This is an open-ended Air Force Research Laboratory advanced research announcement seeking white papers for innovative nuclear-related R&D, including nuclear system development, integration, flight experimentation/evaluation, explosion monitoring, and nuclear command, control, and communications. The announcement operates as a hybrid process, with both open white paper submissions and individual solicitations using one- or two-step approaches, and multiple awards are anticipated with no per-offeror award limit. The announcement has

This is an open, indefinite Advanced Research Announcement from the Air Force Research Laboratory for nuclear-related R&D, including system development, integration, and monitoring. The announcement has no overall budget ceiling, and the location for performance is not specified. It strongly encourages dialogue with the government and will result in multiple awards using various contract types. White papers are submitted via email and may be retained for 12 months.