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AFRL Enterprise CSO: Centralized Open Spiral

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FA865226SC005Federal

Submission Closed06/03/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541715

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REQUEST FOR WHITE PAPERS BAA TOPIC: Topic 13. Biotechnology, “Controlling polymicrobial environments as a strategy for defeating harmful organisms while promoting the growth of beneficial organisms”

Solicitation # W912CG-26-S-BIOTECH

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center is soliciting white papers under Broad Agency Announcement W911QY-25-R-0023 to advance biotechnological research focused on controlling polymicrobial environments to suppress harmful organisms while fostering beneficial ones, with specific emphasis on developing phage-based hygiene wipes to prevent urinary tract infections in female Warfighters. The effort aims to design, optimize, and test a cosmetic-grade formulation that maintains bacteriophage viability under extreme thermal conditions—particularly at 45°C for four weeks—while being compatible with natural cellulosic wipes, resealable packaging, and regulatory standards under the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act. The proposed formulation must include a phage cocktail at a minimum titer of 1E8 PFU/ml, a neutral pH buffer, preservatives effective at pH 7–8, stabilizers like polyvinyl alcohol, and moisturizing agents, all without compromising phage activity. Up to three formulation iterations are expected, culminating in the delivery of 100 prototype wipe packs—50 with active phage and 50 without—for field-relevant testing. Submission begins with a white paper, limited to five pages, detailing the technical approach, management structure, relevant past performance, and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate covering a 12-month base period with two optional 12-month extensions. Only white papers submitted electronically by 31 August 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT, to the designated email address will be considered eligible for further invitation to submit a full proposal. Evaluation will prioritize scientific merit, management capability, alignment with Army mission needs, and cost-effectiveness, with feedback provided to submitters. Selection of white papers does not guarantee funding or a contract award, as decisions are contingent on budget availability and program priorities. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation. Award mechanisms may include a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, though a contract is the intended outcome. Formal proposals will only be requested from top-scoring white papers, and no further communication with government technical personnel is permitted after submission of a full proposal.

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Airborne and Mobile Measurements to support NOAA ARL’s Research on Meteorology and Atmospheric Chemistry

Solicitation # 145022-26-0017

The contract solicits specialized airborne and mobile measurement services to support NOAA’s atmospheric research in key urban regions, including Washington DC/Baltimore and New York City, with additional focus on methane emissions characterization and boundary layer analysis using mobile ceilometers and drone-mounted analyzers. The contractor must provide fully equipped research aircraft, qualified flight crews, and operational support to conduct multiple research flights in compliance with FAA regulations, collecting high-quality meteorological, chemical, and navigational data that will be integrated with NOAA’s existing aircraft, satellite, and surface monitoring systems. Also required is the deployment of a mobile ceilometer for continuous planetary boundary layer height measurements and, when requested, FAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems equipped with methane/ethane analyzers to quantify point source emissions. The effort includes analysis of mobile laboratory data collected during the 2026 SOCCER-AQ field campaign in Boston to identify and quantify urban emission sources, compare observations with emissions inventories and models, and produce peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Administrative coordination is a core component, with the prime contractor responsible for managing all subcontractors, overseeing financial and scheduling milestones, consolidating deliverables, and ensuring full compliance with contract terms through a firm fixed-price, all-or-none award. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715, with a performance period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and payment terms of Net 30. All work is centered at NOAA’s Advanced Systems and Modeling Division in Riverdale Park, Maryland, with deliverables due by the end of the period of performance. Quotes must be submitted electronically by August 14, 2026, to the designated NOAA point of contact, and pricing must be provided in accordance with the SF18 form or company letterhead, including monthly and annual breakdowns. The government explicitly states it will not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes, and the awardee must confirm receipt. Wage determinations referenced under WD #2015-4265 and WD #2015-4187 apply, and administrative coordination responsibilities—including subcontract management, invoice processing, and final documentation—must be fulfilled by the prime contractor, though technical oversight of scientific tasks remains with NOAA and subcontractors. All contract provisions and clauses are accessible via acquisition.gov, and the solicitation does not require SAM representations that are not included in the official solicitation documents.

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ATEC HQ 003 - AI Assurance & Autonomous System Validation

Solicitation # ATEC_RIW26_003

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, acting on behalf of the Army Test and Evaluation Command, is inviting innovative solutions to advance AI Assurance and Autonomous System Validation through a Call for Solutions issued under the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002. This initiative seeks cutting-edge approaches to ensure the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of AI-driven autonomous systems in military applications. Interested parties must submit proposals by 19 August 2026 at 1500 EDT, with all communications required to include the precise subject line “Call for Solution - [Your Company Name] - ATEC_RIW26_003.” Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than 10 August 2026 at 1500 EDT. The solicitation is managed by Dennis Beauclair, Jr. as the primary point of contact, with Whitney J. Jackson as secondary support, both reachable via official Army email addresses. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria detailed in the accompanying PDF, and all submissions must align with the broader framework outlined in the Army Open Solicitation. The performance location for any awarded work is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

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ATEC HQ 001, Autonomous Swarm Dynamics & Counter-Drone (C-UAS) Technologies

Solicitation # ATEC_RIW26_001

The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, acting on behalf of the Army Test and Evaluation Command, has issued a Call for Solutions to identify innovative technologies in Autonomous Swarm Dynamics and Counter-Drone systems. This solicitation, designated ATEC_RIW26_001, is conducted under the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002 and seeks solutions that address pressing operational needs in autonomous systems and drone defense. Submissions must adhere to specified formatting and content requirements detailed in the accompanying PDF, and all correspondence must include the exact subject line format: “Call for Solution – [Your Company Name] – ATEC_RIW26_001.” Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 1500 EDT on 10 August 2026, with the final Phase 1 proposal deadline set for 1500 EDT on 19 August 2026. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the office located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with primary point of contact Dennis Beauclair, Jr. and secondary contact Whitney J. Jackson available for inquiries. Proposals will be evaluated based on predefined criteria outlined in the solicitation document, and successful solutions may lead to further development or procurement opportunities under the AOS framework.

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ATEC HQ 004 - Remote Munition Accuracy Scoring Modernization

Solicitation # ATEC_RIW26_004

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, acting on behalf of the Army Test and Evaluation Command, is soliciting innovative solutions to modernize remote munition accuracy scoring systems under solicitation number ATEC_RIW26_004. This Call for Solutions, issued under the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002, invites industry to propose technologies that enhance the precision, reliability, and efficiency of scoring munition impacts in field testing environments. Submissions must adhere to specific requirements outlined in the accompanying PDF, including technical attributes and evaluation criteria, and all communications must include the designated subject line format. The deadline for asking questions is 10 August 2026 at 1500 EDT, with Phase 1 proposals due by 19 August 2026 at 1500 EDT. The effort is focused at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and all correspondence should be directed to the primary point of contact, Dennis Beauclair, Jr., and secondary contact, Whitney J. Jackson. Participation requires alignment with the broader Army Open Solicitation framework, which should be reviewed alongside this specific call for solutions.

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AJ11--(Late) Research Services - ID Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Brain Connectivity - BRONX | EDA: 9/25/26

Solicitation # 36C24E26R0022

The Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole-source contract to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for specialized research services focused on identifying neuroimaging biomarkers for brain connectivity, in support of an ongoing VA Merit Award. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(3) and FAR 6.103-3, as NJIT is the only entity with the unique, four-year-developed expertise, proprietary datasets, and validated methodologies essential to the research's continuity and scientific integrity. NJIT’s world-class proficiency in fNIRS-based brain connectivity research, backed by multiple peer-reviewed publications and sustained collaboration with VA investigators, cannot be replicated by other institutions, even those with fNIRS capabilities, due to the absence of proximity, shared data infrastructure, and proven technical proficiency. Any other source would introduce unacceptable delays or compromise the research outcomes. The solicitation number is 36C24E26R0022, with a posted date of August 5, 2026, and a deadline for capability statements of August 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. While this is a notice of intent and not a competitive solicitation, any responsible source believing it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement to Lynn Portman at lynn.portman@va.gov by the deadline; telephone responses are not accepted. The NAICS code is 541715, and the contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA, under the Rpo East (36C24E) organization. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed without competition, and no further opportunities for bid submission will be provided.

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ARMY OPEN SOLICITATION (AOS)

Solicitation # W9128Z-25-S-A002

The Army Open Solicitation (AOS), identified by solicitation number W9128Z-25-S-A002, is an indefinite, open solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground to rapidly acquire innovative commercial technologies and research-driven solutions across all Army mission areas. Designed to revitalizing the industrial base and enhancing Warfighter lethality, the solicitation leverages a flexible acquisition framework under multiple FAR, DFARS, and U.S. Code authorities, including Other Transactions, Commercial Solutions Opening, and prototype authorities. It supports both Active Capability Gap submissions and periodic Calls for Solutions, with responses evaluated based on technical merit, feasibility, schedule, price estimation, viability, and desirability using a trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable. The solicitation remains open indefinitely until canceled, with recent amendments through March 2026 expanding and clarifying Army Example Areas, refining submission procedures, and updating contracting information including Active Capability Gap mailboxes. All submissions must adhere to strict formatting requirements, including a single PDF submission not exceeding five pages or fifteen slides, with mandatory inclusion of an executive summary, company information, and rough order of magnitude cost and schedule estimates. Offerors must be registered in SAM, use WAWF for invoicing, and comply with stringent data storage and security requirements, including U.S.-only data hosting and full organizational conflict of interest disclosures. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, nontraditional defense contractors, and nonprofit research institutions, with specific certifications required through the Affirmation of Business Status Certification. Performance may occur at government facilities including Aberdeen Proving Ground and other CONUS/OCONUS locations as directed, with award timing anticipated in fiscal year 2026, and support expected through 2032. No fixed contract value is provided, as pricing is determined through competitive evaluation of commercial proposals under the solicitation's open-ended structure.

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ATEC HQ 002 - Wide-Field Optical Data Fusion Modernization

Solicitation # ATEC_RIW26_002

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, acting on behalf of the Army Test and Evaluation Command, has issued a Call for Solutions to advance Wide-Field Optical Data Fusion Modernization under solicitation number ATEC_RIW26_002. This initiative seeks innovative technical approaches to enhance the integration and processing of wide-field optical data, targeting improvements in operational effectiveness and system performance. Submissions must adhere to the guidance detailed in the CfS document and align with the overarching framework of the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002. All communications regarding this solicitation must include the specific subject line format: “Call for Solution - [Your Company Name] - ATEC_RIW26_002” to ensure proper routing and processing. The deadline to submit questions is August 10, 2026, at 1500 EDT, and all proposals for Phase 1 are due by August 19, 2026, at 1500 EDT. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense through the ACC-APG office located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with primary point of contact Dennis Beauclair, Jr., and secondary contact Whitney J. Jackson. Proposers are directed to review both the Call for Solutions and the associated Army Open Solicitation posting for complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission protocols. Responses must be submitted through the designated SAM.gov portal linked in the official posting.

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US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, Communication, and Outreach Network

Solicitation # RFA-CK-26-036

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking to establish a comprehensive network to enhance the health and safety of U.S. travelers internationally by improving pre-travel preparedness, real-time health information access, and rapid research capacity. The initiative focuses on empowering both travelers and healthcare providers with up-to-date, high-quality travel health guidance through scalable digital platforms including electronic medical records, web applications, and mobile tools. These technologies will facilitate the systematic collection of health data before, during, and after travel to identify emerging risks and support timely public health responses. The program aims to strengthen the role of primary care providers in travel medicine by expanding their awareness and equipping them with evidence-based tools to deliver accurate recommendations to international travelers. The network will serve as a foundational platform for ongoing surveillance and research into global health threats affecting U.S. travelers, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of infectious and environmental risks. By integrating data from diverse sources and fostering collaboration across healthcare systems, the project seeks to create a dynamic, responsive infrastructure that informs both individual travel decisions and broader public health policy. This effort is being issued under solicitation RFA-CK-26-036 with a submission deadline of November 5, 2026, and is managed by the CDC within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with inquiries directed to the designated point of contact.

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AI Contract Overview

This solicitation, identified as FA865226SC005, was a Centralized Open Two-Step Spiral under the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Enterprise Commercial Solutions Opening, limited exclusively to Foundational Technologies (AFRL/RE). Offerors were required to submit a Commercial Solutions Brief (CSB) by 5:00 PM Eastern time on April 30, 2027, via the designated mailbox, with submissions containing Controlled Unclassified Information required to be transmitted through the Department of Defense Secure File Access Exchange. Only CSBs categorized as Selectable would be invited to proceed to Step Two, where a full Commercial Solutions Proposal would be requested; any direct submission of a proposal without a prior CSB rendered the offeror ineligible. All proposals had to align with the Areas of Interest detailed in Attachment 1 of the parent AFRL Enterprise CSO Announcement (FA865226SC003), which must be consulted separately on SAM.gov to access full requirements and submission templates. The government retained full discretion to award one or more contracts or Other Transactions for Prototype, with funding contingent on availability and the potential for incremental or partial funding of proposals. Effective June 4, 2026, this specific spiral was officially cancelled, and future open and closed spirals will be issued in a decentralized manner by respective mission organizations, rendering this solicitation inactive. The procurement structure prohibited circumvention of decentralized spirals, and submissions deemed duplicative or submitted in lieu of a decentralized submission would be rejected. The contracting office was located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with primary point of contact Amber Taylor reachable via AFRL.CSO.Mailbox@us.af.mil. While pricing, delivery schedules, and full evaluation weightings were not defined at this early stage, offerors were informed that detailed performance requirements and award criteria would be specified only in subsequent Step-Two requests, and all awards remained subject to appropriation and funding availability. No contract value was estimated, and all submissions were subject to strict compliance with the procedural and security protocols mandated by the parent CSO framework.

General Info

AFRL seeks innovative tech proposals via two-step Commercial Solutions Brief and Proposal process, deadline 2027.

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Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzlView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AFRL Enterprise CSO Centralized Open Two-Step Spiral FA8652-26-S-C005

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1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 30

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineJun 3

Deadline has passed

Amendment 1Jun 4

Contract was updated

Submission Closed

06/03/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Amber Taylor

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Full Description

4 Jun 2026: This Spiral is cancelled, effective 4 June 2026. All future Open and Closed Spirals will be Decentralized, issued by the respective Mission Organizations.

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This is a Centralized, Open Two-Step Spiral issued in accordance with R-DFARS 212.70, Defense Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued under the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Enterprise Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Announcement FA865226SC003.

AFRL is currently accepting Commercial Solutions Brief (CSB) submissions for innovative solutions, ranging from advanced component development through operational systems development, that are within the scope of the Areas of Interest (AOI) identified in Attachment 1 of the above-referenced CSO. CSB submissions that are categorized Selectable will be invited to proceed to Step Two – Request for Commercial Solutions Proposal (CSP). Only CSB submissions are requested at this time. An offeror submitting a CSP without first submitting a CSB will not be eligible for award.

At this time participation in this Open Spiral is limited to: Foundational Technologies (AFRL/RE). Submissions will only be directed to this Mission Organization for evaluation.

***Prospective offerors MUST view the AFRL Enterprise CSO Announcement separately in the GPE in order to access all of the attachments referenced herein.***

Search FA865226SC003, or utilize this address: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1793c7415d7455eb226e2aaa7ad816a/view