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Notice ID: 601d58c146344b2b9394b10a8280e2d1Solicitation

Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

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22 October 2026 Amendment 3- Solicitation amended to add Q&A 2 attachment.

16 October 2026 Amendment 2- Solicitation amended to revise the technical proposal page limit for Technical Area 2 from 15 pages to 20 pages and to identify 06 November 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Time as the deadline for requesting DoD SAFE link for proposal submission. Also, adding a Q&A attachment.

28 September 2026 Amendment 1- Solicitation amended to revise technical proposal page limit to 15 pages per Technical Area.

In support of the AFRL Information and Spectrum Dominance Directorate (AFRL/RF), the objective of the ADEPT effort is to develop pre-emptive or reactive countermeasure solutions —including expendable, directed energy, and novel developmental solutions in the EO spectrum—to protect U.S.  aircraft and aircrew in contested environments. 

The ADEPT program is divided into two separate technical areas:

  1. Hardware & Executable Analysis of Threats (HEAT)
  2. Advanced Countermeasure Engineering (ACE)

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Overview

Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
Posted:October 22, 2026
NAICS:541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Last Updated:Oct 22, 2026
First published:
Last updated on SAM.gov:
PSC:AC32: NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Solicitation
Place of Performance:Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

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Files (15)

  • 20S1119_MSDEW_ARA_Solicitation_Announcement_Updated_Apr2026.pdf

    249 KBAdded in Presolicitation version 6Posted
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  • ADEPT_Q and A_ 2.xlsx

    9.4 KBAdded in Solicitation version 5Posted
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  • Security Risk Review Appendix 3 - AFRL Privacy Act for Covered Individuals Fillable.pdf

    107 KBAdded in Presolicitation version 4Posted
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  • MSDEW ARA_ Call 03_ADEPT.pdf

    513 KBAdded in Solicitation version 4Posted
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  • Security Risk Review Appendix 2 - Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet.pdf

    71 KBAdded in Presolicitation version 4Posted
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  • ADEPT_Q and A_1.xlsx

    12 KBAdded in Solicitation version 4Posted
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  • Security Risk Review Appendix 1 - Security Program Questionnaire.docx

    24 KBAdded in Presolicitation version 4Posted
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  • Security Risk Review AFRLI 61-113.pdf

    747 KBAdded in Presolicitation version 4Posted
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  • Attachment 1- Placeholder Techncial Area 1 (HEAT) Statement of Objectives (SOO).pdf

    218 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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  • Attachment 2 - Placeholder Technical Area 2 (ACE) Statement of Objectives (SOO).pdf

    106 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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  • Attachment 3 - AFRL SOW -PWS Supplemental Requirements.pdf

    346 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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  • Attachment 4-ADEPT CDRLs -20260727.pdf

    179 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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  • Attachment 5 - Placeholder Solicitation DD254.pdf

    84 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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  • Attachment 6 - Section K (Reps.Certs).pdf

    319 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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  • Attachment 7_Model Contract_(ADEPT).pdf

    769 KBAdded in Solicitation version 2Posted
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Lifecycle

  1. 1
    Version 1Presolicitation

    Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)

    Notice 4c3b792bc7ff4fc7a3dbaa28c89244a8 on SAM.gov

  2. 2
    Version 2Solicitation

    Type changed from Presolicitation to Solicitation

    Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

    Notice a6d190b08cd74ae29024f003c9eec1dc on SAM.gov

  3. 3
    Version 3Solicitation

    Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

    Notice 18f164a9429d46299fe4a29bd49d384a on SAM.gov

  4. 4
    Version 4Solicitation

    Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

    Notice 5ee3a9593b0e4829a5e0ec63826dfbba on SAM.gov

  5. 5
    Version 5SolicitationCurrent

    Aircraft Defensive Electro-optical Protection Technologies (ADEPT)

    Notice 601d58c146344b2b9394b10a8280e2d1 on SAM.gov

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Additional Details

Solicitation Number

FA2377-26-R-B011

Archive Date

Nov 24, 2026

Office Address

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541