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AFRL Munitions Directorate Seeks Partnership Intermediary for Technology Transfer and Innovation

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Munitions Directorate at Eglin Air Force Base is seeking partners for a future Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) to support technology transfer and innovation. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Munitions Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) services to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization - Patent and intellectual property management - Technology and market research - Establishment and management of collaboration spaces and business incubation - Technology assessment activities (e.g., demonstrations, workshops) - Support for research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) collaboration - Prototyping and manufacturing capabilities - STEM education outreach - Support for SBIR and STTR programs - Regional economic development engagement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants must be state or local government agencies, or non-profit entities owned, operated, funded, or chartered by such governments - Detailed capability statement and business information required from interested parties - Place of Performance: - Within 30 miles of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Eglin AFB is conducting a sources sought/market survey to identify interest in a future Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). The PIA aims to facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer between AFRL and the commercial market by partnering with entities that help license and commercialize federal technologies. The program goals include technology transfer, fostering partnerships, supporting innovation, and STEM education outreach. The scope includes patent management, technology research, collaboration spaces, technology assessment, prototyping, and regional economic development. Responses are due by January 10, 2022, and must include business information and a capability statement.

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