The Department of Defense is soliciting innovative research proposals for Multispectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER) to meet USAF electro-optical and radio frequency sensor needs. The response deadline for this solicitation is January 20, 2027. [1][5]
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Contract type involves delivering Software under Cost Plus Fixed Fee [2]
Payment requests require cost vouchers for cost-type line items [3]
Offeror must certify disclosure statement submission if no award within 90 days [4]
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Attachment+2+and+3+-+MUSTER+Model+Contract+and+Section+K_07142021.pdfDEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT CONTRACT CLAUSES 252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991) 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7001 PROHIBITION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD OR OTHER DEFENSE- CONTRACT-RELATED FELONIES (DEC 2008) 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013) 252.203-7003 AGENCY OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (AUG 2019) 252.203-7004 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTERS (AUG 2019) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.204-7002 PAYMENT FOR SUBLINE ITEMS NOT SEPARATELY PRICED (APR 2020) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (A
Attachment+2+and+3+-+MUSTER+Model+Contract+and+Section+K_07142021.pdfSECTION B FA8650-21-R-1180 PAGE 2 OF 30 PART I - THE SCHEDULE SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS ITEM 0002 SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Qty Purch Unit 1 Lot Unit Price Total Item Amount __________ __________ SOFTWARE AC32 N - Not Applicable A U - COST PLUS FIXED FEE DESTINATION DESTINATION DESTINATION Noun: PSC: NSN: DD1423 is Exhibit: Contract type: Inspection: Acceptance: FOB: Descriptive Data: The Contractor shall deliver Software in accordance with Section J, Attachment 1, Statement of Work dated XXX, and in accordance with Section J, Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423-1, dated XXX.
Attachment+2+and+3+-+MUSTER+Model+Contract+and+Section+K_07142021.pdfThe Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): cost voucher. (i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a (ii) For fixed price line items- SECTION G FA8650-21-R-1180 PAGE 12 OF 30 PART I - THE SCHEDULE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer. (A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and For Cost-Type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher. either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contract
Attachment+2+and+3+-+MUSTER+Model+Contract+and+Section+K_07142021.pdfThe offeror further certifies that if an award resulting from this proposal has not been made within 90 days after the end of that period, the offeror will immediately submit a revised certificate to the Contracting Officer, in the form specified under subparagraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of Part I of this provision, as appropriate, to verify submission of a completed Disclosure Statement.
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DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT CONTRACT CLAUSES 252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991) 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7001 PROHIBITION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD OR OTHER DEFENSE- CONTRACT-RELATED FELONIES (DEC 2008) 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013) 252.203-7003 AGENCY OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (AUG 2019) 252.203-7004 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTERS (AUG 2019) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.204-7002 PAYMENT FOR SUBLINE ITEMS NOT SEPARATELY PRICED (APR 2020) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.204-7004 LEVEL I ANTITERRORISM AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CONTRACTORS (FEB 252.204-7006 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2005) 2019) SECTION I FA8650-21-R-1180 PAGE 18 OF 30 PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT (MAY 2016) 252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2021) 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020) 252.205-7000 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS (DEC 252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE 1991) 252.211-7003 GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM (MAY 2019) ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) Para (c)(1)(i).
SECTION B FA8650-21-R-1180 PAGE 2 OF 30 PART I - THE SCHEDULE SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS ITEM 0002 SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Qty Purch Unit 1 Lot Unit Price Total Item Amount __________ __________ SOFTWARE AC32 N - Not Applicable A U - COST PLUS FIXED FEE DESTINATION DESTINATION DESTINATION Noun: PSC: NSN: DD1423 is Exhibit: Contract type: Inspection: Acceptance: FOB: Descriptive Data: The Contractor shall deliver Software in accordance with Section J, Attachment 1, Statement of Work dated XXX, and in accordance with Section J, Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423-1, dated XXX.
The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): cost voucher. (i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a (ii) For fixed price line items- SECTION G FA8650-21-R-1180 PAGE 12 OF 30 PART I - THE SCHEDULE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer. (A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and For Cost-Type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher. either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer. (B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit Invoice 2-in-1 progress payment request. (iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a request. (iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment (v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.
The offeror further certifies that if an award resulting from this proposal has not been made within 90 days after the end of that period, the offeror will immediately submit a revised certificate to the Contracting Officer, in the form specified under subparagraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of Part I of this provision, as appropriate, to verify submission of a completed Disclosure Statement.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Attachment 4 - Updates Contract Information and URLs and Contracting Points of Contact
DescriptionThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of ContactThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Attachment 4 - Updates Contract Information and URLs and Contracting Points of Contact
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DescriptionThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of ContactThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of ContactDocumentsNot previously reported12
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DescriptionThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas.The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas. Amendment 2 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact
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Notice typePresolicitationSolicitationResponse deadline2021-04-26T19:00:00+00:002026-05-20T21:00:00+00:00Archive date2022-04-262026-06-04DescriptionThe Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM plans solicit innovative research proposals in the following fifteen research areas. Antenna Technologies and Electromagnetic (EM) Scattering: objective of this research is to advance the field of detection, tracking, and fusion of data of difficult targets in rapidly varying environments and contested electromagnetic spectrum utilizing broad and agile electromagnetic spectrum, advanced antenna and scattering theory as well as situational awareness methodologies and develop architectures and algorithms for ISR, navigation, communications. RF Sensor Systems Technology: objective of this research investigates evolutionary and revolutionary improvements to RF sensing systems for situational awareness and targeting applications. Waveform Phenomenology, Design and Applications: Waveform agility is the foundation of this research which takes advantage of all possible degrees of freedom, and explores noise-like waveforms, interference-tolerant waveforms, and low probability of intercept, low probability of detection, and low-probability of exploitation (LPI/LPD/LPE) waveforms. Ultra-Sensitive Receivers for Signals Intelligence: topic addresses comprehending the physics-based relationship between a receiver noise floor and sensitivity The long-term research goal is to enable a RF receiver capable of sequential search and analysis modes under dense/complex signal conditions to enable revolutionary sensor payloads Electro-optic and Infrared Sensor Technology (EO/IR): objective of this research is to promote novel sensors, sensor technologies and algorithms for target sensing in general, and detection, recognition and tracking in particular Novel EO/IR Hardware and Algorithms: topic addresses the development of innovative hardware and algorithms to detect low-signal targets in noisy and heavily cluttered environments using EO, IR, hyperspectral and multispectral sensors Hyperspectral Imaging Technology: objective of this research is to develop day/night hyperspectral technologies for enhanced material detection and identification with specific emphasis on challenges related to contested environments. Standoff High Resolution Imaging: objective of this research is to advance the field of long range multi-band imaging for significantly extending range and improving performance of passive EO/IR ISR/strike systems in highly contested environments. Infrared Search and Track Technology (IRST): objective is to develop an IRST conceptual design that supports the generation of fire control solutions at range along clear atmospheric paths and in cluttered air-to-air and air-to-ground environments with a low false alarm rate while staring over the entire system field of regard. Passive EO/IR Space-based Sensing: objective of this research is to develop novel passive EO/IR sensing technologies to reduce cost and SWaP and/or enhance capability of space-based ISR payloads. Laser Radar Imaging, Systems, Components, and Applications: objective of this research is to develop innovative laser radar based approaches for ISR, precision attack and air-to-air engagements. Sensor Information Processing and Integration: topic addresses new approaches to the integration and understanding of massive amounts of data coming from diverse sensor platforms with the goal of developing actionable intelligence and achieving autonomous or semi-autonomous situation awareness. Fully Adaptive Radar: concept of fully adaptive radar (FAR) seeks to exploit all available degrees-of-freedom on transmit and receive in order to maximize target detection, tracking and classification performance. Radar Communications co-existence for enabling 5G technologies and beyond: Research in this area will be devoted to exploiting promising techniques that facilitate co-existence of radar and communications in a given spectral band using a host of diversity mechanisms. Advanced Digital Multifunction Arrays: This research topic intends to develop sensors capable of performing digital beamforming while exploiting power, polarization, spatial, spectral, and temporal diversity to perform multiple, simultaneous tasks controlled through an intelligent sensor resource manager (ISRM). Intelligent resource management includes, but is not limited to, Passive Radar Illumination Selection Manager (PRISM), multi-mode resource allocation and scheduling coalescence.The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S. Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems. AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America's air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors. AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas.
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Solicitation · LatestPosted May 20, 2026 · response deadline Jan 20, 2027, 10:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Apr 6, 2026 · response deadline May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted May 19, 2025 · response deadline May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Feb 15, 2024 · response deadline May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Feb 9, 2023 · response deadline May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Feb 9, 2023 · response deadline May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Jul 14, 2021 · response deadline May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
PresolicitationPosted Jan 26, 2021 · response deadline Apr 26, 2021, 7:00 PM UTC
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