Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking applications for research and development in the areas of directed energy and optical technologies. The funding opportunity is open for five years, with a ceiling of $49M. Applicants must submit a mandatory letter of intent, followed by a full application if invited. The research should be fundamental, with results published and shared broadly within the scientific community. The award will be in the form of a grant or cooperative agreement, with a period of performance ranging from one to five years. • The research areas include laser systems, directed energy and electro-optics for space superiority, high power electromagnetics, and weapons modeling, simulation, and analysis. • The applicant must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application under consideration by an agency. • The applicant must submit a completed Standard Form (SF 424) and a Security Program Questionnaire. • The Government reserves the right to assert intangible property rights in accordance with 32 CFR § 32.36 for any assistance instrument awarded because of this announcement.