When is bid FA9451-21-S-0001 due?

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) Open Announcement closes on March 12, 2031 (1688 days from now). Full bid dates, pre-bid meeting date, and posting date are shown on the bid detail page.

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Who is the contact for bid FA9451-21-S-0001?

The point of contact at Federal Government (SAM.gov) is Daniel Jones — afrl.deter.ara@us.af.mil.

What NAICS code applies to solicitation FA9451-21-S-0001?

NAICS 541715 applies to this solicitation. Vendors bidding on this opportunity should have this NAICS code registered on their SAM.gov profile or state vendor profile.

FA9451-21-S-0001 — Directed Energy Technology Experimentation… — OTHER · New Mexico · Due Mar 12

Description

AFRL's Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement solicits innovative research proposals addressing capability gaps in directed energy technologies. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit (30%), soundness of technical approach (30%), importance/relevance to AFRL programs (20%), and value/cost (20%). Interested researchers should submit solutions demonstrating strong scientific feasibility, relevant experience, and credible cost estimates.

AFRL's Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) Advanced Research Announcement solicits innovative research proposals addressing capability gaps in directed energy technologies. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit (30%), soundness of technical approach (30%), importance/relevance to AFRL programs (20%), and value/cost (20%). Interested researchers should submit solutions demonstrating strong scientific feasibility, relevant experience, and credible cost estimates. AFRL DETER Advanced Research Announcement – Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research

Details

Solicitation #: FA9451-21-S-0001
Type: Other
Status: Open
Posted: Mar 13, 2026
Due Date: Mar 12, 2031
Category: AC33
NAICS Code: 541715

Location

City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico

Contact

Name: Daniel Jones
Email: afrl.deter.ara@us.af.mil

Organization

Name: Federal Government (SAM.gov)
Type: federal
Website: https://sam.gov

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