Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety (ORBS 2.0) - Industry Day

This solicitation seeks a contractor to support the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety (ORBS) program. The program aims to conduct research on the bioeffects of directed energy (DE) technologies, focusing on lasers, nuclear flash, and DE modeling and simulation. Research will span TRLs 1-6 and encompass laboratory and field studies, development of protective equipment and countermeasures, and creation of advanced modeling and simulation tools. Critical requirements include expertise in laser systems operation and maintenance, biophotonics, vision psychophysics, high-performance computing, and software development adhering to DevSecOps principles. The contractor will be responsible for delivering various deliverables, including publications, reports, software, and hardware, and will be required to comply with all applicable safety, security, and ethical guidelines, including those related to human and animal subjects research, biosafety, and export controls. The contractor must also participate in relevant training programs and establish Associate Contractor Agreements for collaborative efforts.

Notice ID

733de47abc404cd2b3de7e49252ddbbd

Solicitation Number

9-12-2025

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12