SAM #FA2377-26-R-B007

Air Force Solicitation for Advanced Photonic and Radiant Optical Technology R&D (ARORA Program)

This opportunity from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base seeks proposals for the All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA) program, focused on advancing photonic and radiant optical technologies for national defense. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY), with offices including AFRL RYKS, AFRL/RYDH, and AFRL/RYDHS at Wright-Patterson AFB - Products and Services Requested: - Research and development services in photonic and radiant optical technologies - Design, fabrication, and testing of prototype photonic systems - Deliverables include: - Hardware (research samples, devices, prototypes, materials) - Computer software (algorithms, source code, modeling/simulation results, user manuals, design descriptions) - Technical data (scientific/technical reports, status and expenditure reports, security and protection plans) - Part Numbers and Quantities: - CLIN 0001: Research & Development (1 lot) - CLIN 0002: Computer Software (1 lot) - CLIN 0003: Hardware (1 lot) - CDRLs A001–A012: Various technical data and software deliverables (1 each) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on rapid modernization, technical offset, and cost control - Collaboration between government, commercial, and defense industrial base organizations - Strict security and cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC compliance and export control - No foreign participation authorized - All deliverables must comply with AFRL format and controlled unclassified information marking - Estimated Contract Value: - Up to $30 million total, with multiple awards anticipated - Period of Performance: - Program duration up to 60 months; individual awards typically 27 months - Place of Performance: - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH (multiple offices and directorates)

Description

ARORA develops photonic technologies cooperatively between DoW, commercial, defense industrial base, and other organizations to design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies demonstrating advanced capabilities that provide technical offset for DoW applications. ARORA facilitates streamlined, rapid execution of photonic research and modernization of existing systems required to maintain technical superiority while maintaining cost control.

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