Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Aerospace Vehicles Division (AFRL/RQV) is soliciting research in aircraft structural design, analysis, and experimentation, specifically in the following areas: innovative structural concepts for reducing weight and/or improving performance, generation of realistic load and environmental spectra, advanced structural design and analysis methods, and advanced techniques for experimental validation of structural models and simulations. The anticipated funding for the entire program is $6M, and the estimated cost for each Call will be specified in each individual Call. The Air Force anticipates awarding a minimum of one award per individual Call. • The research areas of interest include innovative structural concepts, load and environmental spectra, advanced design and analysis methods, and experimental validation techniques. • The anticipated funding for the entire program is $6M. • The Air Force anticipates awarding a minimum of one award per individual Call. • The contract type may be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) or Cooperative Agreement. • The Air Force reserves the right to award zero, one, or more awards for all, some, or none of the effort solicited for each individual Call.