Contract · Federal

Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: May 20, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541715 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category) look up NAICS codes
PSC code: AC12

Timeline

Posted

May 20, 2026
Status

Open now

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What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
NAICS: 541715 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category)
Scope: Federal

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (RYM) in the Sensors Directorate conducts basic and applied research, advanced technology development, as well as test and evaluation to meet U.S.

Air Force (USAF) aerospace electro-optical (EO) and radio frequency (RF) sensor needs for air, space and C2 sensor systems.

AFRL/RYM conducts programs in modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of RF and EO subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems.

AFRL/RYM ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities for America’s air and space forces by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced RF and EO sensors.

AFRL/RYM is soliciting innovative research proposals in the following Thirteen (13) research areas.

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