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Presolicitation Notice - Advanced Field Modeling and Systems Optimization Feasibility Study

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FA236026P0001Federal

Response Deadline09/16/2026, 05:59:00 AM UTC

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The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking a four-month technical feasibility study to determine if a patented, high-efficiency magnetic field design can be adapted to optimize complex physical system dynamics. This presolicitation, identified by solicitation number FA236026P0001, is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715. The project will be managed by the Department of Defense at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 16, 2026. Primary coordination for this effort is handled by Margaret Peterson and Gabrielle Dorsey.

General Info

AFNWC seeks small business feasibility study for magnetic field design by September 16, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA2360 Afnwc/ndk Afnwc/ndkkView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

0, NM, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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FA2360-26-P-0001 Presolicitation Notice for Feasibility Study

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 1

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineSep 16

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09/16/2026, 05:59:00 AM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2360 Afnwc/ndk Afnwc/ndkk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA2360 Afnwc/ndk Afnwc/ndkk

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Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

Contacts

Margaret Peterson

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Gabrielle Dorsey

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) intends to acquire a four-month highly specialized technical feasibility study to validate whether a patented, high-efficiency magnetic field design can be adapted to manage and optimize complex physical system dynamics.

Please see attached notice for more information.

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