Onboard AI algorithms are sought to enable autonomous satellite decision-making for space domain awareness and battle management in contested environments. This research aims to improve real-time responsiveness and reduce kill-chain latency for resilient, networked satellite systems.
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- Due May 13, 20263 weeks leftPosted Nov 18, 2025
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U.S.-Kenya Freedom 250 Tech and Innovation Exchange
Department of StateU.S. Mission to KenyaThis academic exchange program brings 76 Kenyan STEM undergraduates to U.S. universities for a semester of study, building bilateral tech partnerships and creating a pipeline of future African leaders connected to American innovation ecosystems and commercial interests.
Up to $3,300,000Due May 29, 2026Posted — Support Moldovan alumni of U.S. exchange programs in developing community projects that promote American innovation, business excellence, and economic opportunities while celebrating shared U.S.-Moldovan values and the Freedom 250 initiative.
$5,000 – $35,000Due Apr 30, 20262 weeks leftPosted —- SourceForecastGRANT
On-Site Training on How to Write Performance Work Statements for Federal Government Contracts (Buy Indian Act Market Research)
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA).PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCOn-site training delivery on writing Performance Work Statements for federal government contracts. Professional development training for Indian Health Service acquisition staff.
Due May 05, 20262 weeks leftPosted Apr 21, 2026 - SourceActiveCONTRACT
SITK-0350831 FY26TOTEM POLE INSTALLATION
NATIONAL PARK SERVICEINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE(97000)Installation of totem pole at National Park Service site. Construction and installation services for cultural preservation and site restoration at Sitka, Alaska.
Due May 06, 20262 weeks leftPosted Apr 21, 2026 - SourceActiveOTHER
RTP Division Fair Opportunity Updates
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG DURHAMInformational posting for known competitive acquisitions by Army Contracting Command. Updates on procurement opportunities and stakeholder communication for research and development initiatives.
Due Oct 01, 2029Posted Mar 17, 2026 - SourceForecastRFI
Monarch Software License Renewal
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC ANADMarket research for Monarch software license renewal and support services at Anniston Army Depot. Seeking vendor capabilities for software maintenance and installation services.
Due May 05, 20262 weeks leftPosted Apr 21, 2026 - SourceActiveCONTRACT
To renew vxworks
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSole source renewal of VxWorks real-time operating system licenses for NASA spacecraft and systems. Standard commercial software license renewal without competitive innovation focus.
Due Apr 24, 20263 days leftPosted Apr 21, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A)
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKDevelopment of modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for air superiority concepts. Research includes virtual/constructive simulation, detailed sensor modeling, and multi-level engagement analysis for novel weapon systems.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Innovative Aircraft Integration Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKDevelopment of innovative aircraft integration technologies addressing physical, electrical, and logical interfaces. Focus on integration solutions for air dominance weapon systems and combat platforms.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Find-Fix-Target-Track (F2T2) & Datalink Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKResearch in Find-Fix-Target-Track and datalink technologies for threat detection and air-to-air missile coordination. Development includes conformal antennas, alternative waveforms, and swarming applications.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Engagement Management System Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKDevelopment of Engagement Management systems for contested environments to maximize aircraft survivability. Systems integrate with aircraft platforms for autonomous countermeasure response and keep-out zone management.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
High Velocity Fuzing
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKDesign and development of high velocity fuzing systems including Electronic Safe and Arm devices. Research focuses on miniaturized Target Detection Devices and Guidance Integrated Fuzing for high closure velocity intercepts.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Missile Electronics
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKInvestigation of missile power electronics and thermal management for air-to-air systems. Research emphasizes miniaturization of power conversion, advanced battery technologies, and compact guidance electronics.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Missile Guidance and Control Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKResearch in missile guidance and control technologies including robust algorithms, seeker systems, and reinforcement learning approaches. Focus on advanced autopilot architectures and optimal engagement guidance laws for air superiority.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Advanced Warhead Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKDevelopment of advanced warhead technologies including blast effects, reactive materials, and novel target defeat mechanisms. Research focuses on robust, affordable air-launched munitions meeting insensitive munitions requirements.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveCONTRACT
Renewal of LDRA software maintenance
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSole source renewal of LDRA software maintenance and vendor support services for NASA operations. Standard software license renewal without competitive innovation requirements.
Due Apr 24, 20262 days leftPosted Apr 22, 2026 - SourceActiveCONTRACT
EDUCATIONAL PRICING MICROSOFT 365 A5 LICENSE
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO EUSTIS.W6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKSProcurement of Microsoft 365 A5 educational licenses for Army operations. Standard commercial software acquisition under educational pricing arrangements.
Due Apr 24, 20263 days leftPosted Apr 22, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Advanced Missile Propulsion Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKAdvanced missile propulsion R&D including propellant formulations, nozzle technologies, ignition systems, and compact multi-pulse motor architectures.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Control Actuation Systems
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKAdvanced missile flight control actuator R&D including miniaturized high-speed actuation, articulating radomes, and adaptive airframe control technologies.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Missile Carriage and Release Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKMunitions carriage and release technology R&D for high-density weapon bay integration with multi-missile carrying capacity and advanced communications.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Missile Test and Evaluation Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKMissile test and evaluation technology development including miniaturized systems, encrypted telemetry, autonomous flight termination, and tracking technologies.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy and Machine Learning
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKAI and machine learning R&D for swarm autonomy of networked collaborative weapons with deep learning approaches for target reconciliation in dynamic battlespace.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Research Area 1 – Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A)
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKModeling, simulation, and analysis R&D for air superiority concepts evaluation using multi-level engineering and campaign-level digital simulation.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Research Area 2 – Innovative Aircraft Integration Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKAircraft integration technologies R&D covering physical, electrical, and logical interfaces for munitions and weapons system integration.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025
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