Foundational Technologies Directorate (RE) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)
This is an AFRL Foundational Technologies Directorate special notice/MAA for federal contract submissions to support AFRL/RE science and technology work from basic research through technology maturation and transition.
⚑ Federal contract opportunity, not a grant. · Applicant restrictions apply; universities cannot apply directly. · MAA/special notice with no stated deadline in the notice. · Focus is AFRL/RE science and technology; former Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX).
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Foundational Technologies Directorate (RE) MAA, formerly Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX), is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RE’s range of S&T, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition. Please see attached MAA and Industry Guide for additional information.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.
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Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Department of Defense (BAA-style)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.