Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)
Solicitation from the Department of the Air Force. Due Jan 20, 2027, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 94 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA8650-21-S-1180 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/Pzl |
| 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 | AC12 |
| Posted | May 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Jan 20, 2027, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (94 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems.
AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America’s air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Attachment 4 - Updates Contract Information and URLs and Contracting Points of Contact
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