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University/Research Institution Partner

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is issued by the United States Navy for a University or Research Institution Partner to support prime contractors on SBIR projects. The selected partner will provide fundamental academic research, theoretical modeling, and access to university-grade laboratory facilities to validate proposed concepts using specialized instrumentation. Key deliverables include experimental results, validated models, and academic white papers, all while maintaining strict adherence to ITAR and Export Controlled restrictions. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for organizations with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 21, 2026, following the posting date of September 2, 2026.

General Info

US Navy seeks university partners for SBIR research and lab validation by October 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 DON26BZ06-DV088.

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

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Minimally Invasive Remote Blood Collection Device for Free-Ranging Cetaceans

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PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Full Description

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Provides academic research, theoretical modeling, or access to university-grade laboratory facilities for prime contractors on Department of the Navy SBIR projects. Conducts fundamental research and provides academic validation of proposed concepts using specialized instrumentation. Adheres to Export Controlled/ITAR restrictions. Delivers academic white papers, validated models, or experimental results.

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