Department of Defense

The Air Force seeks research proposals on human performance enhancement, restoration, and sustainability across multiple technical areas. CHEERS supports innovative solutions to optimize warfighter effectiveness and readiness through human-focused R&D.

Air Force Commercial Solutions Opening for innovative EW, IO, and electromagnetic digital communications capabilities leveraging novel materials or services.

The Navy seeks innovative propulsion and power technologies for next-generation naval aircraft through a two-step competitive process. White papers due September 30, 2027, will be evaluated on scientific merit and potential Navy contributions.

NAWCWD seeks novel solutions in naval air warfare and weapons technologies to advance Navy and Marine Corps operations. This broad BAA accepts basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development proposals through September 2027 across multiple science and engineering disciplines.

ERDC-ITL seeks innovative commercial solutions for digital transformation, advanced computing, secure systems, and data-driven decision-making. Existing or novel technologies addressing complex defense and civil works challenges are welcomed on a continuous basis.

Air Force Office of Scientific Research provides partial funding to support conferences and workshops that convene experts to discuss cutting-edge research findings and emerging techniques across priority science areas, fostering knowledge exchange among researchers and advanced students.

The Air Dominance BAA seeks innovative research and development solutions to advance next-generation air superiority capabilities and technologies. This broad announcement invites novel approaches to address evolving aerial warfare challenges and maintain strategic advantage.

Fort Bliss seeks a Design-Bid-Build contractor to construct a high-bay shipping and receiving facility with integrated cybersecurity, energy monitoring, and force protection systems. This standard military infrastructure project emphasizes compliance with DoD standards and sustainability measures.

DoD seeks basic and applied STEM research proposals through Naval Postgraduate School to advance military capabilities. A two-stage submission process allows white papers for early feedback before committing to full proposals.

DoD seeks autonomy and collaborative teaming software for uncrewed aircraft operating in complex, communication-denied environments. Technologies needed include autonomous mission planning, human-autonomy interfaces, and network management for tactical Army operations.

ARO scientific staff conduct hands-on basic research collaboratively with external institutions to advance knowledge in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences, strengthening staff expertise while contributing to peer-reviewed publications and student training.

Anniston Army Depot seeks an innovative replacement for a legacy X1100 oil pump test stand to support overhaul operations on critical military vehicles. The new stand must modernize testing capabilities while maintaining compatibility with existing workflows and dimensional constraints.

The Army seeks innovative commercial manufacturing technologies and solutions to modernize its organic industrial base, including digital systems integration, automation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This competitive solicitation invites traditional and non-traditional contractors to propose products, services, or adaptations that accelerate warfighter capability delivery.

Establish a National Center for Narrative Intelligence to develop workforce capabilities, research infrastructure, and analytical tools for understanding narrative threats and influence operations. The center will support DoD leadership with strategic analysis across four foundational pillars.

DoD seeks qualified vendors for mature Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs) capable of autonomous open-ocean operations with multi-day endurance and 48-ton payload capacity. Solutions will be onboarded to a digital marketplace enabling rapid acquisition across the Department of Defense enterprise.

AFRL seeks human performance research spanning basic science to operational applications, including physiological enhancement, cognitive optimization, and medical interventions for Air Force personnel. Three competitive pathways (BAA, ARA, CSO) enable progression from concept through technology maturation and fielding.

DoD seeks prototype innovations to reduce size, weight, and power in 30kW High Energy Laser systems mounted on Infantry Squad Vehicles. Solutions across 12 subsystem categories will support Army laser weapon deployment by 2031.

DoD seeks innovative directed energy prototype systems to counter uncrewed aircraft threats. Solutions must demonstrate multi-domain, scalable, energy-efficient capabilities using modular architectures across laser, microwave, and airborne platforms.

AFOSR funds basic research across engineering, information science, and physical/biological sciences to develop innovative capabilities supporting Air Force warfighting and peacekeeping missions. The program partners with Air Force, university, and industry labs to transition research discoveries into operational technologies.

AFOSR funds basic research across engineering, information science, and physical/biological sciences to develop novel capabilities supporting Air Force warfighting and peacekeeping operations. The program seeks transformative research from universities, industry, and government labs with potential to transition breakthroughs into operational Air Force systems.

DoD seeks management and species conservation expertise for western bumble bee populations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The initiative addresses pollinator habitat protection and ecosystem management on military installations.

DoD seeks STEM education consortium approaches to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent pipelines supporting national defense capabilities. This RFI explores innovative educational partnerships and programs to strengthen the future workforce for advanced defense research and engineering.

DoD seeks digital engineering tools and cloud-based infrastructure to modernize microelectronics in fielded weapon systems through advanced acquisition and sustainment capabilities. The effort enables data reuse, digital twins, and lifecycle collaboration to accelerate affordable replacements while reducing costs.