Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)   17

Background
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.

Work Details
This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. Multiple-proposals to the 15 objectives are allowed. The solicitation consists of a Two-Step Process described in detail below.
White Papers/Proposals submitted shall be reviewed without negotiation/discussion; however, the government reserves the right to negotiate with those offeror(s) whose proposal is selected for funding. The white paper shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research and the offeror’s proposed technical approach. The technical portion of the white paper shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research and the offeror’s proposed technical approach/solution.