Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research
This Air Force contract notice supports research, development, demonstration, integration, and transition of advanced aerospace vehicle technologies and systems for Air Force mission needs.
⚑ Federal contract notice (NOCA/presolicitation); eligibility is governed by the eventual solicitation. · Focused on aerospace technology development/demonstration/transition, not basic science. · No deadline stated in the notice.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 75 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
This is a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for the AASTR program. The AASTR program will conduct research toward the development, demonstration, integration, and transition of new aerospace vehicle technologies, designs, and integrated systems that will provide advanced capabilities to the Air Force. These technology capability advancements will be applicable across current and emerging Air Force aerospace systems in all Air Force mission areas.
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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