2022 PACA – 34th Briefing for Industry (BFI)

Start Date: Aug 15, 2022

End Date: Aug 18, 2022

PROFESSIONAL AEROSPACE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1984 to promote a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between the aerospace industry and Government agencies, PACA has become widely recognized and used by all Government agencies in the New Mexico area as a forum for interaction with industry.

The 2022 BFI will offer three days of comprehensive presentations and an exceptional opportunity to meet with industry and government customers face-to-face. This unique event draws more than 500 industry and government representatives annually.

The presentations feature business opportunities for 2022 and beyond and include descriptions of missions; program objectives and plans; and identify contracting opportunities and technical points of contact.

ABOUT AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. With a workforce of 11,000+ across nine technology areas and 40 other operations worldwide, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development.

Within AFRL, scientists and engineers collaborate to execute crosscutting R&D. External collaboration including partnerships with industry, academia and other agencies is also an integral part of AFRL’s business model. In continuing with this integrated, cooperative approach, AFRL will seamlessly support the S&T needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force. Today’s global threats require multi-disciplinary solutions, and AFRL is committed to supporting the warfighter in every key domain.

HOW TO ENGAGE WITH AFRL

Today, more than ever, we are looking for ideas to keep us on the cutting-edge of new and innovative technologies. To make it easier for idea generators to CONNECT with our Air Force and Space Force science and technology experts and opportunities, we have created this website. Simply click on the lightbulb icon to submit an idea, or peruse our links to find open opportunities in our Science and Technology ecosystem. How do you find the right opportunity, event, or website – one that ticks all the boxes for you – by using our easy search and filter functions on each page. For more information, watch the above video and visit our About Us page. Share your idea and GET CONNECTED to the Air Force and Space Force!

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AFRL 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

Check out AFRL’s impact on the Air Force and the Aerospace industry for 2021 HERE.

AFRL’S SPACE VEHICLES AND DIRECTED ENERGY DIRECTORATES

From developing the latest space component technology to flying state of the art satellite space experiments, AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate ensures the United States Space Force maintains superiority in space.

AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate is the Department of the Air Force’s Center of Expertise for directed energy and optical technologies. Located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, the directorate develops and transitions technologies in four core technical competencies: laser systems, high power electromagnetics, weapons modeling and simulation, and directed energy and electro-optics for space superiority.

AFRL pioneered the first and only megawatt-class airborne laser, and is a world leader in ground-based space imaging using adaptive optics with a 3.5-meter telescope in New Mexico, and a 3.6-meter telescope in Hawaii. The Directorate is transitioning game-changing counter-electronics and laser system technologies to the warfighter.

SPACE VEHICLES AND DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES FEATURED AT BFI

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AFRL reimagines what’s possible by leading scientific research and development for the Air Force and Space Force.

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