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Structural Materials Open BAA

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Wright Patterson Afb, OH·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Sep 20, 2027·Posted Apr 22, 2026

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The Air Force Research Laboratory's Structural Materials Division (AFRL/RXC) is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under an open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for structural materials technologies.
The work is performed at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
White papers may be submitted at any time until 20 September 2027.
The total estimated program value is $800,000,000.00, with multiple awards ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000.
The solicitation number is FA8650-18-S-5010.
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory.
The BAA covers structural materials science and engineering, from materials discovery through technology development and transition.
Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 424 Senior/Key Person Profile for all proposed senior/key personnel.
Requirement: Offerors are required to submit a completed initial Standard Form (SF) 424, Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form, (Attachment 04) for all Senior/Key Personnel proposed in support.

Est. value: $800,000,000.00
Method: Presolicitation
Documents: 12 files

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Phil Drayton

phillip.drayton@us.af.milEmail

Location:

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433

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Notice

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FA8650-18-S-5010

Method

Presolicitation

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals supporting the Structural Materials and Applications mission.
Address structural materials technologies ranging from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition.
Provide a completed SF 424 Senior/Key Person Profile for all proposed senior/key personnel.
Respond to the Security Program Questionnaire as part of the proposal.

Requirements

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Estimated value: $800,000,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, Structural Materials Division, AFRL/RXC, is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of its Structural Materials and Applications mission. Structural Materials technologies that range from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition are of interest. Descriptors of Materials and Manufacturing Directorate technology interests are presented in two contexts in the Statement of Objectives (BAA Attachment 1); that of structural materials science and engineering academic "competencies," and that of Air Force application area needs.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The BAA seeks white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals supporting the Structural Materials and Applications mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, Structural Materials Division. The work involves structural materials technologies ranging from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition, as described in the Statement of Objectives (BAA Attachment 1) in terms of structural materials science and engineering academic competencies and Air Force application area needs.

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Documents

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Attachment 05 - Security Program Questionnaire.docxDOCX

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FA8650-18-S-5010_Amend 05_19Sep23.pdfPDF

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Questions & answers

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What is the solicitation number?

The solicitation number is FA8650-18-S-5010.

When is the white paper due date?

White papers may be submitted at any time upon issuance of this BAA until 20 September 2027.

What is the estimated program cost?

The total estimated program value is $800,000,000.00, with multiple awards ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000.

Who is the technical point of contact?

The technical point of contact is Mr. Erik Ripberger, AFRL/RXNP, 2941 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, erik.ripberger@us.af.mil.

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Opportunity Id

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Department

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Posted Date

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Resource Links

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Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: phillip.drayton@us.af.mil
Title: Contract Negotiator
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Structural Materials Open BAA

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Wright Patterson Afb, OH·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Sep 20, 2027·Posted Apr 22, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Structural Materials Division (AFRL/RXC) is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under an open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for structural materials technologies.
The work is performed at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
White papers may be submitted at any time until 20 September 2027.
The total estimated program value is $800,000,000.00, with multiple awards ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000.
The solicitation number is FA8650-18-S-5010.
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory.
The BAA covers structural materials science and engineering, from materials discovery through technology development and transition.
Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 424 Senior/Key Person Profile for all proposed senior/key personnel.
Requirement: Offerors are required to submit a completed initial Standard Form (SF) 424, Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form, (Attachment 04) for all Senior/Key Personnel proposed in support.

Est. value: $800,000,000.00
Method: Presolicitation
Documents: 12 files

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Contact the buyer

Phil Drayton

phillip.drayton@us.af.milEmail

Location:

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433

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FA8650-18-S-5010

Method

Presolicitation

What this bid is asking for

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Submit white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals supporting the Structural Materials and Applications mission.
Address structural materials technologies ranging from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition.
Provide a completed SF 424 Senior/Key Person Profile for all proposed senior/key personnel.
Respond to the Security Program Questionnaire as part of the proposal.

Requirements

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Estimated value: $800,000,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

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Documents

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Attachment 05 - Security Program Questionnaire.docxDOCX

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FA8650-18-S-5010_Amend 05_19Sep23.pdfPDF

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Questions & answers

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What is the solicitation number?

The solicitation number is FA8650-18-S-5010.

When is the white paper due date?

White papers may be submitted at any time upon issuance of this BAA until 20 September 2027.

What is the estimated program cost?

The total estimated program value is $800,000,000.00, with multiple awards ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000.

Who is the technical point of contact?

The technical point of contact is Mr. Erik Ripberger, AFRL/RXNP, 2941 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, erik.ripberger@us.af.mil.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

abab07daf3a94514b546c32e33c3dc84

Type

Code: p
Value: Presolicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

Structural Materials Open BAA

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Apr 22, 2026

Descriptions

Content: <p>Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, Structural Materials Division, AFRL/RXC, is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of its Struct
Last Modified Date: Apr 22, 2026

Modified Date

Apr 22, 2026

Response Date

Sep 20, 2027

Modifications

Count: 10

Parent Notice Id

ba060509a35ab7e29d89fea257a2a773

Response Time Zone

America/Chicago

Response Date Actual

Sep 20, 2027

Solicitation Number

FA8650-18-S-5010

Organization Hierarchy

Code

9700

Name

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000000

Code

5700

Name

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000251

Code

AFMC

Name

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Type

MAJOR COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000570

Code

AFRL

Name

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Type

SUB COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000740

Code

FA8650

Name

FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "45433-7541"
City: "WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB"
State: "OH"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "RQK RYK CP 937 713 9794"
Street Address2: "2130 8TH ST BLDG 45"

Organization Id

100025313

Type

Presolicitation

Title

Structural Materials Open BAA

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Flags

Code: isScheduledNotice
Is Selected: No

Naics

Code: 541715
Type: primary

Title

Structural Materials Open BAA

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