# Center for Rapid Innovation - Rapid Experimentation and Prototyping Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/a041886 - Solicitation number: A041886 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL Afrl/Pzl (FA8650) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: AC15 National Defense R&D Svcs; Department Of Defense - Military; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip - Place of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio - County: Greene County (FIPS 39057). https://abierto.us/counties/greene-county-oh-39057 - City: Wright-Patterson AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/wright-patterson-afb-oh-3986660 - First posted: September 19, 2024 - Last posted: September 19, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c85756fab6ee49f1b1348c33d4804f44/view ## Description AFRL Center for Rapid Innovation - Rapid Experimentation and Prototyping **This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a synopsis or solicitation and it is not to be considered as a commitment by the government. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. ** The Air Force Research Laboratory Center for Rapid Innovation (AFRL/RSC), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, is conducting market research to identify potential sources to serve as prime contractor to provide rapid experimentation and prototyping capability, to include facilities, specialized fabrication equipment, and associated expertise. This contract is envisioned as a potential means to support unique RSC objectives of rapidly delivering advanced military capabilities to the Warfighter. In support of Joint Service and Agency customers, AFRL/RSC rapidly designs, fabricates, tests, and fields experimental and prototype systems to address urgent Warfighter needs. These systems feature elements of mechanical, mechatronic, aeronautical, electrical, electronic and sensor technologies in varying degrees and combinations to support and enhance required customer capabilities. The rapid experimentation and prototyping process spans requirements development, concept design, development, integration, test, and transition of cutting-edge technologies. This work is performed by teams composed of multiple industry partners and Government entities. Contract performance will be primarily in support of RSC at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, and may support AFRL R&D activities across the U.S. at Joint Service Test Centers, military bases, and industry partner facilities. Contract scope includes rapid experimentation and prototyping with the necessary facilities and equipment and with experienced and skilled personnel to deliver urgent capability to the Warfighter. **Please see attached RFI and respond NLT 1600 EDT, 03 October 2024.** ## Publications - September 19, 2024: Sources sought, due October 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice c85756fab6ee49f1b1348c33d4804f44. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c85756fab6ee49f1b1348c33d4804f44/view ## Points of contact - Maurice Martin, richard.martin.25@us.af.mil, 505-853-4118 - Amanda Morris, amanda.morris.8@us.af.mil, 9377139818 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/a041886.