# SAM #W912HQ27CA002

Award for research on PFAS alternatives in infrared decoy flares

**Buyer:** Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity
**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** W912HQ27CA002
**NAICS:** 541715

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded funding for research into alternatives to PFAS in infrared decoy flares.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, W4LD USA HECSA office.
- **Award:** $1,106,487 for research on replacing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in infrared decoy flares.
- **Requested work:** Investigate potential PFAS replacements; no specific products, quantities, or part numbers are identified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None named in the available information.

### Description

<p>A firm fixed price award was issued to University of Munich on 13 October 2026 against SERDP BAA W912HQ24S0001 for their proposal entitled &ldquo;Replacements of Per and PFAS in Infrared Decoy Flares.&quot;</p>

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