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AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of the Functional Materials and Applications mission.
Functional Materials technologies ranging from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition are of interest.
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## General Information View Changes * **Contract Opportunity Type:** Solicitation (Updated) * **Updated Published Date:** Apr 11, 2025 01:02 pm EDT * **Original Published Date:**Oct 26, 2021 03:37 pm EDT * **Updated Date Offers Due:** Oct 28, 2028 03:00 pm EDT * **Original Date Offers Due:**Oct 26, 2026 03:00 pm EDT * **Inactive Policy:**15 days after date offers due * **Updated Inactive Date:** Nov 12, 2028 * **Original Inactive Date:**Nov 10, 2026 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH * 54171 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences * **Place of Performance:** USA ## Description View Changes Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of the Functional Materials and Applications mission.
Functional Materials technologies range from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition are of interest. Descriptors of Materials and Manufacturing Directorate technology interests are presented in the context of functional materials core technical competencies and applications. Please see Amendments 1-3 for updates.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly detailed, but implied broadly for those supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's mission. Applicants should see the solicitation for specific requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA are due October 26, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA is funded by Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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