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2020 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Independent Research and Development Technology Interchange Meeting

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The contract pertains to the organization and sponsorship of the 2020 Nuclear Deterrence Operations (NDO) Independent Research and Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting (TIM), scheduled to take place during the week of May 18-22, 2020, at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This event is hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Department of the Air Force, specifically intended for the NDO Service Core Function community. Its primary aim is to facilitate collaboration and information exchange among experts in nuclear deterrence operations. The invitation extends broadly to industry IR&D participants, including large and small businesses as well as academic institutions, encouraging a diverse range of contributions. The solicitation number for this effort is AFRL-XPPD-20-0001, and the associated NAICS code is 5417, which relates to scientific research and development services. The organizing office is based in Rome, New York, and the contract was posted on December 30, 2019. This meeting serves as a strategic platform to foster innovation and technology development in support of nuclear deterrence capabilities, promoting partnerships across government, industry, and academia.

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AFRL sponsors 2020 NDO IR&D TIM May 18-22 at Kirtland AFB to foster nuclear deterrence innovation.

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5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services

Place of Performance

NY

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8751 Afrl Riko
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OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
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2020 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Independent Research and Development Technology Interchange Meeting Solicitation Number: AFRL-XPPD-20-0001 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) During the week of 18-22 May 2020, the Air Force (AF) Nuclear Deterrence Operations (NDO) Service Core Function (SCF) community of experts are sponsoring the 2020 NDO Independent Research and Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting (TIM) at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. The invitation is open to all industry IR&D participants, including large and small businesses, as well as academia. Please refer to the attachment for more details.

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