physical facilities and high-precision instrumentation required for performing material tests and environmental simulations. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering comprehensive test results, certified data reports, and detailed facility usage logs. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR participants with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of October 7, 2026.

General Info

US Air Force seeks small business subcontracts for SBIR/STTR testing and instrumentation services.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF26BZ06-NV034.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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Response Deadline

10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Supplies access to specialized instrumentation and physical facilities for small business concerns on SBIR/STTR Phase I efforts. Performs material tests and environmental simulations using high-precision instrumentation. Delivers test results, certified data reports, and facility usage logs.

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