Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

Open — responses due 20 Jan 2027 (67 days left) · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of the Air Force, DoD · NAICS 541715 · Solicitation FA8650-21-S-1180

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberFA8650-21-S-1180
Notice IDdd3c2a53dfb940338c28dd06f37a32ef
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
Contracting officeFA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL
NAICS code541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Product / service code (PSC)AC12
Set-asideUnrestricted (full and open)
Notice typeSolicitation
Posted20 May 2026
Response deadline20 January 2027
CompetitionCompetitive

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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.

Documents in the solicitation package

16 files are attached to this notice.

  • MuSTeR_BAA Solicitation 2-Step Amendment 5.pdf
  • MFR _ RFO Provisions and Clauses.pdf
  • Attachment 1 - Supplemental Intructions - Revision 1.pdf
  • Attachment 2 and 3 - MUSTER Model Contract and Section K_07142021.pdf
  • Attachment 4 - PROPOSAL ADEQUACY CHECKLIST -20 May 2026.pdf
  • Attachment 5 - DD254 20 May 2026.pdf
  • Attachment 6 - CDRLS 05 May 2026.pdf
  • Attachment 7 - AFRL ANSI_NISO Based Guide to Formatting Tech Reports.pdf
  • Attachment 8 - Payment Instructions 20 May 2026.pdf
  • Attachment 9 - SF298.pdf
  • Attachment 10 - Statement of Objectives.pdf
  • Attachment 11 - SOW-Supplemental Requirements_20 May 2026.pdf
  • Attachment 12 - Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet.pdf
  • Attachment 13 - Updated List of Provisios and Clauses.pdf
  • Attachment 14 - Security Program Questionnaire.docx
  • Attachment 15 - RY FMER FORMAT.xlsx

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