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Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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FA237726CB029Federal

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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio has issued an award notice for the Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development program under solicitation number FA237726CB029. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences and is directed toward advancing multi-spectral sensing technologies through innovative research and development. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense and does not specify a set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all eligible offerors. Performance will take place at or near the designated government facility in Ohio, and primary point of contact for inquiries is Lauren Lozan, reachable at lauren.lozan@us.af.mil or 385-634-8208, with Travis White as the secondary contact at travis.white.17@us.af.mil or 385-636-2352. The notice was posted on August 3, 2026, and further details can be accessed via the SAM.gov workspace link.

General Info

U.S. Air Force awards R&D contract for multi-spectral sensing tech at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks

Contract Value

$1,499,787

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Arete Associates

Award Issued Date

08/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 3

Award Notice

AwardedAug 3

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks

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

Contacts

Lauren Lozan

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Travis White

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https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=50f8c2034eaf4469931523259cd8273a

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