A -- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, issued a Request For Information (RFI) to gather insights on the availability, capabilities, pricing, and delivery of synthetic aperture radars suited for medium to high altitude Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Unmanned Air Vehicle missions. This RFI serves as a market research tool rather than a solicitation for competitive proposals, meaning that responses do not create any binding contractual obligations and respondents will not be compensated unless costs are allowable under other contracts. The goal is to enhance the agency’s understanding of current technologies and vendor capabilities to assist in future planning and research and development efforts. Interested parties are directed to review detailed requirements and background information available through documents provided on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The technical inquiries can be directed to Christopher A. Bassett at AFRL/SNRR, while contracting questions should be addressed to Nancy F.I. Stormer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The solicitation was posted in October 2004 under the Department of Defense at the USAF Air Force Materiel Command, emphasizing research and development within physical, engineering, and life sciences disciplines relevant to synthetic aperture radar technologies for unmanned aerial platforms.