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Air Force Revives $10B Science Contract

May 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Air Force Research Laboratory revives $10B contract vehicle.
AMAC vehicle to cover unclassified R&D efforts.
Contractors to aid in tech transition and prototyping.

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Strategic Implications

The revival of the AMAC vehicle may indicate the Air Force's renewed focus on accelerating science and technology advancements. This move could benefit companies with expertise in unclassified R&D and tech transition, potentially shaping the future of military capabilities.

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What Happened

Research Laboratory Reopens Multiple-Award Vehicle For Industry Bidding

The Air Force Research Laboratory has brought back a potential $10 billion science and technology contract vehicle, just a month after its cancellation. The AMAC multiple-award contract aims to hire companies for unclassified research-and-development efforts and tech transition. The lab is seeking a pool of contractors to characterize new technologies, enable transitions, and prototype solutions. The contract’s key areas of interest include the air domain, space domain, cybersecurity, and basic research. This development was first reported by Washington Technology.

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