Microelectronics Innovation for Next-generation System Advancement and Validation (MINSAV) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) with Calls
ID: FA8650-19-S-1932Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ed66f7f7d3bf490ba9678c07c18546cf/view
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    Description

    Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking research and development services for the advancement of microelectronics technologies. The purpose is to mature, verify, assure, and deliver next-generation national defense capabilities to critical Department of Defense systems. The services will involve the design and fabrication of sensor generation and processing microelectronics technologies. The goal is to construct prototype systems that demonstrate microelectronics capabilities for various defense applications such as autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, precision navigation and timing, electronic warfare, data processing, and strategic applications. This is an Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) that will solicit requirements through calls for proposals. No proposals are required at this time.

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    Rachel PyleContracting Officer
    (937) 542-9170
    rachel.pyle@us.af.mil
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