Endless Forge

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Endless Forge” solicitation (FA‑2394‑26‑R‑B003, also referenced as FA‑239426RB003) seeks research and development and hardware deliverables that advance critical technology elements (CTEs). Any CTE generated must be evaluated for inclusion in a Science and Technology Protection Plan (STPP) and be subject to Operations Security (OPSEC) controls. Offerors will deliver all data in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423‑1) and must accept the Government‑mandated data‑rights regime: unlimited rights for non‑commercial technical data, software, and documentation, and a customary commercial license for commercial software. The effort is a DPAS‑rated (DO‑C9) contract, NAICS 541715, with a total estimated program cost of $149 million and multiple awards anticipated. The solicitation is an open‑period, two‑step process; only a white paper is required at this stage, due by 1400 EST on 19 Feb 2028. Awards may be made under Other Transaction (prototype) agreements, Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, at the Government’s discretion. Offerors may also notify the Contracting Officer within 15 days of the notice of any capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item.

Notice ID

42dd443251834f91a8239b57e106c150

Solicitation Number

FA2394-26-R-B003

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13