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Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research

FA2391 USAF Afmc Afrl PZL Afrl RQKP

FA2391 USAF Afmc Afrl PZL Afrl RQKP in the United States is inviting bids for “Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research”. Bids close on 10 May 2028, 15:00 EDT. Reference: FA2391-23-S-2403. Who can bid: For topics 3.1, 3.3 and 3.4: a DoD-coordinated ATTAM Advanced Turbo Propulsion Plan or a documented working relationship with a company holding one; An accounting system considered adequate for tracking costs applicable to the contract. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

US Air Force research call for low-cost, durable turbine engine technologies for unmanned aircraft

The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks white papers for research on affordable, durable turbine engine technologies for risk-tolerant unmanned and autonomous systems, scalable to 5000 pound thrust with a nominal service life of 1000 hours. Work covers design criteria, component acceptance, predictive tools, digital engineering and low-cost manufacturing, with demonstration testing and model updates. The estimated total program cost is $15,200,000.00, with an overall period of performance of 45 months.

Who can win it

  • For topics 3.1, 3.3 and 3.4: a DoD-coordinated ATTAM Advanced Turbo Propulsion Plan or a documented working relationship with a company holding one
  • An accounting system considered adequate for tracking costs applicable to the contract

Key facts

Procedure
Solicitation
Contract period
Overall period of performance 45 months (42 months technical plus 3 months reporting); individual topics range from 33 to 45 months
How bids are judged
White papers assessed on unique and innovative approach, understanding of scope, soundness of technical approach and affordability; proposals peer-reviewed with technical criteria first, then cost/price realism
Published
16 Jan 2025
Reference
FA2391-23-S-2403

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