AFRL BAA Guide for Industry and Proposal Preparation Instructions for the Information Directorate, AFRL, Rome NY
ID: AFRL-BAA-GUIDEType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

PSC

R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) (AD92)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a369fcf2ed414200bdb4aeb3896be86b/view
Timeline
    Description

    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) services. The notice titled "AFRL BAA Guide for Industry and Proposal Preparation Instructions for the Information Directorate, AFRL, Rome NY" provides updated instructions for contracts and assistance instruments. For more information, please contact Contracting Officer Amber Buckley at amber.buckley@us.af.mil or 315-330-3605.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amber BuckleyContracting Officer
    (315) 330-3605
    amber.buckley@us.af.mil
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