Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

Closed — responses were due 20 May 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of the Air Force, DoD · NAICS 541715 · Solicitation FA8650-21-S-1180

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number	FA8650-21-S-1180
Notice ID	11099f1447fe4f4bb9e805dd365ef42d
Agency	Department of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting office	FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL
NAICS code	541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Product / service code (PSC)	AC12
Set-aside	Unrestricted (full and open)
Notice type	Solicitation
Posted	06 April 2026
Response deadline	20 May 2026 (closed)

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Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America’s air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Attachment 4 - Updates Contract Information and URLs and Contracting Points of Contact

Version history

SAM.gov has posted 7 notices under solicitation FA8650-21-S-1180, oldest first.

14 July 2021 — Solicitation
09 February 2023 — Solicitation
09 February 2023 — Solicitation
15 February 2024 — Solicitation
19 May 2025 — Solicitation
06 April 2026 — Solicitation (this page)
20 May 2026 — Solicitation (latest)

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