Rapid Advanced Capability Transition (ReACT)
Air Force Research Laboratory funding for research and development activities that advance capabilities from basic research through technology maturation and transition under the ReACT Multiple Authority Announcement.
⚑ DoD special notice / MAA; eligibility and submission rules are in the attached MAA and Industry Guide · No deadline stated in notice · Federal contract-oriented opportunity; not a grant-style assistance award
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; capped at 45 (limited social-science role) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Integrated Capabilities Directorate (AFRL/RS) Rapid Advanced Capability Transition (ReACT) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RS’ 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 DEFENSE.
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