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All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

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See the official notice for the deadline·Posted May 1, 2026

AI takeaways

The All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA) solicitation seeks photonic technology research and prototype development for the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
The solicitation number is FA2377-26-R-B007, posted on 2026-05-01 with a response deadline of 2031-04-30.
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, Air Force Research Laboratory.
The procurement method is a Solicitation (Broad Agency Announcement) with a two-step process: white paper then proposal.
The work involves designing, fabricating, and testing prototype photonic technologies to provide technical offset for DoW applications.
The place of performance is Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
The primary point of contact is Lauren Lozan at lauren.lozan@us.af.mil.
The secondary point of contact is Adam Wentworth at adam.wentworth@us.af.mil.
The NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences).
The solicitation includes multiple attachments such as a Statement of Objectives, CDRLs, security review forms, and a model contract.
No set-aside is indicated (setAside: NONE).

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Contact the buyer

Lauren Lozan

lauren.lozan@us.af.milEmail

Location:

Wright Patterson AFB, OH

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Notice

63f0cc019c484e9a9ef823150ded5cfb

FA2377-26-R-B007

Method

Solicitation

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What this bid is asking for

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Design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies demonstrating advanced capabilities.
Cooperate with DoW, commercial entities, and the defense industrial base on photonic research.
Modernize existing systems to maintain technical superiority while controlling costs.
Submit a white paper as the first step, followed by a full proposal if invited.

Posted Scope of Work

ARORA develops photonic technologies cooperatively between DoW, commercial, defense industrial base, and other organizations to design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies demonstrating advanced capabilities that provide technical offset for DoW applications. ARORA facilitates streamlined, rapid execution of photonic research and modernization of existing systems required to maintain technical superiority while maintaining cost control.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The solicitation seeks research and development of photonic technologies, including designing, fabricating, and testing prototype photonic technologies. The work involves cooperation between DoW, commercial entities, the defense industrial base, and other organizations to demonstrate advanced capabilities and modernize existing systems. The effort includes streamlined, rapid execution of photonic research and modernization to maintain technical superiority while controlling costs.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the solicitation number?

The solicitation number is FA2377-26-R-B007.

Where will the work be performed?

The place of performance is Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Who is the primary point of contact?

The primary point of contact is Lauren Lozan, reachable at lauren.lozan@us.af.mil.

What is the response deadline?

The response deadline is 2031-04-30 at 16:30 Eastern Time.

Documents

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Attachment 2 - SOO Supplemental Requirements.pdfPDF

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Attachment 3 - Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List CDRLs.pdfPDF

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Attachment 4 - Security Risk Review (SRR) AFRLI 61-113.pdfPDF

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Attachment 5 - SRR_Appendix 1 - SF 424 - RR Key Person Expanded.pdfPDF

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Attachment 6 - SRR_Appendix 2 - Security Program Questionnaire.docxDOCX

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Attachment 7 - SRR_Appendix 3 - RR Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet.pdfPDF

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Attachment 8 - SRR_Appendix 4 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals Fillable.pdfPDF

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Attachment 9 - AFRL Section K Representations and Certifications.docxDOCX

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Attachment 10 - Proposal Adequacy Checklist.pdfPDF

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Attachment 11 - Model Contract.pdfPDF

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May 1, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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Solicitation Number

FA2377-26-R-B007

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Federal · SAM.gov · Wright Patterson Afb, OH

All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Wright Patterson Afb, OH·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

Open

See the official notice for the deadline·Posted May 1, 2026

AI takeaways

The All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA) solicitation seeks photonic technology research and prototype development for the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
The solicitation number is FA2377-26-R-B007, posted on 2026-05-01 with a response deadline of 2031-04-30.
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, Air Force Research Laboratory.
The procurement method is a Solicitation (Broad Agency Announcement) with a two-step process: white paper then proposal.
The work involves designing, fabricating, and testing prototype photonic technologies to provide technical offset for DoW applications.
The place of performance is Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
The primary point of contact is Lauren Lozan at lauren.lozan@us.af.mil.
The secondary point of contact is Adam Wentworth at adam.wentworth@us.af.mil.
The NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences).
The solicitation includes multiple attachments such as a Statement of Objectives, CDRLs, security review forms, and a model contract.
No set-aside is indicated (setAside: NONE).

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Lauren Lozan

lauren.lozan@us.af.milEmail

Location:

Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Open in Maps ↗

Notice

63f0cc019c484e9a9ef823150ded5cfb

FA2377-26-R-B007

Method

Solicitation

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies demonstrating advanced capabilities.
Cooperate with DoW, commercial entities, and the defense industrial base on photonic research.
Modernize existing systems to maintain technical superiority while controlling costs.
Submit a white paper as the first step, followed by a full proposal if invited.

Posted Scope of Work

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the solicitation number?

The solicitation number is FA2377-26-R-B007.

Where will the work be performed?

The place of performance is Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Who is the primary point of contact?

The primary point of contact is Lauren Lozan, reachable at lauren.lozan@us.af.mil.

What is the response deadline?

The response deadline is 2031-04-30 at 16:30 Eastern Time.

Documents

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FA2377-26-R-B007 ARORA BAA Solicitation.pdfPDF

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Attachment 2 - SOO Supplemental Requirements.pdfPDF

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Attachment 3 - Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List CDRLs.pdfPDF

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Attachment 4 - Security Risk Review (SRR) AFRLI 61-113.pdfPDF

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Attachment 5 - SRR_Appendix 1 - SF 424 - RR Key Person Expanded.pdfPDF

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Attachment 6 - SRR_Appendix 2 - Security Program Questionnaire.docxDOCX

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Attachment 7 - SRR_Appendix 3 - RR Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet.pdfPDF

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Attachment 8 - SRR_Appendix 4 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals Fillable.pdfPDF

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Attachment 9 - AFRL Section K Representations and Certifications.docxDOCX

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Attachment 10 - Proposal Adequacy Checklist.pdfPDF

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Attachment 11 - Model Contract.pdfPDF

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Award

Awardee

Title

All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

May 1, 2026

Descriptions

Content: <p>ARORA develops photonic technologies cooperatively between DoW, commercial, defense industrial base, and other organizations to design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies demonstrating advanced capabilities that provide technical
Last Modified Date: May 1, 2026

Modified Date

May 1, 2026

Response Date

Apr 30, 2031

Modifications

Count: 0

Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Apr 30, 2031

Solicitation Number

FA2377-26-R-B007

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All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

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