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Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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The Air Force is seeking a full and open competition for the Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development project, known as MUSTER. This effort focuses on the development of novel event-based cameras in the mid-wave infrared spectral region to enhance moving target detection capabilities. The current contract, held by Defense Engineering Corp with a value of 13,053,945.77 dollars, is expected to end on September 21, 2026. This opportunity is classified as a high-confidence full-recompete utilizing a cost plus fixed fee pricing structure. Managed by the Department of Defense under the USAF AFMC AFRL, the project is associated with NAICS code 541715 and is based out of Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio, with performance taking place in Pennington, New Jersey.

General Info

Air Force MUSTER project for mid-wave infrared event-based cameras, cost plus fixed fee.

Agency

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

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Pennington, NJ, 08534, USA

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PostedMar 21

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

Contacts2 people available

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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Omar Eldadah

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: FA865022C1026 Incumbent: DEFENSE ENGINEERING CORP Contract Value: $13,053,945.77 Potential End Date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST PLUS FIXED FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
The Air Force is developing novel event-based cameras (EBCs) to work in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) spectral region which is expected to be a breakthrough capability for moving target detection applications.

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