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Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Sensor Integration

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Response Deadline09/20/2027, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract focuses on the design and integration of embedded sensors and diagnostic systems tailored for real-time monitoring of structural integrity in aircraft and spacecraft components. This involves the development of advanced Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) capabilities to enhance the safety, reliability, and maintenance efficiency of critical aerospace structures. The work will be performed as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the USAF Air Force Research Laboratory located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Key details include its classification under NAICS code 334511, which pertains to designing and manufacturing electronic components. The solicitation was posted in April 2026, with a response deadline set for September 2027, indicating an extended period for comprehensive proposal development. The initiative aligns with military and aerospace objectives by integrating cutting-edge sensor technology for proactive damage detection and diagnostic analysis, ensuring that both aircraft and spacecraft maintain optimal performance standards over their operational lifespan.

General Info

Design and integration of embedded sensors for real-time aerospace structural health monitoring under USAF subcontract.

Agency

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

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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PostedApr 22

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Response DeadlineSep 20

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09/20/2027, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 year

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

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Design and integration of embedded sensors and diagnostic systems for real-time structural integrity monitoring in aircraft and spacecraft components.

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