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ERDC has developed a patented technology for indoor air quality and building design. This webinar explores licensing and commercializing opportunities for companies with manufacturing or distribution capabilities.
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RTP Division Fair Opportunity Updates
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG DURHAMArmy Contracting Command informational posting of competitive acquisition opportunities from RTP Division. Market research and acquisition planning updates for known research and development initiatives.
Due Oct 01, 2029Posted Mar 17, 2026 - SourceActive
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Broad Agency Announcement
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersERDCERDC seeks innovative research solutions across 30+ engineering domains including hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical systems, and environmental processes. The BAA invites proposals to advance military infrastructure, environmental resilience, and operational capabilities.
Due —Posted — - SourceForecastBAA
Structural Materials Open BAA
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLAir Force structural materials R&D spanning scientific discovery through technology development and transition. Seeks innovations in materials science, composites, alloys, and manufacturing processes.
Due Sep 20, 2027Posted Apr 22, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Cislunar Environment
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA9453 AFRL RVKCislunar environment modeling including plasma, radiation, and dust characterization. Develops sensors and data products for vehicle design and cislunar operations.
Due Dec 18, 2028Posted Sep 17, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Destruction
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER.FA8051 772 ESS PKDDevelop efficient mobile and static PFAS destruction technologies using thermal methods with high throughput, producing compliant end products while managing waste byproducts.
Due Jan 02, 2028Posted Mar 30, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Solar, Solar Wind, and Ionospheric Effects
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA9453 AFRL RVKSolar and ionospheric effects modeling for RF signal prediction. Develops advanced solar models coupled with space environment models for improved forecasting.
Due Dec 18, 2028Posted Sep 17, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Nanoscale Transport Materials and Processes (NTM&P)
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLDevelopment of nanoscale transport materials for C4ISR electronics including magnetoelectric materials, ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, and 2D materials. Synthesis process maturation.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500MDue Oct 26, 2028Posted Feb 23, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Polymer and Responsive Materials and Processing (PRM&P) Research
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLDevelopment of stimuli-responsive materials and devices for sensing and computing using AI/ML and additive manufacturing. Creates flexible electronics and wearable sensors for extreme environments.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500MDue Oct 26, 2028Posted Feb 23, 2026 - SourceActiveSBIR
Refining, Processing, and Beneficiation
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DCSO COLUMBUS DIVISION #3Research on refining and processing methods to enhance material quality and improve supply chain efficiency. Addresses bottlenecks in raw material production.
Phase I: up to Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT); Phase II: up to $10,000,000Due Jan 30, 2029Posted Jan 29, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Advanced Target Custody, Warning, Tracking, and Defeat
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDAAdvanced tracking and defeat capabilities for adversary systems with AI/ML automatic target recognition. Includes novel sensing, edge data fusion, and satellite resilience against directed energy.
Due Mar 03, 2027Posted Mar 13, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Hardened Materials and Processing (HM&P) Research
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLDevelopment of hardened materials through scientific investigation and laser interaction studies. Focuses on electro-optic, nonlinear optical materials, thin films, and thermal mitigation.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500MDue Oct 26, 2028Posted Feb 23, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Disruptive Lethality Concepts
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICAArmy disruptive lethality research in next-generation warheads and lethal mechanisms. Focus on increased energy density, multi-domain targeting, and novel materials.
Due Mar 04, 2031Posted Mar 11, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Environmental and Demil Technologies
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICAArmy environmental and demilitarization technology research improving lifecycle sustainability. Focus on wastewater treatment, emerging contaminant elimination, and AI process control.
Due Mar 04, 2031Posted Mar 11, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Resilient Beyond Line-of-Sight Tactical Communications (RF, Optical)
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDAAdvanced optical and RF communications for space-to-terrestrial links. Develops low SWAP-C components including optical terminals, advanced modems, and resilient tactical data links.
Due Mar 03, 2027Posted Mar 13, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Advanced/Alternate Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT)
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDAGPS-denied/degraded navigation and timing solutions including resilient space networks, atomic clocks, and alternate PNT systems. Enables global operations without GPS reliance.
Due Mar 03, 2027Posted Mar 13, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Quantum Semiconductor Materials and Processes (QSM&P)
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLQuantum semiconductor materials and processes exploiting quantum effects for infrared sensing, hyperspectral imaging, and secure quantum communications. Advanced inorganic materials development.
NTE $75M per individual contract award; total program NTE $500MDue Oct 26, 2028Posted Feb 23, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Power and Energy
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICAArmy power and energy development including reserve batteries, fuel cells, and energy harvesting. Focus on improved power density, renewable energy, and reduced logistics burden.
Due Mar 04, 2031Posted Mar 11, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Government Cloud Software Factories Enabling DevSecOps
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICAArmy research supporting cloud-based software factories leveraging DevSecOps for rapid development and deployment. Focus on GOTS/open source tools, implementation best practices, and continuous accreditation.
Due Mar 04, 2031Posted Mar 11, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Thermosphere, Satellite Drag and the Reentry Environment
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA9453 AFRL RVKThermosphere modeling and satellite drag prediction for accurate orbit determination and reentry forecasting. Develops empirical and physics-based models.
Due Dec 18, 2028Posted Sep 17, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Advanced Target Custody, Warning, Tracking and Defeat
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDAAdvanced sensing and tracking solutions for detection and defeat of adversary systems. Includes infrared missile warning, edge data fusion, and resilient satellite technologies.
Due Mar 03, 2027Posted Mar 13, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Next Generation Logistics and Supportability Technologies
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICAArmy logistics and supportability R&D including predictive maintenance, ammunition health monitoring, and supply chain management. Emphasizes AI-based planning and battlefield manufacturing.
Due Mar 04, 2031Posted Mar 11, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
Research Area 6 – Missile Electronics
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKMissile power electronics and thermal management R&D focusing on miniaturized power conversion, advanced batteries, ultracapacitors, and compact thermal systems.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025 - SourceActiveBAA
Research Area 9 – Advanced Missile Propulsion Technologies
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8651 AFRL RWKAdvanced missile propulsion R&D covering propellant formulations, grain structures, nozzle technologies, and compact multi-pulse motor systems.
Due Oct 30, 2029Posted Dec 19, 2025
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