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Institute for Manufacturing Innovation - Integrated Photonics

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BAA-RQKM-2015-0007Federal

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The U.S. Government is planning to initiate a competition for the sixth Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IMI), specifically focused on Integrated Photonics. This effort is being managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Department of Defense, with the solicitation identified as BAA-RQKM-2015-0007 and posted on October 3, 2014. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541712, which covers research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The work is associated with the AFRL's office located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The notice serves as a presolicitation announcement and does not specify any set-aside requirements. Technical inquiries can be directed to Dr. Fred Arnold, while contracting questions should be addressed to Robert Klees, both of whom are contact points provided by the AFRL. The objective of this contract is to advance manufacturing innovation within the integrated photonics domain, promoting collaboration and technological progress in this specialized field.

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AFRL seeks proposals for sixth Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation research competition.

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

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

NONE

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BAA-RQKM-2015-0007.pdf

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

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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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

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

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Dr. Fred ArnoldTechnical Point of Contact

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Robert KleesContracting Point of Contact

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The purpose of this Notice is to announce the U.S. Government's intent to launch a competition for the sixth Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IMI).

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