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Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

We are seeking innovative research proposals for multispectral RF and electro-optical (EO) sensor research and development at AFRL's Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM), Sensors Directorate.

Due
January 20, 2027
73 days left
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzl · Department of Defense
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Notice ID
FA8650-21-S-1180
Posted May 20, 2026

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What they need

  • Research AreasProposals are sought across 13 defined research areas in RF and EO sensing technologies.
  • Scope of WorkWork spans modeling, simulation, research, design, test, and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors.
  • System ApplicationsSensors must support offensive, defensive, and integrated offensive/defensive air and space systems.
  • Mission ObjectivesDeveloped technologies must advance persistent ISR, time-sensitive targeting, and battlespace access for U.S. air and space forces.

Past history: who won Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) work across the US

Recent federal contract awards in the same industry across the US, from USAspending.gov. These are comparable jobs, not earlier rounds of this exact solicitation.

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Leidos, INC.Cyber physical sensor development $8,201,209Department of the Air ForceAug 2027

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