University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, was awarded a $10,398,708 cost-no-fee contract for advanced material manufacturing research. This contract provides for research and development meant to advance manufacturing technologies. Work will be performed at Storrs, Connecticut, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 20, 2027.  This contract was a competitive acquisition and one offer was received.  Fiscal 2022 and 2023 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $10,398,708 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA2394-23-C-B060).