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Functional Materials Research & Development

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Response Deadline10/26/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Functional Materials Research and Development focuses on performing fundamental scientific research to discover and develop innovative materials for prime contractors supporting US Air Force R&D projects. The scope of work includes scientific discovery, theoretical modeling, and laboratory testing utilizing specialized tools such as SEM, XRD, and AFM. Key deliverables consist of technical data packages, material samples, and comprehensive research reports. The project is managed by the Department of Defense under the agency FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl and falls under NAICS code 541715. A critical requirement for this contract is strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 compliance to ensure the secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 26, 2028.

General Info

USAF subcontract for functional materials R&D requiring NIST SP 800-171 compliance by 2028.

Agency

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

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8650-22-S-5002.

The full solicitation package (19 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA

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PostedFeb 23

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2028, 07:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 years

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

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Performs fundamental scientific research to discover and develop innovative functional materials for prime contractors on US Air Force R&D projects. Conducts scientific discovery, laboratory testing, material characterization, and theoretical modeling using SEM, XRD, and AFM tools. Requires NIST SP 800-171 compliance for handling CUI. Delivers research reports, material samples, and technical data packages.

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