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Air Force Research Laboratory Seeks National Network
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Air Force Research Laboratory on Feb. 26, 2026 posted a sources-sought notice seeking industry, investors and academia input on standing up a national research network to accelerate dual-use technologies into operational capability for the Air Force and Space Force. The RFI outlines five lines of effort including architecture, governance, partnerships, private capital involvement and mission alignment. Responses are due March 23.
Key Points
- 1Issues RFI for a national research network to turn dual-use technology into operational capability.
- 2Seeks input on governance, architecture, partnerships, private capital, and mission alignment across services.
- 3Invites industry, investors, academia to propose teaming, workforce development, and technology transfer mechanisms.
Scoring Rationale
Official AFRL RFI drives high impact due to national scope, limited novelty and shallow reporting.
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