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All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

DEPT OF DEFENSE, Ohio · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
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Responses dueWed, Apr 30, 20314:30 PM ET · Ohio time1665 days left
PostedFri, May 1No amendments since
Solicitation no.FA2377-26-R-B007SAM.gov
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Estimated value$30Mfrom attachment p.3
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The Department of Defense is seeking research and development, computer software, and hardware for All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA). This is a negotiated solicitation for a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract, with evaluation factors for award detailed in Section M.

Scope

  • Research and development of photonic technologies for defense applications.
  • Delivery of computer software and hardware related to the research.
Sealed bid — price onlyDays to respond: 1665

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  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit as the notice directs before 4:30 PM ET on Apr 30, 2031
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    FA2377-26-R-B007 ARORA BAA Solicitation.pdf311 KB · 21 pages
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    Attachment 1 - Statement of Objectives (SOO).pdf214 KBlogin required at source
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    Attachment 2 - SOO Supplemental Requirements.pdf175 KB · 6 pages
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    Attachment 3 - Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List CDRLs.pdf3.8 MB · 14 pages
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    Attachment 4 - Security Risk Review (SRR) AFRLI 61-113.pdf323 KB · 4 pages
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    Attachment 5 - SRR_Appendix 1 - SF 424 - RR Key Person Expanded.pdf147 KB · 1 page
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    Attachment 6 - SRR_Appendix 2 - Security Program Questionnaire.docx25 KB
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    Attachment 7 - SRR_Appendix 3 - RR Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet.pdf90 KB · 3 pages
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    Attachment 8 - SRR_Appendix 4 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals Fillable.pdf257 KB · 1 page
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    Attachment 9 - AFRL Section K Representations and Certifications.docx54 KB
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    Attachment 10 - Proposal Adequacy Checklist.pdf227 KB · 9 pages
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    Attachment 11 - Model Contract.pdf873 KB · 61 pages
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Details

Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation no.
FA2377-26-R-B007
Category
IT & Software · beta
NAICS
NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))
PSC
PSC AC12: 26 open RFPs
Delivery location
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433-7320, UNITED STATES from attachment p.6
Period of performance
until 2035-01-01 from attachment p.7
Contract type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee from attachment p.3
Evaluation
Sealed bid, price only (FAR 14) from notice
Estimated value
$30M from attachment p.3
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
None since May 1
Contact
Lauren Lozan
Office
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
Email
lauren.lozan@us.af.mil

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Key dates

Fri, May 1, 2026Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Wed, Apr 30, 2031 · 4:30 PM ETResponses due · 1665 days left

Change log

verified Fri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Fri, May 1, 2026; verified Fri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET.

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Notice as published

All-domain Radiant Optical Research and Applications (ARORA)

ARORA develops photonic technologies cooperatively between DoW, commercial, defense industrial base, and other organizations to design, fabricate, and test prototype photonic technologies demonstrating advanced capabilities that provide technical offset for DoW applications. ARORA facilitates streamlined, rapid execution of photonic research and modernization of existing systems required to maintain technical superiority while maintaining cost control.

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