Structural Materials Open BAA
Presolicitation from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Due Sep 20, 2027, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 337 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA8650-18-S-5010 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/Pzl |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| 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 |
| Place of performance | Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio |
| Posted | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Sep 20, 2027, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (337 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, Structural Materials Division, AFRL/RXC, is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of its Structural Materials and Applications mission. Structural Materials technologies that range from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition are of interest.
Descriptors of Materials and Manufacturing Directorate technology interests are presented in two contexts in the Statement of Objectives (BAA Attachment 1); that of structural materials science and engineering academic "competencies," and that of Air Force application area needs.
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