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All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

Description: The Department of the Air Force issued Solicitation FA2377-26-R-B007 to develop, design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies through cooperative research with commercial and defense partners. This applied research solicitation supports the Sensors Directorate and is classified under NAICS 541715. The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2026, and remains open for proposals until April 30, 2031.

Buyer: Air Force Materiel Command
Federal · OH, US
Released: May 1, 2026
Closes: Apr 30, 2031(1693 days left)

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Kathy-Anne SoderbergActing Chief Technology Officer, Air Force Research Laboratory

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David E. Shahady(Acting) Director / Chief Operating Officer, Digital Capabilities Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

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Robert McQuadeChief Information Officer for the HQ AFMC Digital Acceleration Task Force

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Jadee PurdyChief Innovation Officer

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