Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron-STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Solicitation · FA9453-23-R-A004

posted 14 March 2023 · closed 1 October 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC33 · 12 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory, is issuing an Open Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) titled Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron-STAR) to solicit white papers on nuclear‑related research and development topics such as re‑entry environment modeling, materials characterization, nuclear explosion monitoring, and nuclear delivery design. The solicitation seeks innovative solutions that could substantially improve national nuclear deterrence capabilities and may lead to future proposals or contracts.

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