Experiments, Prototypes, Research, and Evaluation Supporting Systems (EXPRESS)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Place of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
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- Posted
- Jan 11, 2026
- Responses due
- Feb 14, 2027 (in 122 days)
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This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is February 14, 2027, 123 days from now. Work is performed in Wright Patterson AFB, OH.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
- Product or service (PSC)
- National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development (AC13)
- Solicitation number
- FA8650-22-S-5004
- Contracting office
- FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL
Who can apply
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RXC) are soliciting white papers on the research efforts described in Attachment 1, EXPRESS Statement of Objectives (SOO). Proposal solicitations pursuant to Closed Calls will be requested under separate Closed Call solicitations. Each Closed Call will contain specific requirements pertinent to that particular Closed Call. Unless otherwise stated in a specific Closed Call, all other requirements are listed within this ARA. The purpose of this effort is to provide experimentation, evaluation, and assessment of structural materials and processes technologies for Air Force and Space Force applications aimed at meeting validated systems requirements or to sustain and/or modernize installations or operations requ...