When is the deadline for the Air Force Research Laboratory RFP?

The deadline for this RFP is Jul 24, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

What is Air Force Research Laboratory looking for?

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio has issued a Sources Sought notice (SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0032) seeking information from small business concerns capable of providing a Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) System to support AFRL research and development initiatives requiring highly sensitive, reliable single-photon detection. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit a capability package by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026, identifying their company details, small business status, and relevant experience meeting the minimum requirements outlined in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document.

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