# AFRL Reorganizes Rome Research Portfolio

The Air Force Research Laboratory is reorganizing its research portfolio around three development horizons: near-term work spanning 0–2 years, mid-term work spanning 3–7 years, and long-term research spanning 8–18 years. The approach emphasizes technology development, rapid prototyping, and transition to operational use, with contractor interest centered on AFRL activity in Rome, New York. The signal identifies no specific solicitation or contract award.

- Contractors can align research and technology proposals with the relevant horizon, demonstrating how work addresses urgent warfighter needs, closes capability gaps, matures technology, or supports longer-range research.
- The stated emphasis on prototyping and transition makes operational relevance and a credible path from research to use important considerations for prospective industry engagement.
- Because no solicitation or award is announced, this is strategic market intelligence rather than an active bid opportunity; companies should not treat it as a current request for proposals.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Department of the Air Force (DAF)

### Sources
- [The AFRL’s Rome R&D Adapts | AFCEA International](https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/emerging-edge/afrls-rome-rd-adapts) - AFCEA International