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AFRL Seeks Research for Innovative Aircraft Structural Design and Analysis (CIRAS)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Aerospace Vehicles Division (RQV), is seeking research proposals under the Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS) program to advance aircraft structural design and analysis. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Aerospace Systems Directorate, Aerospace Vehicles Division (AFRL/RQV), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all eligible applicants, including small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services in: - Innovative structural concepts for weight reduction and performance improvement - Generation of realistic load and environmental spectra - Advanced structural design and analysis methods - Experimental validation techniques for structural models and simulations - Deliverables may include: - Technical information reports (A008) - Conceptual design drawings/models (A007) - Computer software products (A005) - Software user manuals (A006) - Presentation materials (A004) - Status reports (A003) - Funds and man-hour expenditure reports (A002) - Scientific and technical reports (A001) - Additional data, software, and hardware as specified in individual Calls - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Air Force Research Laboratory Instruction (AFRLI) 61-113 for Science and Technology (S&T) Protection - Prohibition on ByteDance covered applications per OMB Memorandum M-23-13 - Contractor personnel must obtain Common Access Cards (CAC) for DoD facility and network access - Two-step acquisition process: white papers followed by proposals - Multiple awards possible, with funding up to $6 million over five years - Open to unrestricted eligibility, including small businesses

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Aerospace Vehicles Division, is soliciting research proposals focused on aircraft structural design, analysis, and experimentation. The research areas include innovative structural concepts to reduce weight or improve performance, generation of realistic load and environmental spectra, advanced structural design and analysis methods, and advanced techniques for experimental validation of structural models and simulations. This opportunity is open to all eligible applicants and aims to fund research through cooperative agreements and procurement contracts. The total anticipated funding for the program is $6,000,000, with awards expected to be made based on individual calls issued over a five-year period.

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