Manufacturing Research and Technology Development Open Period
Solicitation from the Department of the Air Force. Due Jun 22, 2031, 4:00 PM (UTC-4), 1708 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA2394-26-R-B004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA2394 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rxkm |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | AC13 |
| Posted | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Jun 22, 2031, 4:00 PM (UTC-4) (1708 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
Air Force Research Laboratory, Foundational Technologies Directorate (AFRL/RE) is seeking manufacturing technology research and development focused on strengthening defense manufacturing capabilities through the discovery of new manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies, and transitioning capability to the factory or depot floor. Descriptors of manufacturing technology interests are presented in the attachments in the context of manufacturing research and technology development approaches and their applicability to the Air Force high impact technology domains.
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