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Aeronautical & Space-Flight Systems Development

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Response Deadline03/12/2031, 11:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl RdkView Agency

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Albuquerque, NM, 87111, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA9451-21-S-0001.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) Open Announcement

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Timeline

PostedMay 12

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Response DeadlineMar 12

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03/12/2031, 11:00:00 PM UTCin over 4 years

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Supplies and develops aeronautical and space-flight components, accessories, and experimental designs for prime contractors on national defense projects. Performs aerodynamic modeling, prototype aircraft/spacecraft component fabrication, and flight-test hardware development. Requires JCP certification for export-controlled data. Delivers flight-ready prototypes or aerospace design specifications.

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