Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

The Air Force is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement for research and development in advanced sensor technologies—including waveform phenomenology, passive EO/IR, hyperspectral imaging, high‑resolution standoff imaging, infrared search‑track, and space‑based sensing. Offerors must first submit a white paper containing a technical discussion of the proposed research approach and a rough‑order‑of‑magnitude, time‑phased cost estimate. Within 30 working days the Government will evaluate the white papers; selected firms will be invited to submit a full technical and cost proposal. If an offeror elects an Indefinite‑Delivery‑Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contract, the submission must include a basic IDIQ technical/management proposal (max 35 pages), a Statement of Work responding to the applicable Statement of Objectives, and a business proposal (including a Subcontracting Plan when required). Separate proposals for Task Order 0001 and Task Order 0002—each with technical/management, SOW, and cost components—are also required. Proposals must contain a project funding profile by Government Fiscal Year, disclose any exceptions to solicitation requirements, and attach any Forward Pricing Rate Agreements or Recommendations. There are no page limits for cost/business sections, cost sharing is optional, and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Funding is estimated at $250 million for FY21‑FY26 (subject to change), and all reporting will follow the attached Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs).

Notice ID

bcfcb31bbf46413299e7cf01ad78b92f

Solicitation Number

FA8650-21-S-1180

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12