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AFRL Solicits University Research in Directed Energy Technologies (Laser, Electro-Optics, Electromagnetics, Modeling)

This opportunity invites U.S. colleges and universities to submit research proposals supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL RV/RD University Assistance Instrument Program - Located at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM - Scope of Research: - Fundamental, unclassified research in four core technical areas: - Laser Systems - Directed Energy and Electro-Optics for Space Superiority - High Power Electromagnetics - Weapons Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis - Research may be basic, applied, or advanced, and must align with Department of Defense missions - Funding and Awards: - Total funding ceiling of $49 million over five years - Multiple awards anticipated as grants or cooperative agreements (cost-reimbursement, no fee) - Award periods range from one to five years - Application Process and Requirements: - Mandatory Letter of Intent required before full proposal submission - Applications must be unclassified and comply with DoD directives for fundamental research - Submissions via the Valid Eval portal - Only accredited U.S. and U.S. territory colleges and universities are eligible - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; focus is on research services, not product procurement - All work must be performed in the United States - Annual evaluations; FOA may close early if funding is exhausted

Description

This is a five-year open Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate. It solicits research applications for Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in four core technical competencies: Laser Systems, Directed Energy and Electro-Optics for Space Superiority, High Power Electromagnetics, and Weapons Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis. The FOA accepts Letters of Intent at any time during the five-year period, with a ceiling of $49 million in funding. Awards will be made in the form of grants and cooperative agreements with periods of performance ranging from one to five years. The application process requires a mandatory Letter of Intent followed by a full application if invited.

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