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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 21, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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FA8650-21-S-1180Federal

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The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) within the Sensors Directorate, is soliciting innovative research proposals for the Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER) program. This program focuses on developing advanced electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensing technologies to address the aerospace sensor needs of the U.S. Air Force across air, space, and command and control systems. The research encompasses basic and applied sciences, advanced technology development, and testing and evaluation to support offensive, defensive, and integrated sensor systems. These efforts aim to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, time-sensitive targeting, and enhanced battlespace access for Air Force operations by advancing RF and EO sensor capabilities. Proposals are expected in thirteen specified research areas, furthering AFRL's mission of innovation and technology transition. The solicitation (FA8650-21-S-1180) was posted on April 6, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541715, associated with research and development services. The contracting office is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Amendments to the original solicitation have been issued to update technical and contracting points of contact as well as contract information and URLs. Primary and secondary points of contact are Jamie Jones-Brooks and Travis White, respectively, who can provide further details on the solicitation. The program is managed by the AFRL/RYM office, which oversees the research aimed at ensuring technological superiority in multispectral sensing for U.S. air and space forces.

General Info

AFRL seeks innovative EO and RF sensing research proposals for advanced aerospace sensor technologies.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzlView Agency

Contract Value

$2,002,000

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Pennington, NJ, 08534, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

LEIDOS, INC.View Profile

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Contract XYZ Performance Data Summary

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PGI 204.202-77 Payment Instructions Guidance

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Attachment 1 - Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposals

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Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposals Revision 1

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DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification for BAA FA8650-21-S-1180

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Statement of Work Supplemental Requirements 20 May 2026

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Security Program Questionnaire for Research Funding

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SF 424 Senior/Key Person Profile Expanded

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Statement of Objectives for Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development

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Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet

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PGI 204.7108 Payment Instructions

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AFRL ANSI/NISO-Based Guide to Formatting Technical Reports February 2018

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Proposal Adequacy Checklist - January 29, 2014 Version

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DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification for BAA FA8650-21-S-1180

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MuSTeR BAA Solicitation Amendment 4 FA8650-21-S-1180

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Memorandum for Record - MuSTeR Solicitation FA8650-21-C-1180 Amendment 5 Update

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Contract Data Requirements List FA8650-21-S-1180

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Proposal Adequacy Checklist Deviation 2026-00048

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Updated List of Provisions and Clauses

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FA8650-21-R-1180 Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies R&D Solicitation

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MuSTeR BAA Solicitation Amendment 5 FA8650-21-S-1180

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Attachment 11 - SOW Supplemental Requirements 16 May 2025

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AFRL ANSI/NISO-Based Guide to Formatting Technical Reports February 2018

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SF298 Report Documentation Page Template

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Statement of Objectives for Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MuSTeR)

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Contract Data Requirements List FA8650-21-S-1180

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Standard Form 298 - Report Documentation Page

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

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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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