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2022 Space Community of Interest Independent Research & Development Technology Interchange Meeting

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AFRL-XPPD-0007Federal

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The contract pertains to the 2022 Space Community of Interest Independent Research & Development Technology Interchange Meeting, organized by the Air Force Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense. It is identified by solicitation number AFRL-XPPD-0007, with the posting date of December 10, 2021. The meeting serves as a platform for collaboration and exchange of technological innovations and independent research developments relevant to space operations, emphasizing the importance of innovation within the space community. Contacts for this contract include Darryl Stimson and Derek Doyle, representing the Air Force Research Laboratory and Space Force respectively. Questions and correspondence related to the contract can be directed to the provided official email addresses. While specific location details for the place of performance and office addresses are not listed, all essential communication channels have been established for interested parties to engage with the contract and relevant stakeholders.

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2022 Space Community meeting by Air Force Research Lab promotes collaboration on space technology innovations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Air Force Research LaboratoryView Agency

NAICS

927110 - Space Research and TechnologyView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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2022+Space+COI+IR-D+TIM+Announcement.pdf

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PostedDec 10

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Research Laboratory

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Department Of Defense → Air Force Research Laboratory

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Darryl Stimson

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Derek Doyle

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Please see attached file for details on the 2022 Space COI IR&D TIM. Questions should be directed to dtic.belvoir.ecm.list.space@mail.mil.

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