AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA

The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of the Functional Materials and Applications mission. The research areas of interest include photonic materials, nanoelectronic materials, and soft matter materials, with a focus on developing innovative functional materials for various applications. The announcement is open to all eligible parties, and the Air Force reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed. The estimated program cost is $48,000,000, and the anticipated number of awards is multiple. Key points to consider include: * The research areas of interest and the specific technical objectives * The requirements for white paper and proposal submissions * The evaluation criteria for proposals, including technical approach, cost/price, and funding availability * The potential for awards to be made in multiple phases * The need for offerors to demonstrate their understanding of the scope of the technical effort and their ability to transition the research and development deliverables to future Government needs.