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Air Force Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Funding (RIF) Program

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AFRL-PK-11-0001(2)Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8652 Afrl Hq Afrl/pk

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

AFRL-PK-11-0001 Air Force Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Fund BAA

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Amendment 2 to BAA AFRL-PK-11-0001 Rapid Innovation Fund Program

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BAA AFRL-PK-11-0001 Amendment 1

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BAA AFRL-PK-11-0001 Amendment 3

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BAA AFRL-PK-11-0001 Amendment 4

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BAA AFRL-PK-11-0001 Amendment 4 - Rapid Innovation Fund

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8652 Afrl Hq Afrl/pk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7132, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8652 Afrl Hq Afrl/pk

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7132, USA

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Kristina J. CroakeContracting Officer

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