Rapid Advanced Capability Transition (ReACT)
AFRL/RS ReACT funds Department of Defense science and technology efforts that advance from basic research through technology maturation and transition, under a federal contract mechanism with applicant restrictions not fully stated here.
⚑ Federal contract / MAA notice; exact eligible applicant classes are not stated in the text provided. · Department of Defense opportunity focused on transition from research to technology maturation and transition. · No deadline stated.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 75 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO; 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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