Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)
ID: FA8650-21-S-2205Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAFRL RQV AEROSPACE VEHICLES DIVWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7542, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/9e3c7d8c29464583a59d8f25b1fdae47/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking collaboration for innovative research on aircraft structure (CIRAS). This service is typically used for research in aircraft structural design, analysis, and experimentation. The research areas include innovative structural concepts for reducing weight and/or improving performance, generation of realistic load and environmental spectra, advanced structural design and analysis methods, and advanced techniques for experimental validation of structural models and simulations. The place of performance is in the USA. For more information, contact Joycelyn Roux at joycelyn.roux@us.af.mil or 937-713-9975, or Jodonna Alvarez at jodonna.alvarez@us.af.mil.

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    Joycelyn Roux
    (937) 713-9975
    joycelyn.roux@us.af.mil
    Jodonna Alvarez
    jodonna.alvarez@us.af.mil
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