Multi-Spectral Sensing Technologies Research and Development (MUSTER)

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
FA8650-21-S-1180
NAICS
541715
PSC
AC12
Posted
May 20, 2026
Response due
January 20, 2027

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking research and development services for multi-spectral sensing technologies under contract FA865021S1180, classified under NAICS 541715. This solicitation is suitable for small businesses with capabilities in advanced technology development and compliance with federal regulations, including travel requirements. Interested contractors should note that travel costs will be reimbursed on a cost-reimbursement basis, and all travel must receive prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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Description

Section J, Attachment 11 Contract #FA865021S1180 Page 1 of 7 Statement of Work (SOW) Supplemental Requirements 20 May 2026 The following paragraphs are also considered be a part of the SOW/PWS requirements and the Contractor is responsible for compliance to the same extent as the rest of the SOW/PWS. 1. Implementation of Disclosure of Information: In order to comply with R-DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, the following copies of the information to be released are required at least 50 days prior to the scheduled release date: a. One (1) copy(ies) to: To Be Determined, Contracting Officer b. One (1) copy(ies) to: To Be Determined, Program Manager 2. Travel: a. The Contractor may be required to travel within the contiguous United States and overseas. The Contractor may be required to travel by Government-provided transportation. Travel requirements will be reimbursed by separate voucher and must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Travel requirements will be identified, proposed, and negotiated on an as-required cost-reimbursement basis. Billable travel costs are airfare, ground transportation, and per diem costs – not labor hours. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any passports or visas and making travel arrangements to and from any CONUS location. i. Per diem, airfare, and all other allowable travel costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. All travel within overseas areas shall be approved in advance by the COR. ii. The Government may provide travel to and from overseas work sites via Air Mobility Command (AMC) flights if available. AMC travel fees may be Contractor-paid and invoiced to the Government. The Government will be responsible for obtaining travel clearances and issuance of any required special orders. b. Use of AMC transportation shall be approved in advance by the COR or the Contracting Officer. Orders authorizing AMC travel will specify the Contractor’s Customer Identification Code (CIC). If the Contractor does not have CIC number, the orders will state, “Special account handling: Billing for AMC transportation will be forwarded to TBD Use of AMC transportation is subject to availability. c. The travel CLIN is intended to pay for travel occurring at the direction of the Government performed in conjunction with a specific trip authorized in a task order. Travel by clerical support personnel shall be approved in advance by the COR or Contracting Officer. 3. Key Positions and Minimum Qualifications: a. Contractor personnel holding the position titles and having the qualifications listed below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract: Key Positions: Minimum Qualifications: (list by job title) (list minimum qualifications in terms of education and/or experience) -- 1 of 7 -- Section J, Attachment 11 Contract #FA865021S1180 Page 2 of 7 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX b. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer before the departure of any individual in a key position and identify the proposed substitution. Any proposed personnel substitution that does not meet the minimum qualification requirements described above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. 4. Packaging and Marking: a. All hardware deliverable contract items shall be packaged in accordance with established commercial practices. b. When special delivery and/or handling instructions are required, all boxes and/or crates must contain the following statement in plain sight and in bold letters: INSTRUCTION TO RECEIVING OFFICE – DO NOT OPEN; CONTENTS ARE SENSITIVE TO DAMAGE WHEN IMPROPERLY OPENED OR HANDLED. CONTACT THE RESPONSIBLE TECHNICAL PROJECT OFFICER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT. CONTACT INFORMATION: To Be Determined (insert POC’s name and contact information). 5. Program Manager: The Government Program Manager for this effort is To Be Determined 6. Program Focal Points: The individuals listed below are identified as focal points for this contract. Principal Investigator: To Be Determined Technical Contract Manager: To Be Determined Alternate: To Be Determined 7. Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products: It is the sense of the Congress that an entity that is awarded a funding agreement under the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technical Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program of a Federal agency under Section 9 of the Small Business Act should, when purchasing any equipment or a product with funds provided through the funding agreement, purchase only American made equipment and products, to the extent possible in keeping with the overall purpose of that program. 8. Base Support: Base support may be provided by the Government to the Contractor in accordance with this SOW/PWS. a. The Contractor will require use of base support on a rent-free, non-interference basis to include Government-controlled working space, material, equipment, services (including automatic data processing), or other support (excluding use of the Defense Switched Network (DSN)) which the Government determines can be made available at, or through, any Air Force installation where this contract shall be performed. b. Unless otherwise stipulated in the contract schedule, the Contractor will use base support on a no-charge-for-use basis and the value shall be a part of the Government’s contract consideration. -- 2 of 7 -- Section J, Attachment 11 Contract #FA865021S1180 Page 3 of 7 c. The Contractor will immediately report (with a copy to the cognizant contract administration office (CAO)) inadequacies, defective base support, or nonavailability of support stipulated by the contract schedule, together with a recommended plan for obtaining the required support. Facilities are not to be purchased under this contract by the Contractor. Additionally, the Contractor (or authorized representative) will not purchase or otherwise furnish

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