GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION (GeoPEX)
ID: 351240Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Air Force -- Research Lab (DOD-AFRL)

Award Range

$0 - $100M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351240

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/f6dac217c58545578b6dff242335e997/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Air Force Research Laboratory is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Geospatial Intelligence Processing and Exploitation (GeoPEX)." This procurement contract aims to advance research and development in the field of geospatial intelligence, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements for applicants. The initiative is critical for enhancing the capabilities of geospatial data processing and exploitation, which plays a vital role in national security and defense operations. Interested parties must submit their proposals through SAM.gov, as submissions via Grants.gov will not be accepted. The award ceiling for this opportunity is set at $99,900,000, with a closing date for submissions on September 30, 2026. For further details, applicants can contact the grantor at AFRL.RIKA.SUPPORT@US.AF.MIL or visit the SAM.gov link for the full announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AFRL.RIKA.SUPPORT@US.AF.MIL
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