Opportunity Overview
FA9451-21-S-0001
Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER)
Air Force Research Laboratory/Directed Energy Directorate
NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees
Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy, Phillips Research Site, Kirtland AFB NM (AFRL/RD)
ARA Title: Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research Announcement (DETER)
ARA Type: This is an Open ARA with Calls; initial announcement
ARA Number: FA9451-21-S-0001
Program Summary:
This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 (formerly 10 U.S.C. §2373). AFRL/RD is interested in receiving white papers and proposals through a Two-Step Process to perform research and development (R&D), modeling and simulation (M&S), design, component/subsystem, prototype risk reduction, fabrication/purchase, assembly, integration, and testing of directed energy source components (to include spares and alternate component technologies), and/or systems and any required accessories, materials, and supplies for laboratory research and experimentation and field trials in a relevant environment to demonstrate system capabilities. Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. *Note: AFRL/RD reserves the right to collapse a white paper/Two-Step into a One-Step if the situation warrants the white paper contains sufficient technical detail to do full technical proposal evaluation instead of white paper evaluation.
*Please see the attached DETER Industry User Guide for guidance on definitions, processes, submission requirements and evaluation criteria.*
Background: AFRL/RD equips the joint warfighter with next-generation technologies, advanced concepts, and weapon system options...
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| Issuing agency | AFRL Rdk |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Scientific Research |
| NAICS | 541715 |
| PSC | AC33 |
| Published | May 12, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | March 12, 2031 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Source: U.S. Government (SAM.gov) — public domain. GlobalGov is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government.
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