Materials Research and Survivability Studies

The objective of this program is to conduct research and advance the current state-of-the-art in photonic materials technologies, interactions, and applications using unique and innovative solutions for improved hardened materials and increased survivability of sensors, structures, systems, and aircrew members. Separate Task Orders will contain specific requirements relative to a particular program's technical objectives. Some of the key technical areas of interest include Optical Materials and Processing, Hardening Materials and Processing, Electro-Optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor Protection, Warfighter Protection, Structural Protection, Optical Technology, Computational and Theoretical Studies on Functional Materials, Proactive Threat Defeat, and High Energy Laser Source Materials.

The following initial Task Orders are anticipated:

Task Order 0001: Agile Limiters Research

Task Order 0002: High Performance Optical Coatings

Task Order 0003: Visor Based Aircrew Protection

Task Order 0004: Novel Optical Materials, Ceramics, and Processing Technology

Task Order 0005: RF Photonics, Hybrid Optical Apertures and Integration

The full text Statement of Objectives (SOOs) for the Basic Contract and Candidate Task Orders will be provided as part of the supplemental data package, available upon request.