Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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Version Current Record 2026-04-06 10:18:55 2025-05-19 15:21:28 2024-02-15 16:27:50 2023-02-09 12:45:10 2023-02-09 12:40:15 2021-07-14 16:19:20 2021-01-26 15:15:24 Pre-Award Solicitation Details Classification Description Contact Information Attachments/Links Award Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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Opportunity Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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Notice ID FA8650-21-S-1180

Related Notice FA8650-21-S-1180

Contract Opportunity Type Solicitation

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Inactive Dates Feb 04, 2027

Inactive Policy 15 days after date offers due

Date Offers Due Jan 20, 2027 5:00 PM EST

Published Date May 20, 2026 3:05 PM EDT

Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Sub Command 1, 2, 3 AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Office FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL

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Product Service Code AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH

NAICS Code 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Initiative None

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 Primary Point of Contact Jamie Jones-Brooks

Email jamie.jones-brooks@us.af.mil

Phone Number 385-634-5319 Alternative Point of Contact Travis…

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Security and Defense, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry.

Funding amount

This contract provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Jan 20, 2027. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• SME
• MidCaps
• Large Company
• Startups
• University
• Research Organization
• NGOs
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER) is administered by Department Of Defense (DOD), listed via SAM.gov.