AFWERX PRIME INNOVATIVE CAPABILITIES OPENING

The AFWERX Prime Innovative Capabilities Opening (ICO) is seeking prototype projects from nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to help the Government assess and accelerate emerging electrification and hybrid-electric propulsion technologies for fixed-wing aircraft. The objectives of this Call are to demonstrate improved performance of electrified or hybridized fixed-wing aircraft, advance technology maturity, assess applicability to emerging military mission needs, and generate credible technical data to inform future transition, acquisition, or rapid fielding considerations. • The Call is open to US-based firms only and is restricted due to export control. • The period of performance for awards issued under this Call is expected to be 24 months. • Work shall be performed primarily at contractor facilities unless otherwise proposed and approved. • The Government may place greater emphasis on solutions that demonstrate higher levels of technical maturity and a credible approach to producing quantitative performance data. • Pitch Decks should be submitted via email and should contain information such as the proposed solution, technical feasibility, and importance to the Government.