Open tender · United States · Public tender
All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)
FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl PZL Afrl RYKS · OH
FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl PZL Afrl RYKS in the United States is inviting bids for “All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)”. Bids close on 30 April 2031, 16:30 EDT. Reference: FA2377-26-R-B007. Who can bid: Offerors must have an accounting system adequate for tracking costs on cost-reimbursement contracts; Contractor employees needing base, facility or IT network access must be U.S. citizens. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
US Air Force research programme on photonic technologies, for photonics R&D contractors with a cost accounting system
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate seeks research into photonic technologies, including design, fabrication and testing of prototype devices, under a two-step Broad Agency Announcement. Estimated programme cost is $30,000,000.00, with an overall effort of 60 months and individual awards of 27 months. Multiple awards are anticipated, generally Cost Plus Fixed Fee.
Who can win it
- Offerors must have an accounting system adequate for tracking costs on cost-reimbursement contracts
- Contractor employees needing base, facility or IT network access must be U.S. citizens
- CMMC Level 2 (Self) required prior to award for contractor information systems handling FCI or CUI
Key facts
- Procedure
- Solicitation
- Contract period
- Overall effort 60 months; individual awards 27 months
- How bids are judged
- Peer or scientific review, then proposal review and selection
- Published
- 01 May 2026
- Reference
- FA2377-26-R-B007
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