Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet
This is a Department of the Air Force/AFRL presolicitation for defense experimentation using commercial space internet, apparently issued as a federal contract opportunity rather than a grant.
⚑ federal contract opportunity, not a grant · applicant restrictions not specified beyond federal contract context · Air Force/AFRL presolicitation; ARA Open Two-Step attachment referenced · close date listed as 2027-12-15
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| 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
AMENDMENT - 29 FEB 2024 The purpose of this amendment is to provide administrative updates/clarifications under the ARA Open Two-Step. As a result, "ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 29 Feb 2024" is hereby incorporated as an attachment to this notice.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL.
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