The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | FA8650-18-S-5010 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | Fa8650 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/Pzl |
| Where | Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio |
| Posted | April 22, 2026 |
| Bids due | September 20, 2027, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Research & development (NAICS 541715) |
| Notice type | Pre-notice: bids not open yet |
| Contracting contact | Phil Drayton · phillip.drayton@us.af.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
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.
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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