IMPORTANT UPDATE: Effective 1 October 2025, SBIR/STTR program authorization has expired. New activity is paused; ongoing awards remain valid. Awardees are encouraged to contact their TPOCs and contracting officers with questions regarding active awards.
AFWERX streamlines the acquisition process to get innovative technology to Airmen and Guardians more quickly. It accomplishes this through:
- A recurring solicitation cycle for Open and Specific topics, which creates a consistent pathway for companies to engage.
- An accelerated 90-day timeline between a solicitation’s closing and contract award.
- Reduced proposal requirements that save time for both companies and government evaluators.
- The implementation of programs like STRATFI/TACFI, which help promising technologies transition from a research phase to a larger acquisition program.