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Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Ohio·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Jan 20, 2027·Posted May 20, 2026

AI takeaways

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is soliciting white papers for the Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies R&D (MuSTeR) Broad Agency Announcement, covering thirteen research areas in electro-optical and radio frequency sensing.
The work is performed at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, with white papers due by 20 January 2027 at 1700 local time.
The total program value is $250,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000.
The solicitation is a two-step process: first submit a white paper, then selected offerors will be invited to submit a full proposal.
The contracting point of contact is Jamie Jones-Brooks, Limited Contracting Officer, at jamie.jones-brooks@us.af.mil, (385) 634-5319.
The NAICS code is 541715, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The Air Force anticipates multiple awards but reserves the right to award zero, one, or more contracts.
The contract type may include Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and successful offerors must have an adequate accounting system.
Requirement: Offerors must submit white papers by the due date and time, as stated in the solicitation.
Requirement: Offerors must have an accounting system considered adequate for tracking costs applicable to the contract, as required for cost reimbursement contracts.

Est. value: $250,000,000 total…
Documents: 16 files

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Contact the buyer

Jamie Jones-Brooks

jamie.jones-brooks@us.af.milEmail (385) 634-5319Phone

Location:

OH 45433-7541

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Method

Solicitation

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit a white paper describing an innovative research proposal in one of the thirteen specified research areas.
If selected, submit a full proposal in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) provided by the Air Force.
Ensure your accounting system is adequate for tracking costs, as cost reimbursement contracts are anticipated.
Deliver research and development services in the areas of electro-optical and radio frequency sensing technologies.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: $250,000,000 total program value, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

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.

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Amendment 3 - Updates the Technical and Contracting Points of Contact

Attachment 4 - Updates Contract Information and URLs and Contracting Points of Contact

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The research areas include Multiband Multifunction Radio Frequency Sensing (e.g., Multiband Multifunction Array Development, Fully Adaptive Radar, Advanced Digital Multifunction Arrays), Laser Radar Technology (Laser Radar Imaging, Systems, Components, and Applications), Passive Radio Frequency Sensing, Distributed Radio Frequency Sensing (Waveform Phenomenology, Design and Applications; Sensor Information Processing and Integration), and EO Target Detection & Surveillance (Passive Electro-optic and Infrared). The work involves basic and applied research, advanced technology development, and test and evaluation to meet USAF aerospace sensor needs.

Questions & answers

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What is the due date for white papers?

White papers are due by 20 January 2027 at 1700 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH local time.

What is the total program value?

The total program value is $250,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000.

Who is the contracting point of contact?

The contracting point of contact is Jamie Jones-Brooks, Limited Contracting Officer, at jamie.jones-brooks@us.af.mil, (385) 634-5319.

What is the NAICS code for this solicitation?

The NAICS code is 541715, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Documents

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MuSTeR_BAA Solicitation 2-Step Amendment 5.pdfPDF

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

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