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Air Dominance Weapons Technology Development

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Response Deadline03/21/2027, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Air Dominance Weapons Technology Development subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under agency FA8651 Afrl Rwk, focuses on the research, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced weapons technologies for prime contractors on Munitions Directorate projects. The scope of work encompasses the counter-air, networked, collaborative, autonomous, and electromagnetic domains, utilizing advanced weapon components and autonomous flight systems through both ground and flight test demonstrations. Key deliverables include the production of prototypes, comprehensive test reports, and the successful transition of technology. Due to the nature of the research and development, personnel are required to hold DoD security clearances. The opportunity was posted on April 7, 2026, with a response deadline of March 21, 2027, and is categorized under NAICS code 541715.

General Info

DoD subcontract for developing advanced air dominance weapons technologies and autonomous flight systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8651 Afrl RwkView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

FL

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8651-22-S-0001.

The full solicitation package (16 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Air Delivered Effects Broad Area Announcement

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PostedApr 7

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Response DeadlineMar 21

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03/21/2027, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 6 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8651 Afrl Rwk

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Develops, integrates, and demonstrates air dominance weapons technologies for prime contractors on Munitions Directorate (RW) projects. Performs R&D for counter-air, networked, collaborative, autonomous, and electromagnetic domains, including ground and flight test demonstrations. Utilizes advanced weapon components and autonomous flight systems. Requires DoD security clearances. Delivers prototypes, test reports, and transitioned technology.

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