Center for Rapid Innovation - Rapid Experimentation and Prototyping
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8650 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AC15)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c85756fab6ee49f1b1348c33d4804f44/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation, is seeking potential contractors to provide rapid experimentation and prototyping capabilities at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The objective is to quickly deliver advanced military technologies that address urgent needs of the Warfighter, encompassing a range of mechanical, mechatronic, aeronautical, electrical, electronic, and sensor technologies. Interested parties are invited to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) by October 3, 2024, detailing their capabilities, contract structure proposals, and compliance plans, with a focus on collaboration with small businesses. For further inquiries, contact Maurice Martin at richard.martin.25@us.af.mil or Amanda Morris at amanda.morris.8@us.af.mil.

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    RFI_AFRL-RSC_Rapid_Experimentation_Prototyping_19Sept24.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation seeks information from potential contractors to provide rapid experimentation and prototyping capabilities. The objective is to quickly deliver advanced military technologies to address urgent needs of the Warfighter. Interested parties are invited to respond to this Request for Information (RFI), with a focus on demonstrating their abilities in supporting requirements for designing, fabricating, testing, and transitioning experimental prototypes across various technological domains. The scope includes conducting warfighter workshops, researching cutting-edge technologies, and executing rapid prototype development, along with detailed testing and transition to established Air Force Program Offices. The contractor must possess significant in-house capabilities such as advanced CNC machining, electronic design, and comprehensive building facilities located near Wright-Patterson AFB. They will also need to manage a multidisciplinary team for tasks spanning from design and test procedures to logistics and facility management. Responses should include company capabilities, contract structure proposals, and compliance plans. The RFI encourages engagement from both domestic and foreign entities, emphasizing collaboration with small businesses and a clear approach to meeting the specified requirements and expectations. All submissions are due by October 3, 2024.
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