Endless Forge

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Endless Forge” solicitation (FA‑2394‑26‑R‑B003, also referenced as FA239426RB003) seeks research and development effort and associated hardware to advance critical technology elements (CTEs). Offerors must conduct R&D in accordance with the Statement of Work and deliver all data per the Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423‑1). Any CTE generated will be evaluated for inclusion in a Science and Technology Protection Plan (STPP) and must comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements. Deliverables include components, purchased equipment, and prototypes, with data rights granting unlimited rights to non‑commercial technical data, software, and documentation, and a customary commercial license for commercial software. This is a two‑step open‑period solicitation (white‑paper only) open until 19 Feb 2028, with multiple awards anticipated from a total program ceiling of $149 M. Awards may be issued as Other Transaction (OT) prototype agreements, Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, at the Government’s discretion. The contract is a DPAS‑rated DO‑C9 order (15 CFR 700) and is not set‑aside. Offerors may also notify the Contracting Officer within 15 days of the notice of their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item. Attachments include the draft SOW, security risk review, and required forms (SF 298, SF 424, Security Program Questionnaire, etc.).

Notice ID

70023ff1fb1b46b7994a5389d5cf9d8c

Solicitation Number

FA2394-26-R-B003

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13