Open Proposal Research Announcement for HPEM - Sources & Components

The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers and proposals through its Broad Agency Announcement process to support research and development efforts related to high power electromagnetics sources and components. Areas of research include high power microwave sources, pulsed power systems, ultra-short pulse lasers, materials modeling and other technologies. Proposals will be evaluated based on their importance to the agency's research goals, technical merit and available funding. White papers may be submitted at any time through April 2023 and full proposals will be considered on a rolling basis.

There is no set-aside designation for this pre-solicitation notice. Relevant NAICS codes may include 336411 for aircraft manufacturing and 541712 for research and development in physical, engineering and life sciences. Current contractors have not been identified. Multiple awards totaling up to $49 million are expected over periods of 12 to 60 months.