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Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) Open Announcement

ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) FA9451-21-S-0001 Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Air Force Research Laboratory/Directed Energy Directorate NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life…

Notice typeSolicitation: Open for bids now. Download the solicitation documents from the official posting.
Who's buyingFa9451 Afrl Rdk, Dept of the Air Force
WhereAlbuquerque, New Mexico
DeadlineWed, Mar 12, 2031 at 7:00 PM EDT (1601 days left)
Who can bidOpen to any business (no set-aside listed)
IndustryNAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))
Solicitation #FA9451-21-S-0001
PostedTue, May 12, 2026
ContactDaniel Jones, [email protected]

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ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) FA9451-21-S-0001 Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Air Force Research Laboratory/Directed Energy Directorate NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy, Phillips Research Site, Kirtland AFB NM (AFRL/RD) ARA Title: Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research Announcement (DETER) ARA Type: This is an Open ARA with Calls; initial announcement ARA Number: FA9451-21-S-0001 Program Summary: This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 (formerly 10 U.S.C. §2373). AFRL/RD is interested in receiving white papers and proposals through a Two-Step Process to perform research and development (R&D), modeling and simulation (M&S), design, component/subsystem, prototype risk reduction, fabrication/purchase, assembly, integration, and testing of directed energy source components (to include spares and alternate component technologies), and/or systems and any required accessories, materials, and supplies for laboratory research and experimentation and field trials in a relevant environment to demonstrate system capabilities. Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. *Note: AFRL/RD reserv

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