Air Force Research Laboratory

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Buyer type:: Federal
Location:: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Country:: US

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Energetic Material and Ordnance Research and Development - (Request for Information)
Posted
Nov 12, 2026
Closes
Dec 14, 2026
For the Research and Development of mission effects technologies that the Contractor may perform for the AFRL Mission Effects Division (AFRL/RAB) in the broadest and most flexible manner for the USAF. AFRL/RAB directs and conducts basic, exploratory and advanced research and development of fuzes, warheads, energetic materials, AI & decision-making, and weapon algorithm development. The objective of this research is to identify promising energetic material systems that can mature to transition into a larger, focused project while also identifying and exploring new energetic materials, new processing methods for producing energetic materials, and formulate those new materials that expand the frontiers in survivability, controlled output, multi-functionality, power density, and insensitivity. This research encompasses the synthesis, scale-up, production, processing, machining, and characterization of advanced energetic materials.
AFLRW 2 (Request for Information)
Posted
Nov 12, 2026
Closes
Jan 8, 2027
Air force long range weapon.
TransMagic Renewal Intent To Award Sole Source RFP
Posted
Nov 12, 2026
Closes
Nov 19, 2026
The Sensors Directorate (AFRL/STO) seeks renewal of TransMagic software maintenance, and the Air Force intends to issue a firm-fixed-price sole-source order to Synopsys. The renewal covers TransMagic Expert, MagicHeal, and MagicCheck annual maintenance for three perpetual network licenses, including product updates, new versions, and technical and license support. The notice specifies a 12-month period of performance and directs responses to be emailed by November 19, 2026.
Nanopositioners and Motion Controllers
Posted
Nov 10, 2026
Closes
Nov 17, 2026
This is a Request for Quotation for commercial products, seeking brand-name Attocube Systems nanopositioners and motion controllers on a firm-fixed-price basis. The required items and quantities are listed in Attachment No. 1, and offers for other brands will not be considered; the government intends to award to the lowest-priced offeror proposing the specified items. Delivery is FOB Destination to AFRL in Rome, New York, within 30 weeks after receipt of order, and written quotes are due November 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
AFRL/RFD Intent to Award Sole/Single Source - Keysight Calibration & Repair *SOLE SOURCE* RFP
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 19, 2026
Provdie keysight calibration & repair services.
Kaiju
Posted
Sep 9, 2021
Closes
May 12, 2027
Kaiju is an Air Force Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement for research, development, and transition of advanced electronic-warfare technologies, covering work such as data collection, AI/ML, modeling and simulation, algorithms, hardware development, testing, and analysis. The umbrella notice remains active through May 12, 2027, but SAM.gov says it does not itself request proposals or white papers; later calls will specify their own requirements and deadlines. The program describes up to $300 million in total funding, with individual awards generally ranging from $1 million to $95 million, and work may involve classified environments.
Alternate Access for Cyber Applications: Exodus
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Jun 30, 2031
This open Advanced Research Announcement seeks research and prototype proposals in cybersecurity for U.S. defense use. It follows a two-step process: white papers are accepted first, and full proposals are by invitation only. The Air Force anticipates multiple awards through procurement contracts or other-transaction agreements, with possible follow-on production agreements.
Advanced Cyber Effects for Strategic Operations (ACESO)
Posted
Jul 10, 2025
Closes
Jul 10, 2030
The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks prototype research and development for cyber capabilities intended for possible transition to Department of Defense platforms. This active, open two-step Advanced Research Announcement accepts white papers through 6:00 p.m. EST on July 10, 2030; full proposals are by invitation, with potential contract or Other Transaction awards. The announcement anticipates approximately $950 million in total funding and is a federal contract opportunity, not a grant program.
Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) RFP
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Closes
Dec 10, 2026
Fulfill 1) Security Operations Center (SOC) Operations, 2) Remote Assessment & Authorization, 3) Software Patching Baseline Integrity, 4) Maintain a SCARS Library, 5) Edge Virtualization & Modern Deployment on SCARS On-Premise Equipment (OPE), 6) Network Integration & Management, 7) Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), 8) Governance of Architecture Standards, 9) Enterprise Logistics & Fielding, 10) Data Requirements and 11) Security Requirements.
Courier Services, Wright Patterson AFB
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Jan 29, 2027
The Department of the Air Force’s Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting quotes for courier services supporting the USAFSAM Epidemiology Laboratory. This is a total small-business set-aside under NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), with performance at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. The notice extends the quote deadline to January 29, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. EST, and lets previous offerors affirm quote validity or submit a revised quotation.

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Greene
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1864 4th St
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45433
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