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Research & Development of Software Prototypes

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Response Deadline06/22/2031, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract pertains to the research and development of software prototypes under an OT agreement, encompassing the full lifecycle of design, coding, testing, and delivery of functional software components along with accompanying source code and user manuals. The work is focused on advancing innovative software solutions with an emphasis on technical experimentation and prototyping rather than commercial production, aligning with R&D objectives critical to defense technology evolution. Performance is expected to support the Department of Defense through the FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM office, with the NAICS code 541715 indicating that the effort falls under scientific research and development services. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract, with a response deadline extending to June 22, 2031, allowing substantial time for proposers to develop comprehensive submissions. The agreement does not specify a set-aside classification, nor does it include details on the place of performance or point of contact, suggesting flexibility in execution location and an open procurement approach. The contractual framework emphasizes deliverables tied to prototype outcomes rather than fixed specifications, enabling iterative development and adaptation based on research findings. This long-term initiative aims to foster advanced technical capabilities through collaborative innovation with qualified subcontractors in the software R&D domain.

General Info

Software R&D subcontract for defense tech prototypes with source code and manuals through 2031.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2394 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rxkm

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA2394-26-R-B004.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Manufacturing Research and Technology Development Open Period

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Timeline

PostedJun 24

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Response DeadlineJun 22

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06/22/2031, 08:00:00 PM UTCin over 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2394 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rxkm

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2394 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rxkm

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Design, coding, testing, and delivery of software prototypes, source code, and user manuals under an R&D-focused OT agreement.

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