Summary
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Foundational Technologies Directorate, issued Solicitation FA2394-26-R-B004 seeking manufacturing technology research and development to strengthen defense manufacturing capabilities and transition new manufacturing capabilities to factory or depot floors. The solicitation requests white papers aligned with Air Force high-impact technology domains under NAICS 541715 and PSC AC13 and estimates project award ranges of roughly $500,000 to $10,000,000; evaluation is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Awards may require SECRET facility security clearances and compliance with ITAR/EAR; the opportunity was posted on 2026-06-23 and is open with a response deadline of 2031-06-22 16:00 EDT.