Opportunities / DEPT OF DEFENSE
Manufacturing Research and Technology Development Open Period
| Notice type | Solicitation |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | FA2394-26-R-B004 |
| Department | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier / office | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM |
| NAICS | 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| PSC | AC13 |
| Set-aside | None |
| Posted | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Jun 22, 2031 (2031-06-22T16:00:00-04:00) |
| Place of performance | — |
| Primary contact | Mr. Tristan Lyle · tristan.lyle@us.af.mil |
Description (excerpt)
Air Force Research Laboratory, Foundational Technologies Directorate (AFRL/RE) is seeking manufacturing technology research and development focused on strengthening defense manufacturing capabilities through the discovery of new manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies, and transitioning capability to the factory or depot floor. Descriptors of manufacturing technology interests are presented in the attachments in the context of manufacturing research and technology development approaches and their applicability to the Air Force high impact technology domains.