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FAA Advanced Materials Research Grant Opportunity (JAMS)

This opportunity from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks research partners for advanced materials and composites in commercial aircraft through the Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials (JAMS). - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Managed by FAA-COE-JAMS - Eligible Applicants: - Member universities of the Center of Excellence for Composite and Advanced Materials (CECAM, led by Wichita State University) - Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft Structures (AMTAS, led by University of Washington) - Products/Services Requested: - Research, engineering, and development services focused on: - Damage tolerance of composite structures - Durability of bonded joints - Additive manufacturing technologies - Crashworthiness - Environmental effects - Lightning strike protection - New material systems - Maintenance and inspection of composite structures - Technology transfer, training, and continuing education for the aircraft industry and regulators - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum award of $20,000,000 - Cost-sharing is required - Emphasis on standardization, safety, and certification of new materials - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; focus is on academic research partnerships

Description

The Joint Center of Excellence (COE) for Advanced Materials (JAMS) focuses on the safe and reliable application of composites and advanced materials to commercial aircraft. It is a collaborative effort between academic institutions, industry, and government to research, develop, and standardize certification for advanced materials and structures. The center conducts applied research, evaluates past applications, and develops standard engineering practices, while also providing technology transfer, training, and continuing education for the aircraft industry and regulators. Research areas include damage tolerance, durability of bonded joints, additive manufacturing, crashworthiness, environmental effects, lightning strikes, new materials, and maintenance of composite structures.

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