Center of Excellence (CoE) in Guided-Wave Infrared Sources

Post Date

November 7th 2012

Application Due Date

December 7th 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

FOA-RQKS-2013-02

CFDA Number(s)

12.800

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

3

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $4200000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

NOTE: This replaces the referenced number: BAA-RQKSE-2013-02, published in FBO on 9/11/2012). The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) seek applicants to provide a Center of Excellence in the development of guided-wave infrared sources. It is anticipated that successful bidders will propose tasks in both the basic and applied research domains associated with the broad categories of infrared waveguides and/or fibers for low-loss optical transmission, lasers, nonlinear conversion devices and beam control devices. Wavelength regimes of interest are those consistent with atmospheric transmission windows as well as organic and inorganic absorption in the 2-12 micron region. It is also anticipated that successful bidders will have significant experience in education of students in technical areas of interest. Successful bidders will also demonstrate a willingness to make results of research available to the technical community at large through activities such as frequent seminars, publications and presentations at conferences. Program Engineer: William Mitchell, AFRL/RYMWA, (937) 528-8660 or email: william.mitchell@wpafb.af.mil. "General OPSEC procedures, policies and awareness is required in an effort to reduce program vulnerability from successful adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. OPSEC will be applied throughout the lifecycle of the contract. The Critical Information List will be provided upon request by the RYOY Security Office. While working on the government installation OPSEC will be provided by the RYOY Security Office".

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Defense

• Office:

  Air Force -- Research Lab

• Agency Contact:

  Jodi Alvarez
  Contract Negotiator
  Phone 937-255-0470

• Agency Mailing Address:

  For Questions & Assistance

• Agency Email Address:

  jodonna.alvarez@wpafb.af.mil