Open tender · United States · Public tender
Space Environment Technologies and Science (SETS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
FA9453 Afrl RVK · NM
FA9453 Afrl RVK in the United States is inviting bids for “Space Environment Technologies and Science (SETS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)”. Bids close on 18 December 2028, 01:59 EST. Reference: FA9453-23-R-X001. Who can bid: All responsible sources may bid; the acquisition is unrestricted; Personnel needing base or network access must be US citizens. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
US Air Force research program on space environment effects, for research organizations with relevant expertise
The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks research in space environment technologies and science across five topic areas: solar and ionospheric effects, thermosphere and satellite drag, plasma physics, particle and radiation belt effects, and the cislunar environment. The program runs for 8 years with anticipated funding of $98.5M. Awards are contracts or other instruments, with deliverables such as reports, hardware, software, and data.
Who can win it
- All responsible sources may bid; the acquisition is unrestricted
- Personnel needing base or network access must be US citizens
Key facts
- Procedure
- Solicitation
- Contract period
- 8 years from publication; period of performance stated in each Call
- How bids are judged
- White papers: technical merit and affordability; proposals: overall scientific or technical merit, relevance to mission needs, and soundness of technical approach
- Published
- 30 Sep 2026
- Reference
- FA9453-23-R-X001
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