AFRL/RD DETER ARA
Supports directed energy concept teams through AFRL DETER by backing proposals in an open pathway model.
The AFRL Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RD) operates the Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research Advanced Research Announcement (DETER ARA), solicitation FA9451-21-S-0001, as a continuously rolling announcement with no ceiling and no close date. The primary award type is Non-FAR Procurements and Other Transactions, issued under 10 U.S.C. §4023 Other Transaction authority, which allo…
Directed energy source components and systems: R&D, modeling & simulation, design, prototype/risk reduction, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing.
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