Federal Solicitation Opportunities
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These are federal procurement opportunities from SAM.gov for businesses to provide goods and services to government agencies.
Integrated spectrum Warfare (ISW)
Refer to the attached Announcement for general information, submission procedures, white paper content and evaluations, proposals, and focus areas of interest. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/ to start doing business with the federal government.
FCI Texarkana - 1st Qtr FY2026 - Meats
RE: Meats – 1st Qtr FY2026 - 15B515245Q00000026 Dear Quoter: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana, Texas, intends to issue solicitation 15B51525Q00000026 for the requirement of 1st Quarter FY2026 for Meats items. The NAICS code or this requirement is 311991. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. The evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance. Price will be rated higher than Past Performance. The Government will award all items to one responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frames will be considered as Non-Conformance under the contract terms and subject to termination. The solicitation will be made available on or about August 7, 2025, and will be posted in www.sam.gov in the Contract Opportunities section. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website. The anticipated date for receipt of quote is August 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via e-mail to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov. Each offeror is required per FAR 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via www.sam.gov. All responsible vendors may submit a proposal which will be considered. The anticipated date of award is August 28, 2025. FCI Texarkana, Contracting Office, P.O. Box 9500, Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500 (903)838-4587 or Tex-ProcurementProp-S@bop.gov
FCI Texarkana - 1st Qtr FY2026 - Subsistence
RE: Subsistence – 1st Qtr FY2026 - 15B515245Q00000025 Dear Quoter: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana, Texas, intends to issue solicitation 15B51525Q00000025 for the requirement of 1st Quarter FY2026 for Subsistence items. The NAICS code or this requirement is 311991. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. The evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance. Price will be rated higher than Past Performance. The Government will award all items to one responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frames will be considered as Non-Conformance under the contract terms and subject to termination. The solicitation will be made available on or about August 7, 2025, and will be posted in www.sam.gov in the Contract Opportunities section. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website. The anticipated date for receipt of quote is August 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via e-mail to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov. Each offeror is required per FAR 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via www.sam.gov. All responsible vendors may submit a proposal which will be considered. The anticipated date of award is August 28, 2025. FCI Texarkana, Contracting Office, P.O. Box 9500, Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500 (903)838-4587 or Tex-ProcurementProp-S@bop.gov
Medical Case Reviewer Services for the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)/ Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP).
The Contractor shall provide medical-expert services and medical reviewer/case management support for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) in support of the litigation process, including the defense of petitions filed against the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). This solicitation will remain open until August 24, 2026. Quotes will be reviewed, and BPAs may be issued on a rolling basis as quotes are received. The Government anticipates establishing BPAs with qualified vendors during this open period.
CI-Medical
This soliciation is for "Medical Services". Services are provided for the CI Special Agents.
66 - FMS Repair - DISPLAY UNIT, FLIGHT
Solicitation Remarks: This is a sole source requirement for the repair of the following: NSN: 7R 6610-015687028 Part Number: 267A740-3 Nomenclature: DISPLAY UNIT, FLIGHT FMS Case: AT-P-GXO Critical Application Item (CAI) RMC: 3D NAVUP WSS Philadelphia intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis under an already established BOA. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to contract with other than the current source. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. (FAR 52.225-3). One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. (FAR 52.225-5) These items require Government Source Approval prior to award. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. If you are not an approved source, you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure, which can be obtained on the internet at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Home/ Offers received which fail to provide all data required by the source approval brochure will not be considered for award under this solicitation. For information or questions regarding this notice, please contact Mrs. Dana Scott at the email address: dana.l.scott14.civ@us.navy.mil
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)
This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016, Broad Agency Announcement, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitations shall be disregarded. This BAA will remain open for five years. The resultant BAA shall have a ceiling of $20 Million, no funds will be issued against the BAA, all funding will be established against individual contracts. Please see attached BAA for further information.
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)
This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016, Broad Agency Announcement, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitations shall be disregarded. This BAA will remain open for five years. The resultant BAA shall have a ceiling of $20 Million, no funds will be issued against the BAA, all funding will be established against individual contracts. Please see attached BAA for further information.
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)
This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016, Broad Agency Announcement, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitations shall be disregarded. This BAA will remain open for five years. The resultant BAA shall have a ceiling of $20 Million, no funds will be issued against the BAA, all funding will be established against individual contracts. Please see attached BAA for further information.
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)
This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016, Broad Agency Announcement, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitations shall be disregarded. This BAA will remain open for five years. The resultant BAA shall have a ceiling of $20 Million, no funds will be issued against the BAA, all funding will be established against individual contracts. Please see attached BAA for further information.
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)
This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016, Broad Agency Announcement, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitations shall be disregarded. This BAA will remain open for five years. The resultant BAA shall have a ceiling of $20 Million, no funds will be issued against the BAA, all funding will be established against individual contracts. Please see attached BAA for further information.
Base Cameras, Columbus AFB, MS
Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall furnish all personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, and other resources required to: Provide, install, configure, and integrate a new Video Management System (VMS) Install servers or provide cloud base storage capable of storing at least 30 days of video recordings Install three (3) workstations or provide capability for administrators to log into the system virtually Replace fourteen (14) cameras and install an additional eleven (11) cameras at designated locations, as outlined in Attachment 1 Supply and install all necessary equipment and perform required configurations to integrate up to 40 existing Axis cameras into the operating system. The specific Axis camera models to be integrated are: Camera Model Name Minimum Firmware Supported - Axis 211 D2110-VE 11.10.61 Axis M3027-PVE M3027 5.55.1 Axis P-1448-LE P1448-LE 11.10.61 Axis P3346 P3346 11.10.61 Axis M3007-PVE M3007-PV 5.70.1 & 6.50.5.2 Axis P3301 P3301 5.40.9.2 Axis Q6000-E Mk II Q6000-E Mk II 6.50.5.7 Axis Q60 PTZ NFI NFI Axis Q1765-LE Q1765-LE 11.10.61 All equipment shall be connected to the Air Force Network and must comply with UFC requirements. The contractor shall become familiar with the security and network architecture of Columbus AFB to ensure an optimized and efficient system implementation. Contractor shall also provide software licensing for 1 base year and 4 option years. This requirement will be offered under NAICS Code: 561621, vendors that do not have this NAICS code referenced on SAM.gov will not be considered. This requirement will be awarded based on price and technical acceptability, where technical acceptability is defined as the vendor takes no exceptions to the Statement of Work.
Base Cameras, Columbus AFB, MS
NOTE: Solicitaton has been amended to add revised Statement of Work, Q and A, and extend the due date. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall furnish all personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, and other resources required to: Provide, install, configure, and integrate a new Video Management System (VMS) Install servers or provide cloud base storage capable of storing at least 30 days of video recordings Install three (3) workstations or provide capability for administrators to log into the system virtually Replace fourteen (14) cameras and install an additional eleven (11) cameras at designated locations, as outlined in Attachment 1 Supply and install all necessary equipment and perform required configurations to integrate up to 40 existing Axis cameras into the operating system. The specific Axis camera models to be integrated are: Camera Model Name Minimum Firmware Supported - Axis 211 D2110-VE 11.10.61 Axis M3027-PVE M3027 5.55.1 Axis P-1448-LE P1448-LE 11.10.61 Axis P3346 P3346 11.10.61 Axis M3007-PVE M3007-PV 5.70.1 & 6.50.5.2 Axis P3301 P3301 5.40.9.2 Axis Q6000-E Mk II Q6000-E Mk II 6.50.5.7 Axis Q60 PTZ NFI NFI Axis Q1765-LE Q1765-LE 11.10.61 All equipment shall be connected to the Air Force Network and must comply with UFC requirements. The contractor shall become familiar with the security and network architecture of Columbus AFB to ensure an optimized and efficient system implementation. Contractor shall also provide software licensing for 1 base year and 4 option years. This requirement will be offered under NAICS Code: 561621, vendors that do not have this NAICS code referenced on SAM.gov will not be considered. This requirement will be awarded based on price and technical acceptability, where technical acceptability is defined as the vendor takes no exceptions to the Statement of Work.
Manufacture of Trailing Edge for the B-1 Aircraft.
Solicitation amendment to extend the closing date of the RFP, 100% set aside for small business for the manufacture of the trailing edge for the B-1 aircraft.
AIR COMBAT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (ACC HQ) ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION CENTER (AMIC) COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)
UPDATE 2 September 2025 - extend open period by one year UPDATE 22 May 2025 - Removed Topics 014 and 015 UPDATE 13 March 2025 - Added Topic 016 This Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), issued in accordance with DFARS 212.70, is a competitive solicitation seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies and services that accelerate attainment of capabilities detailed in Attachment 7 (of the included attachement) to meet ACC’s mission. ACC HQ intends to obtain innovative solutions or potential new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements. Solutions may include existing technologies or procedures, not currently in use by the United States Air Force (USAF), that would enhance or streamline USAF mission capabilities. "Innovative", as defined in DFARS 212.70, means any technology, process, application, or method, including research and development, which is new as of the date of proposal submission. This CSO seeks the best commercial approaches to meet various technology objectives of ACC. All items, technologies, and services acquired using this CSO will be treated as commercial items. The Government encourages white-paper proposals that span a wide spectrum of possible technical and business solutions in response to the specific technology topics listed in attachemnt 7 (of the included attachement). The Government reserves the right to award to any combination of proposals which offer the best overall value to the Government, and to oversee all processes and approaches once initiated. Awards of efforts as a result of this announcement will be in the form of FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions (OT) as codified in 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Funding is not currently available for the topics provided in Attachment 7 (of the included attachement). Industry responses will be carefully reviewed and prioritized, with funding sought by ACC HQ to pursue innovative and optimal solutions. The price and affordability of proposed technologies will contribute to ACC’s interest in pursuing proposed solutions. Any awards resulting from this CSO will be made based on the evaluation results outlined in the attached document. The Government reserves the right to fund all, some, one, or none of the proposals submitted; may elect to fund only part of a submitted proposal; and may incrementally fund any or all awards under this CSO. All awards are subject to the availability of funds. Questions regarding the administrative or technical content of this CSO and any white paper submissions (reference Para 4.2.1) must be forwarded via email to ACCAMIC.MFT.CSO@us.af.mil, with a copy to aimee.black@us.af.mil.
Guatemala - Vehicle Rental Service
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala requires the rental services of three (3) vehicles for twelve (12) months to be used in and around Guatemala City.
JRE Help Desk
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the guidelines established in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued. The Air Force intends to award a non-competitive contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits procurement from a single responsible source when no other supplies or services can fulfill agency requirements. The requirement is for Joint Range Extension (JRE). The contractor shall deliver help desk support and sustainment services for the following JRE systems: JRE-3081, JRE-3171, JRE-3172, and JRE-13240. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code for this requirement is 541512. This synopsis is issued in compliance with FAR Part 5.203. The 633rd Contracting Squadron, located at 14 Burrell St, building 67, Langley AFB, VA 23665, intends to award a sole source contract to acquire services in support of the Air Combat Command CSS/SCPI . This notice of intent does not constitute a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties who believe they possess the capability to fulfill this requirement are invited to submit a capability statement to SSgt Tierra Brown at tierra.brown.1@us.af.mil for review no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on September 9, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. Please ensure that your response includes clear and persuasive evidence that competitive procurement would be beneficial to the Air Force. The decision by the Government not to pursue competitive contracting based on responses to this notice rests solely with the Government. Information received will generally be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement. For any inquiries regarding this notice, please contact SSgt Tierra Brown at tierra.brown.1@us.af.mil Note: Late responses will not be considered.
E-4B National and Nuclear Communication Support (N2CS) Services
To obtain a copy of the draft RFP documents, the government requires the submission of an approved DD 2345. We will not be able to provide a copy of any of the attached documents until the form DD 2345 has been approved. For more information regarding obtaining an approved DD 2345 see the website below: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/ FAR 5.207(a)(1)-(18): See RFP FA813425RB004. Description: The purpose of the N2CS ID/IQ is to procure sustainment and modernization services for mission communications systems aboard E-4B aircraft. This includes engineering, program management, field service representative support, specialized software sustainment and modernization, cybersecurity support, and facilities management support and expansion development of the System Integration Lab (SIL) necessary to perform the sustainment and modernization of the critical capabilities for the mission communication suite. The mission communication system's primary mission is to serve as the NAOC and is the key component of the National Military Command System (NMCS) for the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In case of a national emergency or destruction of ground command and control centers, the E-4B aircraft provides a highly survivable command and control communications center to direct United States Forces, execute emergency war orders, and coordinate action by civil authorities. Additionally, the E-4B provides outside the continental United States travel support for the Secretary of Defense and his staff to ensure Title 10 command and control connectivity; and it supports Federal Emergency Management Agency by providing communications and command center capability to relief efforts following natural disasters. The success of the E-4B mission is dependent on its ability to communicate effectively. The total estimated contract ceiling amount is $984M, with an ordering period of up to 10 years with the last order ending 18-months after the last option is exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, if needed. This Class J&A covers all contract actions including options and task orders for all CLINs. The ID/IQ will have a $500,000 minimum order amount, which will be met with the first order issued in conjunction with the basic contract award. A ten (10) year ordering period broken up into options that are based on three-year increments mirroring the anticipated pricing arrangements until the last year is in the Government's best interest to provide uninterrupted service. Because the Basic ID/IQ will mirror the pricing structure increments, it will flow logically for future contract administration. Included within the contract are the following types of fund appropriations: Sustainment (3400): This includes Field Service Representatives, Program Management, Recurring/Non-recurring Engineering, Recurring/Non-recurring Software Engineering, Materials/Spares, Mission Support Facility (MSF) Ops & Maintenance, SIL Sustainment and Technology Refresh, Low-Cost Modifications, Other Sustainment, Transportation, Travel, and Data. Research and Development (3600): This includes Non-recurring Engineering, Non-recurring Software Engineering, Modifications, SIL Expansion and Modernization, Prototype Kit Development, Travel, and Data Modifications (3010): This includes Non-recurring Engineering, Non-recurring Software Engineering, Materials, Modifications, Travel, Data and Transportation Requirements identified within the basic Performance Work Statement (PWS) include Support Tasks for liaison engineering to address specific tasks requirements, cybersecurity initiatives, scheduling, and other related quality assurance system modernization, planning, and program management to assist in resolving issues including, but not limited to: engineering data/vendors, logistics, certifications, test support, maintenance, troubleshooting emergency maintenance off-site and on aircraft, planning, communication suite modifications tech refreshes and upgrades, system integration lab expansion, modernization, and sustainment, studies to upgrade current systems and address obsolescence issues, and for material and other direct costs necessary for the overall sustainment of the mission communication suite. This ID/IQ CLIN structure will include separately priced CLINS for intellectual property (IP) rights. All applicable data rights clauses will be contained within the base ID/IQ contract and each task order will identify the appropriate IP rights the contractor will grant and elver under the task order. FAR 5.207(c)(12)(i): Currently, the Justification & Approval (J&A) is was approved on 4 Jul 25 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. FAR 5.207(c)(14)(i): One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. FAR 5.207(c)(14)(ii): One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. FAR 5.207(c)(14)(iii): One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. FAR 5.207(c)(15): The government is intending to award to Joint Venture Strategic Mission Systems (7NF16). The Joint Venture partners include Enclave Management, Inc (Enclave) (CAGE 4SX36), Crescent Systems, Inc. (CSI) (CAGE 046M3), and Executive Airborne Solutions, Inc. (EAS) (CAGE 5LPN5). FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii): All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. FAR 5.207(f): Contracting officers may publish notices of solicitation cancellations (or indefinite suspensions) of proposed contract actions in the GPE. FAR 52.232-18 Applies and the Government may cancel this notice at anytime without notice. Please contact Caroline Larkin (Caroline.Larkin@us.af.mil), Lisa Murrell (Lisa.Murrell@us.af.mil), and Amanda Jones (Amanda.Jones.39@us.af.mil).
Passes of the Mississippi River, South Pass, Maintenance Dredging ( Non-Continuous), Plaquemines Parish, LA ED-25-004
Amendment 0001 for W912P825B0047 Bid opening date Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 11:00 CST has been changed. Revised amendment will be issued with new bid opening date. Solicitation Package for W912P825B0047 Bid opening date Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 11:00 CST Questions are due no later than 3 September 2025 at 2:00PM. CST Drawings for W912P825B0047
Disruptioneering Program Announcement
The mission of the DARPA DSO is to identify, investigate, and leverage nascent scientific advances for national security applications by pursuing high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines. Disruption Opportunity (DO) topics are issued to rapidly investigate new concepts with focused investments. DOs enable DARPA to initiate a new investment for unclassified efforts in less than 120 calendar days from idea inception. To enable this approach, DSO will issue individual DOs under this solicitation. These opportunities will target specific technical domains important to DSO’s mission to pursue innovative research that leads to a prototype demonstration. More information about DSO’s technical domains and research topics of interest may be found at https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/dso.
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines. All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration. Amendment 0001 - Posted 02 October 2024 Amendment 0002 - Posted 18 November 2024 Amendment 0003 - Posted 11 March 2025 Amendment 0004 - Posted 29 May 2025 Amendment 0005 - Posted 26 September 2025 Removal of FedConnect Link: As of Amendment 0004, ONR is no longer accepting white papers or proposals submitted via FedConnect. Please review Amendment 0004 for the new ONR Submission Portal instructions. Extension of Announcement: As of Amendment 0005, this BAA is hereby extended by (1) year or until a successor BAA is posted.
Mentor Protege Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has a requirement for the Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit eligible mentor and protégé firms for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) MPP in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 219.71, (DFARS) 219.71 and DFARS Appendix I (as amended by 10 U.S.C. 4902 effective December 21, 2023) through this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This announcement will be posted for twelve months so white papers may be submitted at any time. This is a Two-Step Open BAA issued under the provisions of FAR 6.102(d)(2), which provides for the competitive selection of proposals. The following information is relative to Step-One, submission of white papers. DTRA will contact those offerors whose white papers are selected to proceed to Step-Two, submission of a formal proposal which is subject to availability of program funds. Formal proposals are not being accepted at this time. DO NOT submit a formal proposal until requested by DTRA’s Contracting Office. Evaluation of these white papers will occur throughout this time period. After evaluations, Mentor Firms whose, white papers are consistent with the intent of this BAA may be solicited to submit technical and cost proposals subject to availability of program funds. Formal Proposals are not being accepted at this time.
Mentor Protege Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has a requirement for the Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit eligible mentor and protégé firms for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) MPP in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 219.71, (DFARS) 219.71 and DFARS Appendix I (as amended by 10 U.S.C. 4902 effective December 21, 2023) through this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This announcement will be posted for twelve months so white papers may be submitted at any time. This is a Two-Step Open BAA issued under the provisions of FAR 6.102(d)(2), which provides for the competitive selection of proposals. The following information is relative to Step-One, submission of white papers. DTRA will contact those offerors whose white papers are selected to proceed to Step-Two, submission of a formal proposal which is subject to availability of program funds. Formal proposals are not being accepted at this time. DO NOT submit a formal proposal until requested by DTRA’s Contracting Office. Evaluation of these white papers will occur throughout this time period. After evaluations, Mentor Firms whose, white papers are consistent with the intent of this BAA may be solicited to submit technical and cost proposals subject to availability of program funds. Formal Proposals are not being accepted at this time.
Biological Technologies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is soliciting proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to revolutionize our ability to protect the nation’s warfighters. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Finding Agile Solutions for Test (FAST) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Finding Innovative Solutions for Test (FAST) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation is issued in accordance with DoD Class Deviation 2018-O0016 “DoD Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program.” Federal Agency Name: Air Force Test Center Federal Agencies Capable of Issuing Contracts/Agreements: The FAST CSO is targeted to the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) and other associated partners in test, including the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC). However, other organizations seeking innovative solutions to their test needs may issue Calls and subsequent awards/agreements under this CSO. Organizations outside of AFTC, AFRL, and AFOTEC can contact the Contracting Point of Contact (POC) identified within this document. CSO Number: FA9302-21-S-C001 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Type: This is an open CSO with Calls. Meaning this CSO will be “amended” to issue Calls as objectives requiring innovative solutions are identified by various organizations within the defense test community. These Calls will be issued by organizations, posted on betasam.gov in separate instances, and the Calls will reference the FAST CSO. The FAST CSO will remain open for the issuance of Calls until 30 Sep 22. All contract awards or agreements made against Calls under this CSO must be made on or before 30 Sep 22. The CSO general solicitation method is a pilot program. The intent is to extend FAST should the pilot program be extended or made permanent[1]. Contracts and agreements issued against this CSO are considered “commercial” notwithstanding the definition of Commercial Item in FAR 2.101. This document is not a request for white papers or proposals. Please note, interested parties will not be reimbursed for costs associated with responding to this CSO, to include responses to Calls issued against this CSO. Calls: Calls will include areas of interest (AOI) defined by the organizations issuing the calls. Each call can be designed to meet the needs of the issuing organization. Descriptions of potential Call structures can be found below. Calls will include instructions to interested parties, due dates for white papers/proposal submissions, and selection criteria. Call Structures: One-Step: The one-step process is used to request full technical and cost proposals from each interested party. The proposals are evaluated in accordance with the solicitation criteria and all of a selected proposal, part of a selected proposal, or none of the proposals are selected. Two-Step: The two-step process is sometimes used when a large number of proposals are anticipated. Potential interested parties are invited to submit brief descriptive white papers in lieu of full proposals. The Call must state whether an unfavorable white paper evaluation will bar the interested parties from further consideration. Full proposals are requested from those interested party selected in the white paper evaluation process. When proposals are received, they are evaluated, and selection decisions are made. Open: This approach allows for White Paper and/or proposal submission at any time within a specified period or at any time during the Call’s availability. A Call issued against the FAST CSO will be available for maximum of one year. With this approach, White Papers and/or proposals are evaluated as received. Closed: This approach allows for white paper and/or proposal submittals at a specified date and time as set forth within the Call. Late bid and proposal provisions (IAW FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)) are usually included in the Call. White Paper/Proposal Submission: White Papers and/or proposals must be submitted to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC) identified within each Call. Solicitation Request: White papers or Proposals are not requested at this time. White papers or proposals will be solicited via Calls. Evaluations Factors: The primary evaluation factors for selecting proposals for award shall be technical, importance to agency programs, and funds availability. Price shall be considered to the extent appropriate, but at a minimum, to determine that the price is fair and reasonable. Calls may add to these factors (e.g., past performance). Debriefings: Debriefings will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(l). The cognizant Contracting Officer for each Call will determine the best method to provide debriefings (i.e., phone call, in-person brief, or written). North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: NAICS codes will be identified within each Call issued against this CSO. Type of Contract/Instrument: The government intends to award FAR Part 12, fixed price type contracts as a result of this solicitation; however, the government also reserves the right to award an Other Transaction for Prototype project pursuant to 10 USC 2371b. The government may also award follow-on production contracts related to Other Transaction for Prototype projects issued under this CSO. The government further reserves the right to award all, part, or none of the proposals received. Estimated Program Cost: There is no cumulative ceiling estimated for this CSO. However, individual awards are not anticipated to exceed $100M. Should an offeror desire to submit a solution in excess of this value, the offeror shall contact both the cognizant FAST CSO Contracting Officer and the Call Contracting Officer for the stated area of interest. Detailed estimated cost or funding profiles may be included in Calls and amendments for Open Periods. Anticipated Number of Awards: It is anticipated that organizations will award multiple awards supporting efforts described within Calls. However, organizations issuing Calls reserve the right to award zero, one, or more contracts/agreements for all, some or none of the solicited effort based on the offeror's ability to perform desired work and funding limitations. Brief Program Summary: The objective of the FAST CSO is to provide a mechanism by which the government can partner with industry. To do so, the government must broaden its horizons – in order to bring innovative solutions required to accelerate the efficiency and effectiveness of our nation’s test mission. Awards and agreements will be issued to industry partners offering “innovative solutions” to the described objectives, desired end states, or capability gaps defined by organizations issuing Calls. To be considered, the solutions offered must meet the definition of an innovative solution. For the purposes of this CSO, innovative means any technology, process, or method including research and development, that is new as of the date of the proposal submission; or any new application of an existing technology, process, or method as of the proposal date. Additionally, this CSO may result in the award of research and development contracts/agreements ranging from basic research through operational systems development. Communication Between Prospective Offerors and Government Representatives: Open communication is encouraged. Questions, suggestions, or feedback related to the FAST CSO can be provided to the FAST CSO POC identified within this document. Calls: Specific communications related to objectives within a Call, will be treated in accordance with instructions provided within that Call. Open communications are encouraged otherwise. Communications with any of the points of contact shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. Additionally, only Contracting Officers and Agreements Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Technical POCs: Government technical POCs will be identified within each Call. Contracting POCs: Contracting Officer Marc Venzon marc_anthony.venzon@us.af.mil 661-277-3234 Contract Specialist Carlos A. Barrera carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil 661-277-8438 CSO Primary PCO Questions, suggestions, or feedback pertaining to the FAST CSO can be sent to the following email: AFTC.PZIEC.FASTCSO@us.af.mil. This email will be monitored by AFTC/PZIEC Contracting Officers. This team will be unable to answer specific questions related to Calls issued against this CSO, and interested parties are to direct questions related to Calls to those POCs identified within the Call. Miscellaneous Information: System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: SAM is the primary Government repository for prospective federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, agreements, grants, and other assistance related processes. By submission of an offer to a Call under this CSO, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220. Security: Unless otherwise stated in a Call, interested parties should submit unclassified white papers or proposals. If an interested party deems a classified white paper or proposal is necessary, refer to the Contracting POC listed within the Call. Individual Calls will identify whether a Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) is applicable to the Call. If a DD 254 is required, offerors must possess all required personnel security clearance, facility clearance, and other infrastructure requirements necessary to perform any proposed classified work in accordance with the referenced DD 254. Cybersecurity: Offerors should be aware of the provision DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements and clause DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. If an offeror is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, delivery order, or agreement. DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html. [1] See DARS Tracking Number 2018-O0016 Class Deviation – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program. The class deviation allowing the use of a CSO remains in effect until 30 Sep 2022.
Commercial Sponsorship Solicitation: MWR Elements of DAF Sports
*This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality of the United States Government. It does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds of the Government.* Introduction to MWR The U.S. Air Force Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program is a comprehensive support initiative designed to enhance the quality of life for Air Force personnel and their families. The program offers a wide range of services, facilities, and activities aimed at promoting well-being, fitness, and morale among military members. Key elements of the MWR program include recreational activities such as sports leagues, fitness centers, outdoor recreation programs, hobby shops, and arts & crafts centers; family and community support through child development centers, youth programs, and family support services; entertainment and leisure options including movie theaters, libraries, and special events; and travel and hospitality services like lodging, dining facilities, and recreational lodging. Non-federal entities can sponsor various elements of the MWR program to gain access to the military market. Sponsorship provides businesses with a unique opportunity to engage with a dedicated and diverse audience while supporting the well-being of Air Force personnel and their families. Benefits of sponsorship include brand exposure through event signage, marketing materials, and digital media, direct engagement with participants through on-site presence and product demonstrations, community involvement with a positive association to the military, and access to a large and engaged military audience. Sponsorship opportunities include event sponsorship for sports tournaments, holiday celebrations, and family fun days; facility enhancements for fitness centers and recreational facilities; program support for educational workshops and health programs; and marketing and advertising in MWR publications and social media channels. By sponsoring the U.S. Air Force MWR program, non-federal entities can enhance their brand presence, support the military community, and gain valuable access to the military market. DAF Sports Sponsorship The Department of the Air Force (DAF) offers a variety of sports sponsorship opportunities designed to enhance the morale, welfare, and recreation of Air Force personnel and their families. These opportunities allow businesses to support athletic and recreational programs while gaining visibility and access to a dedicated and diverse military audience. Sponsoring DAF sports programs provides unique benefits for both sponsors and participants, fostering community engagement and promoting physical fitness. Sponsorship opportunities include annual sports events such as the Air Force Marathon, basketball tournaments, and soccer leagues, as well as one-off competitions and championships. Fitness and wellness programs also offer sponsorship potential, with opportunities to support fitness centers, health challenges, and wellness workshops. Sponsors benefit from high brand exposure through event branding, marketing materials, digital media, and on-site presence. Opportunities for logo placement, sponsor mentions, and inclusion in promotional campaigns are available, along with direct interaction with participants and attendees, including product demonstrations and sampling. Sponsorship provides access to a large and engaged military audience, including active duty members, families, and veterans, offering insight into the preferences and behaviors of military personnel. Involvement in DAF sports programs also enhances corporate social responsibility (CSR) by demonstrating support for the well-being of Air Force personnel and their families and fostering a positive association with the military community. To become a sponsor, businesses should review the DAF sports calendar found on DAFsports.com to identify events or programs that align with their brand and sponsorship goals. Detailed information on available opportunities can be obtained by contacting the DAF sponsorship office. Sponsors should develop a proposal outlining their goals, desired level of involvement, and proposed contributions, highlighting the benefits to both the DAF sports program and their organization. After submitting the proposal to the sponsorship office, businesses will work with DAF representatives to finalize the details and agree on terms. Implementation involves coordinating with DAF staff to ensure active participation and engagement throughout the sponsorship period. Finally, sponsors should assess the impact of their sponsorship through feedback and performance metrics and consider renewing or expanding their sponsorship based on the results and ongoing opportunities. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to start the sponsorship process, businesses can contact the Sponsorship Office via email. By sponsoring DAF sports programs, businesses can enhance their brand presence, demonstrate support for the military community, and gain valuable access to the military market.
SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening
Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7146-21-S-C001 for Defense-related activities CSO DESCRIPTION / OBJECTIVES. Federal Agency Name. Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Summary FA7146-21-S-C001 Title: CDM Defense-related activities Type: Closed/Open Two-Step CSO with Calls Open Period: Initiation to 1 September 2026 (for receipt of White Papers) Ordering Period: Initiation to 30 September 2026 Purpose. This CSO is initiated under the Defense Commercial Solutions Offering Pilot Program (DARS Tracking Number: 2018-O0016), as authorized by Section 879 of the NDAA for FY17 (Pub. L. 114-328). CSOs allow for competitive selection of innovative commercial items, technologies, and services if the award results from: •· A CSO that is general in nature identifying areas of mission or technical interest, including criteria for selecting proposals and soliciting the participation of all Contractors capable of satisfying the Government's needs •· A technical evaluation by subject matter/technical experts. A CSO may be used to award a contract or an Other Transaction that meets the definition of innovative as: any technology, process or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission; or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date. The Government may issue Amendments to this CSO during the Open Period to change or correct content, as needed. The Government may also issue Calls during the Open Period requesting targeted White Papers for a specific Objective, Focus Area, and/or capability. CDM seeks innovative commercial solutions or new capabilities that fulfill its requirements, close existing capability gaps, and/or offer technological advancements in meeting the Objectives and Focus Areas detailed in the CSO attachment. Eligibility. This CSO is a full and open acquisition. White Papers will be considered from all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors. Foreign participation is allowed as specified in the attachment. CSO STRUCTURE/EXPECTATIONS. All White Papers/Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with this CSO. White Papers and Proposals must be submitted to Contracting POCs only, as specified in the CSO attachment and within each Amendment or Call. Contractors are advised that the submittal of a White Paper or Proposal is not a promise or guarantee of award. The Government intends to review all White Papers/Proposals and reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a Contractor's proposal content. The Contracting POC for this CSO is: Kevin Adams Procuring Contracting Officer kevin.adams.20@us.af.mil (301) 203-4766 The Program Manager POC for this CSO is Ms. Catherine Anderson Program Manager catherine.anderson.5@us.af.mil STEPS. This CSO will follow a Two-Step process prior to any award. First Step - White Paper Submission (see Appendix A of the full text announcement). Contractors may submit White Papers, which will include a Cover Page, Technical/Management section and Rough Order of Magnitude, at any time throughout the Open Period upon initiation of this CSO. Multiple White Papers may be submitted, and all White Papers will be reviewed. While the Government does not intend to pay for White Papers submitted under Step 1, select Calls may provide for funding on a case-by-case basis. White Papers submitted in response to a Call will be accepted and evaluated as detailed within the individual Call. The Government will review submitted White Papers and each White Paper in accordance with Appendix A of the attachment. Second Step – Proposal (see Appendix B of the full text announcement). White Papers may result in an invitation to submit full Technical/Management and Price proposals. The request from the PCO will detail all the terms and conditions for the action, to include proposal submission instructions, as well as proposal due date and time. An request from the PCO is required to submit a proposal. A Contractor submitting a proposal without first submitting a White Paper will not be considered or eligible for award. A Contactor may only submit one proposal in response to a request. The Period of Performance for individual awards will be addressed in each request. Award. The Air Force anticipates making multiple awards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations or via Other Transaction Agreement authority as a result of this CSO. A proposal must meet the evaluation criteria specified in the ItP and the needs of the Government. Therefore, the Air Force reserves the right to award no contracts or any number of contracts for all, part, or none of the proposal(s) submitted by Offerors based on the Offeror's ability to perform desired work and funding availability.
Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron-STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
Amendment 4 - 09/25/2025: The above amendement changes/updates the following item: 1. Attach updated Neutron Star Industry guide dated 25 Sept 2025, due to issues with Microsoft permissions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 3 - 09/09/2025: The above amendement changes/updates the following item: 1. Updates the QR code in the Trifold Brochure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 2 - 09/03/2025: The above amendment changes/updates the following items: Extend date offers due Attach updated Neutron Star Industry User Guide v3 dated 10 Jun 2025 with specific instructions pertaining to ROM cost estimates, and White Paper Delivery Instructions. Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of the Neutron-STAR Team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 1 - 8/15/2024 The above amendment changes/updates the following items: Extend date offers due Attach updated Neutron Star Industry User Guide v2 dated 14Aug24 with specific instruction pertaining to Topic 5 submissions Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: from Primary: Ms. Ashley Patterson, AFRL/RVKB to Mr. Ever Orozco-Perea, AFRL/RVKB Alternate: Mr. Isaac Thorp, AFRL/RVKB and Ms. Regina Alflen, AFRL/RVKB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory ARA Title: Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) ARA Type: This is an Open ARA; initial announcement SUBMISSION DATES ARE INDEFIINITE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PROGRAM SUMMARY: This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 Procurement for Experimental Purposes. AFRL is interested in receiving white papers regarding nuclear-related research and development, including, but not limited to modeling and simulation of re-entry environments, materials characterization, nuclear explosion monitoring, and design, fabrication and experimentation of nuclear delivery. Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. This solicitation intends to use the acquisition authority provided by 10 U.S.C. §4023. This authority applies to the acquisition of items related to “…ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, spaceflight, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that are necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies that are needed for the national defense.” Consequently, white papers and proposals should address how the proposed effort provides benefits to the national defense relative to the parameters of this authority, and a strategy for verifying those intended benefits. *Please see the attached Neutron Star Industry User Guide for guidance on definitions, processes, submission requirements and evaluation criteria.* BACKGROUND: AFRL’s Geo Space Division (RVBN) positions AFRL to steward, develop, and deliver leading technologies to the warfighter and the nuclear enterprise to ensure the National defense. Thus, proposed solutions should be innovative and substantially improve national defense capabilities across the domains of national nuclear deterrence operations. While the Government describes discrete topic areas below, it also anticipates that certain comprehensive technology solutions and prototypes may require multidiscipline approaches that address two or more topic areas. The topic areas covered under this announcement may be used in any combination. The Government reserves the right to add, delete or modify the topic areas as necessary. Industry-Government Communication: Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged throughout the life of this ARA. However, communication shall be limited to the Contracting/Agreement Officer once full proposals are submitted for evaluation/review. Discussions should focus on understanding Government objectives and requirements, feasibility of prospective offeror approach, and prospective offeror prior similar efforts. Discussions shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. No guidance related to technical approach will be given. Offerors are advised that only Contracting or Agreement Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government. ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS: This is a HYBRID ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement includes an open request for white papers as described below. Additionally, individual solicitations for white papers (Two-Step solicitation) and/or proposals (One-Step solicitation) related to discrete requirements may be issued. AFRL reserves the right to collapse a white paper (Two-Step solicitation) into a One-Step if the situation warrants and the white paper contains sufficient technical detail to do full technical proposal evaluation instead of white paper evaluation. Open Announcement Request: AFRL/RVBN is soliciting white papers on the research effort described in the below topic areas pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023, Procurement for Experimental Purposes. White papers submitted pursuant to the open announcement request follow the two-step procedures described below. White papers submitted under the open announcement request may be retained for 12 months. Open Announcement Submission: Unclassified White papers must be submitted to the Neutron Star Org Box at afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil. DO NOT DELIVER any classified portion of the white paper to this address. If it is determined that a classified white paper is required, please contact the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox for specific delivery instructions. Additional instructions for white paper submissions can be found in the Neutron STAR Industry User Guide attached to this announcement. Individual Solicitation Request: Individual Solicitations, except for Limited Solicitations, for white papers and proposals will be issued under this announcement via the Government Point of Entry (GPE) at https://sam.gov. Notification of Individual Solicitations may be announced on other platforms (i.e. www.grants.gov) and will direct Offerors to the GPE for full solicitation details. Individual Solicitation Submissions: Submission requirements for Individual Solicitations will be specified in the solicitation details of each Individual Solicitation. Individual Solicitation Variations: Variations of the ARA Individual Solicitation process are available for use. The following types are commonly used but are not considered all inclusive. One-Step: The one-step process is used to request full technical and cost proposals from each Offeror. The proposals are reviewed in accordance with the solicitation criteria and typically all, part, or none of a proposal may be selected for award. Two-Step: The two-step process is used to request white papers and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs. The Individual Solicitation must state whether an unfavorable white paper review will bar the Offeror from further consideration. The Government may retain unselected white papers for a specific period, which will be identified in the individual solicitation. White papers submitted under the open announcement request may be retained for 12 months. Full proposals are requested from those Offerors selected in the white paper review process. After proposals are received, they are processed and reviewed in accordance with the One-Step process. Limited Individual Solicitations: This approach allows for solicitation to a limited group of potential offerors. Request for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for white papers will be issued directly to potential offerors without a requirement to publish to the GPE. The Government may issue solicitations that combine one or more of the above approaches. Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US nuclear deterrent mission and warfighter needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor https://sam.gov to ensure they receive the latest guidance for this announcement. The Government shall provide updates to this announcement no less than annually. Updates may include changes to topic areas, submission requirements, administrative changes, evaluation criteria, solicitation methods, etc. (not an inclusive list). Type of Contract/Instrument: The Government reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of the research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract, agreement or assistance instrument type under the authorities below: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 U.S.C. §4021 "Other Transaction for Research” 10 U.S.C. §4022 "Other Transaction for Prototype" 10 U.S.C. §4023 "Procurement for Experimental Purposes" 15 U.S.C §3710a – Cooperative Research and Developments Agreements 15 U.S.C §3715 – Partnership Intermediaries 32 C.F.R. §22.215 – Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Government anticipates that a mix of contract/ instrument types will be used throughout the life of this announcement. Generally, awards under this announcement or any Individual Solicitations may be Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (Completion and Term), Cost Reimbursement, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Sharing, and Incentive. NOTE: If a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) type contract is recommended as the award type authority, then the FAR clauses will be referenced at the Individual Solicitation level or within the Request for Proposal. The FAR and FAR supplement provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference. The full text of these provisions and clauses can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov. If an assistance instrument (grants or cooperative agreements) is recommended as the award type, then articles and guidance found under DoDGARS, 200 CFR, OMB/DoD Policy shall be used and followed as appropriate. If an Other Transaction (OT) is recommended as the award type, then the FAR references and clauses will not apply. The terms and conditions of an OT agreement shall be developed and negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Estimated Program Cost: The overarching announcement has an unrestricted ceiling. However, Individual Solicitations may elect to provide an estimated program value or funding profile for planning purposes. Anticipated Number of Awards: The Air Force anticipates awarding multiple awards for this announcement. However, the Air Force reserves the right to award zero, one, or more grants, agreements, other transactions, or contracts for all, some or none of the solicited effort based on the Offeror’s ability to perform desired work and funding availability. There is no limit on the number of awards that may be made to an individual Offeror. Award Schedule: The anticipated period of performance will be determined through dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives for each topic area and specified in each individual award. Individual Solicitations may elect to provide a desired technical execution schedule for planning purposes. Deliverables: Hardware and software deliverables will be specified within a separately priced contract/award line items and data deliverables will be specified on individual Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRLs) in any resultant contract or an OT article. Within Scope Award Modifications: Offerors are advised that due to the inherent uncertainty of research and development efforts, awards resulting from this announcement may be modified during performance to make within scope changes, to include but not limited to, modifications which increase overall contract/award ceiling amount. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: Before the Government can issue an award, an Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If an Offeror was previously registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the information has been transferred to SAM. However, it is in the Offeror’s interest to visit SAM and ensure that all their data is up to date from SAM and other databases to avoid delay in award. SAM replaced CCR, Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). SAM allows firms interested in conducting business with the federal government to provide basic information on business capabilities and financial information. To register, visit https://www.sam.gov. Science & Technology (S&T) Program Protection: Offerors that are submitting PROPOSAL RESPONSES ONLY (Not required for submission of white papers) shall submit as a part of the proposal submission 1.) a completed Standard Form (SF) 424, Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form for all Senior/Key Personnel proposed; and 2.) A Completed Security Program Questionnaire. Offerors may be asked to provide a mitigation plan for any identified S&T Protection risks. The Government reserves the right to determine if an offer is unawardable on the grounds of unacceptable S&T Protection risk based on its review of the SF 424 and Security Program Questionnaire. By submitting a proposal, the offeror certifies that it is in compliance with Section 223(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 which requires that: (a) the Principal Investigator (PI) and other key personnel certify that the current and pending support provided on the proposal is current, accurate and complete; (b) agree to update such disclosure at the request of the agency prior to the award of support and at any subsequent time the agency determines appropriate during the term of the award; (c) the PI and other key personnel have been made aware of the requirements under Section 223(a)(1) of this Act; and (d) certification includes the following statement: “I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 218, Section 1001)”. Announcement Period: The overarching announcement has no end date and is in effect until further closed or rescinded. Open Announcement Points of Contact: Address Technical Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: Primary: Maj Montgomery, AFRL/RVBN Alternate: Harper Baird, AFRL/RVBN Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: Primary: Ms. Ashley Patterson, AFRL/RVKB Alternate: Mr. Isaac Thorp, AFRL/RVKB NOTE: Individual Solicitation Points of Contact will be specified within the solicitation. Topic Areas and Topic Descriptions Note: ALL topics are controlled by security access requirements. 1. Nuclear System Development Develop foundational capabilities, requirements, strategies, and identify candidate technologies for enhanced nuclear surety. 2. Nuclear Systems Integration Integration nuclear and non-nuclear components of future U.S. nuclear experiment units for development and delivery to various U.S. integration and test organizations. 3. Nuclear System Flight Experimentation and Evaluation Development and delivery of nuclear systems to various U.S. test organizations. 4. Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Improve capabilities to detect, locate, discriminate and characterize the depths, yields and other emplacement conditions of nuclear explosions. 5. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication Enable uninterrupted delivery of strategic and critical conventional data within contested and nuclear environments, via innovative new technologies and architectures. Support contractors: The AFRL Space Vehicles (RV) Directorate have contracted for various business and staff support services from the following companies. Aero Thermo Technology, 620 Discovery Drive Building I, Suite 110, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 Fury Solutions LLC, 1617 Ashmont CT, Xenia, OH 45385-7060 Apogee Engineering LLC, 8610 Explorer Drive Suite 305, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1036 AFRL Space Vehicles (RV) Directorate require these contractors to obtain administrative access to proprietary information submitted by other contractors. Administrative access is defined as "handling or having physical control over information for the sole purpose of accomplishing the administrative functions specified in the administrative support contract, which do not require technical professionals assigned to accomplish the specified administrative tasks." These contractors have signed general non-disclosure agreements and organizational conflict of interest statements. The required administrative access will be granted to non-technical professionals. Examples of the administrative tasks performed include: a) Assembling and organizing information for R&D case files; b) Accessing library files for use by Government personnel; c) Handling and administration of proposals, contracts, contract funding and queries; and d) administering the tool that will be used for conducting white paper and proposal evaluations. These various business and staff support service contractors are prohibited from responding to this announcement. Offerors shall either complete paragraph (*) below or provide written objection to administrative access. Any objection to administrative access: a) Shall be provided in writing to the contracting officer within 10 days of RFP (or PRDA, BAA, etc., as appropriate) issuance; and b) Shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. *I consent to administrative access, as defined above, by RD and RV business and staff support services contractors to any proprietary information submitted under this solicitation or delivered under any resulting contract.
Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron-STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
Amendment 2 - 09/03/2025: The above amendment changes/updates the following items: Extend date offers due Attach updated Neutron Star Industry User Guide v3 dated 10 Jun 2025 with specific instructions pertaining to ROM cost estimates, and White Paper Delivery Instructions. Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of the Neutron-STAR Team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 1 - 8/15/2024 The above amendment changes/updates the following items: Extend date offers due Attach updated Neutron Star Industry User Guide v2 dated 14Aug24 with specific instruction pertaining to Topic 5 submissions Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: from Primary: Ms. Ashley Patterson, AFRL/RVKB to Mr. Ever Orozco-Perea, AFRL/RVKB Alternate: Mr. Isaac Thorp, AFRL/RVKB and Ms. Regina Alflen, AFRL/RVKB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory ARA Title: Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) ARA Type: This is an Open ARA; initial announcement SUBMISSION DATES ARE INDEFIINITE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PROGRAM SUMMARY: This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 Procurement for Experimental Purposes. AFRL is interested in receiving white papers regarding nuclear-related research and development, including, but not limited to modeling and simulation of re-entry environments, materials characterization, nuclear explosion monitoring, and design, fabrication and experimentation of nuclear delivery. Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. This solicitation intends to use the acquisition authority provided by 10 U.S.C. §4023. This authority applies to the acquisition of items related to “…ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, spaceflight, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that are necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies that are needed for the national defense.” Consequently, white papers and proposals should address how the proposed effort provides benefits to the national defense relative to the parameters of this authority, and a strategy for verifying those intended benefits. *Please see the attached Neutron Star Industry User Guide for guidance on definitions, processes, submission requirements and evaluation criteria.* BACKGROUND: AFRL’s Geo Space Division (RVBN) positions AFRL to steward, develop, and deliver leading technologies to the warfighter and the nuclear enterprise to ensure the National defense. Thus, proposed solutions should be innovative and substantially improve national defense capabilities across the domains of national nuclear deterrence operations. While the Government describes discrete topic areas below, it also anticipates that certain comprehensive technology solutions and prototypes may require multidiscipline approaches that address two or more topic areas. The topic areas covered under this announcement may be used in any combination. The Government reserves the right to add, delete or modify the topic areas as necessary. Industry-Government Communication: Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged throughout the life of this ARA. However, communication shall be limited to the Contracting/Agreement Officer once full proposals are submitted for evaluation/review. Discussions should focus on understanding Government objectives and requirements, feasibility of prospective offeror approach, and prospective offeror prior similar efforts. Discussions shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. No guidance related to technical approach will be given. Offerors are advised that only Contracting or Agreement Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government. ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS: This is a HYBRID ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement includes an open request for white papers as described below. Additionally, individual solicitations for white papers (Two-Step solicitation) and/or proposals (One-Step solicitation) related to discrete requirements may be issued. AFRL reserves the right to collapse a white paper (Two-Step solicitation) into a One-Step if the situation warrants and the white paper contains sufficient technical detail to do full technical proposal evaluation instead of white paper evaluation. Open Announcement Request: AFRL/RVBN is soliciting white papers on the research effort described in the below topic areas pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023, Procurement for Experimental Purposes. White papers submitted pursuant to the open announcement request follow the two-step procedures described below. White papers submitted under the open announcement request may be retained for 12 months. Open Announcement Submission: Unclassified White papers must be submitted to the Neutron Star Org Box at afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil. DO NOT DELIVER any classified portion of the white paper to this address. If it is determined that a classified white paper is required, please contact the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox for specific delivery instructions. Additional instructions for white paper submissions can be found in the Neutron STAR Industry User Guide attached to this announcement. Individual Solicitation Request: Individual Solicitations, except for Limited Solicitations, for white papers and proposals will be issued under this announcement via the Government Point of Entry (GPE) at https://sam.gov. Notification of Individual Solicitations may be announced on other platforms (i.e. www.grants.gov) and will direct Offerors to the GPE for full solicitation details. Individual Solicitation Submissions: Submission requirements for Individual Solicitations will be specified in the solicitation details of each Individual Solicitation. Individual Solicitation Variations: Variations of the ARA Individual Solicitation process are available for use. The following types are commonly used but are not considered all inclusive. One-Step: The one-step process is used to request full technical and cost proposals from each Offeror. The proposals are reviewed in accordance with the solicitation criteria and typically all, part, or none of a proposal may be selected for award. Two-Step: The two-step process is used to request white papers and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs. The Individual Solicitation must state whether an unfavorable white paper review will bar the Offeror from further consideration. The Government may retain unselected white papers for a specific period, which will be identified in the individual solicitation. White papers submitted under the open announcement request may be retained for 12 months. Full proposals are requested from those Offerors selected in the white paper review process. After proposals are received, they are processed and reviewed in accordance with the One-Step process. Limited Individual Solicitations: This approach allows for solicitation to a limited group of potential offerors. Request for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for white papers will be issued directly to potential offerors without a requirement to publish to the GPE. The Government may issue solicitations that combine one or more of the above approaches. Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US nuclear deterrent mission and warfighter needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor https://sam.gov to ensure they receive the latest guidance for this announcement. The Government shall provide updates to this announcement no less than annually. Updates may include changes to topic areas, submission requirements, administrative changes, evaluation criteria, solicitation methods, etc. (not an inclusive list). Type of Contract/Instrument: The Government reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of the research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract, agreement or assistance instrument type under the authorities below: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 U.S.C. §4021 "Other Transaction for Research” 10 U.S.C. §4022 "Other Transaction for Prototype" 10 U.S.C. §4023 "Procurement for Experimental Purposes" 15 U.S.C §3710a – Cooperative Research and Developments Agreements 15 U.S.C §3715 – Partnership Intermediaries 32 C.F.R. §22.215 – Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Government anticipates that a mix of contract/ instrument types will be used throughout the life of this announcement. Generally, awards under this announcement or any Individual Solicitations may be Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (Completion and Term), Cost Reimbursement, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Sharing, and Incentive. NOTE: If a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) type contract is recommended as the award type authority, then the FAR clauses will be referenced at the Individual Solicitation level or within the Request for Proposal. The FAR and FAR supplement provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference. The full text of these provisions and clauses can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov. If an assistance instrument (grants or cooperative agreements) is recommended as the award type, then articles and guidance found under DoDGARS, 200 CFR, OMB/DoD Policy shall be used and followed as appropriate. If an Other Transaction (OT) is recommended as the award type, then the FAR references and clauses will not apply. The terms and conditions of an OT agreement shall be developed and negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Estimated Program Cost: The overarching announcement has an unrestricted ceiling. However, Individual Solicitations may elect to provide an estimated program value or funding profile for planning purposes. Anticipated Number of Awards: The Air Force anticipates awarding multiple awards for this announcement. However, the Air Force reserves the right to award zero, one, or more grants, agreements, other transactions, or contracts for all, some or none of the solicited effort based on the Offeror’s ability to perform desired work and funding availability. There is no limit on the number of awards that may be made to an individual Offeror. Award Schedule: The anticipated period of performance will be determined through dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives for each topic area and specified in each individual award. Individual Solicitations may elect to provide a desired technical execution schedule for planning purposes. Deliverables: Hardware and software deliverables will be specified within a separately priced contract/award line items and data deliverables will be specified on individual Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRLs) in any resultant contract or an OT article. Within Scope Award Modifications: Offerors are advised that due to the inherent uncertainty of research and development efforts, awards resulting from this announcement may be modified during performance to make within scope changes, to include but not limited to, modifications which increase overall contract/award ceiling amount. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: Before the Government can issue an award, an Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If an Offeror was previously registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the information has been transferred to SAM. However, it is in the Offeror’s interest to visit SAM and ensure that all their data is up to date from SAM and other databases to avoid delay in award. SAM replaced CCR, Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). SAM allows firms interested in conducting business with the federal government to provide basic information on business capabilities and financial information. To register, visit https://www.sam.gov. Science & Technology (S&T) Program Protection: Offerors that are submitting PROPOSAL RESPONSES ONLY (Not required for submission of white papers) shall submit as a part of the proposal submission 1.) a completed Standard Form (SF) 424, Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form for all Senior/Key Personnel proposed; and 2.) A Completed Security Program Questionnaire. Offerors may be asked to provide a mitigation plan for any identified S&T Protection risks. The Government reserves the right to determine if an offer is unawardable on the grounds of unacceptable S&T Protection risk based on its review of the SF 424 and Security Program Questionnaire. By submitting a proposal, the offeror certifies that it is in compliance with Section 223(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 which requires that: (a) the Principal Investigator (PI) and other key personnel certify that the current and pending support provided on the proposal is current, accurate and complete; (b) agree to update such disclosure at the request of the agency prior to the award of support and at any subsequent time the agency determines appropriate during the term of the award; (c) the PI and other key personnel have been made aware of the requirements under Section 223(a)(1) of this Act; and (d) certification includes the following statement: “I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 218, Section 1001)”. Announcement Period: The overarching announcement has no end date and is in effect until further closed or rescinded. Open Announcement Points of Contact: Address Technical Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: Primary: Maj Montgomery, AFRL/RVBN Alternate: Harper Baird, AFRL/RVBN Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: Primary: Ms. Ashley Patterson, AFRL/RVKB Alternate: Mr. Isaac Thorp, AFRL/RVKB NOTE: Individual Solicitation Points of Contact will be specified within the solicitation. Topic Areas and Topic Descriptions Note: ALL topics are controlled by security access requirements. 1. Nuclear System Development Develop foundational capabilities, requirements, strategies, and identify candidate technologies for enhanced nuclear surety. 2. Nuclear Systems Integration Integration nuclear and non-nuclear components of future U.S. nuclear experiment units for development and delivery to various U.S. integration and test organizations. 3. Nuclear System Flight Experimentation and Evaluation Development and delivery of nuclear systems to various U.S. test organizations. 4. Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Improve capabilities to detect, locate, discriminate and characterize the depths, yields and other emplacement conditions of nuclear explosions. 5. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication Enable uninterrupted delivery of strategic and critical conventional data within contested and nuclear environments, via innovative new technologies and architectures. Support contractors: The AFRL Space Vehicles (RV) Directorate have contracted for various business and staff support services from the following companies. Aero Thermo Technology, 620 Discovery Drive Building I, Suite 110, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 Fury Solutions LLC, 1617 Ashmont CT, Xenia, OH 45385-7060 Apogee Engineering LLC, 8610 Explorer Drive Suite 305, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1036 AFRL Space Vehicles (RV) Directorate require these contractors to obtain administrative access to proprietary information submitted by other contractors. Administrative access is defined as "handling or having physical control over information for the sole purpose of accomplishing the administrative functions specified in the administrative support contract, which do not require technical professionals assigned to accomplish the specified administrative tasks." These contractors have signed general non-disclosure agreements and organizational conflict of interest statements. The required administrative access will be granted to non-technical professionals. Examples of the administrative tasks performed include: a) Assembling and organizing information for R&D case files; b) Accessing library files for use by Government personnel; c) Handling and administration of proposals, contracts, contract funding and queries; and d) administering the tool that will be used for conducting white paper and proposal evaluations. These various business and staff support service contractors are prohibited from responding to this announcement. Offerors shall either complete paragraph (*) below or provide written objection to administrative access. Any objection to administrative access: a) Shall be provided in writing to the contracting officer within 10 days of RFP (or PRDA, BAA, etc., as appropriate) issuance; and b) Shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. *I consent to administrative access, as defined above, by RD and RV business and staff support services contractors to any proprietary information submitted under this solicitation or delivered under any resulting contract.
Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron-STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
Amendment 3 - 09/09/2025: The above amendemnt changes/updates the following item: 1. Updates the QR code in the Trifold Brochure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 2 - 09/03/2025: The above amendment changes/updates the following items: Extend date offers due Attach updated Neutron Star Industry User Guide v3 dated 10 Jun 2025 with specific instructions pertaining to ROM cost estimates, and White Paper Delivery Instructions. Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of the Neutron-STAR Team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 1 - 8/15/2024 The above amendment changes/updates the following items: Extend date offers due Attach updated Neutron Star Industry User Guide v2 dated 14Aug24 with specific instruction pertaining to Topic 5 submissions Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: from Primary: Ms. Ashley Patterson, AFRL/RVKB to Mr. Ever Orozco-Perea, AFRL/RVKB Alternate: Mr. Isaac Thorp, AFRL/RVKB and Ms. Regina Alflen, AFRL/RVKB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory ARA Title: Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) ARA Type: This is an Open ARA; initial announcement SUBMISSION DATES ARE INDEFIINITE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PROGRAM SUMMARY: This is an Open ARA announcement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023 Procurement for Experimental Purposes. AFRL is interested in receiving white papers regarding nuclear-related research and development, including, but not limited to modeling and simulation of re-entry environments, materials characterization, nuclear explosion monitoring, and design, fabrication and experimentation of nuclear delivery. Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. This solicitation intends to use the acquisition authority provided by 10 U.S.C. §4023. This authority applies to the acquisition of items related to “…ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, spaceflight, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that are necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies that are needed for the national defense.” Consequently, white papers and proposals should address how the proposed effort provides benefits to the national defense relative to the parameters of this authority, and a strategy for verifying those intended benefits. *Please see the attached Neutron Star Industry User Guide for guidance on definitions, processes, submission requirements and evaluation criteria.* BACKGROUND: AFRL’s Geo Space Division (RVBN) positions AFRL to steward, develop, and deliver leading technologies to the warfighter and the nuclear enterprise to ensure the National defense. Thus, proposed solutions should be innovative and substantially improve national defense capabilities across the domains of national nuclear deterrence operations. While the Government describes discrete topic areas below, it also anticipates that certain comprehensive technology solutions and prototypes may require multidiscipline approaches that address two or more topic areas. The topic areas covered under this announcement may be used in any combination. The Government reserves the right to add, delete or modify the topic areas as necessary. Industry-Government Communication: Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged throughout the life of this ARA. However, communication shall be limited to the Contracting/Agreement Officer once full proposals are submitted for evaluation/review. Discussions should focus on understanding Government objectives and requirements, feasibility of prospective offeror approach, and prospective offeror prior similar efforts. Discussions shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. No guidance related to technical approach will be given. Offerors are advised that only Contracting or Agreement Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government. ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS: This is a HYBRID ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement includes an open request for white papers as described below. Additionally, individual solicitations for white papers (Two-Step solicitation) and/or proposals (One-Step solicitation) related to discrete requirements may be issued. AFRL reserves the right to collapse a white paper (Two-Step solicitation) into a One-Step if the situation warrants and the white paper contains sufficient technical detail to do full technical proposal evaluation instead of white paper evaluation. Open Announcement Request: AFRL/RVBN is soliciting white papers on the research effort described in the below topic areas pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §4023, Procurement for Experimental Purposes. White papers submitted pursuant to the open announcement request follow the two-step procedures described below. White papers submitted under the open announcement request may be retained for 12 months. Open Announcement Submission: Unclassified White papers must be submitted to the Neutron Star Org Box at afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil. DO NOT DELIVER any classified portion of the white paper to this address. If it is determined that a classified white paper is required, please contact the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox for specific delivery instructions. Additional instructions for white paper submissions can be found in the Neutron STAR Industry User Guide attached to this announcement. Individual Solicitation Request: Individual Solicitations, except for Limited Solicitations, for white papers and proposals will be issued under this announcement via the Government Point of Entry (GPE) at https://sam.gov. Notification of Individual Solicitations may be announced on other platforms (i.e. www.grants.gov) and will direct Offerors to the GPE for full solicitation details. Individual Solicitation Submissions: Submission requirements for Individual Solicitations will be specified in the solicitation details of each Individual Solicitation. Individual Solicitation Variations: Variations of the ARA Individual Solicitation process are available for use. The following types are commonly used but are not considered all inclusive. One-Step: The one-step process is used to request full technical and cost proposals from each Offeror. The proposals are reviewed in accordance with the solicitation criteria and typically all, part, or none of a proposal may be selected for award. Two-Step: The two-step process is used to request white papers and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs. The Individual Solicitation must state whether an unfavorable white paper review will bar the Offeror from further consideration. The Government may retain unselected white papers for a specific period, which will be identified in the individual solicitation. White papers submitted under the open announcement request may be retained for 12 months. Full proposals are requested from those Offerors selected in the white paper review process. After proposals are received, they are processed and reviewed in accordance with the One-Step process. Limited Individual Solicitations: This approach allows for solicitation to a limited group of potential offerors. Request for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for white papers will be issued directly to potential offerors without a requirement to publish to the GPE. The Government may issue solicitations that combine one or more of the above approaches. Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US nuclear deterrent mission and warfighter needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor https://sam.gov to ensure they receive the latest guidance for this announcement. The Government shall provide updates to this announcement no less than annually. Updates may include changes to topic areas, submission requirements, administrative changes, evaluation criteria, solicitation methods, etc. (not an inclusive list). Type of Contract/Instrument: The Government reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of the research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract, agreement or assistance instrument type under the authorities below: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 U.S.C. §4021 "Other Transaction for Research” 10 U.S.C. §4022 "Other Transaction for Prototype" 10 U.S.C. §4023 "Procurement for Experimental Purposes" 15 U.S.C §3710a – Cooperative Research and Developments Agreements 15 U.S.C §3715 – Partnership Intermediaries 32 C.F.R. §22.215 – Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Government anticipates that a mix of contract/ instrument types will be used throughout the life of this announcement. Generally, awards under this announcement or any Individual Solicitations may be Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (Completion and Term), Cost Reimbursement, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Sharing, and Incentive. NOTE: If a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) type contract is recommended as the award type authority, then the FAR clauses will be referenced at the Individual Solicitation level or within the Request for Proposal. The FAR and FAR supplement provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference. The full text of these provisions and clauses can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov. If an assistance instrument (grants or cooperative agreements) is recommended as the award type, then articles and guidance found under DoDGARS, 200 CFR, OMB/DoD Policy shall be used and followed as appropriate. If an Other Transaction (OT) is recommended as the award type, then the FAR references and clauses will not apply. The terms and conditions of an OT agreement shall be developed and negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Estimated Program Cost: The overarching announcement has an unrestricted ceiling. However, Individual Solicitations may elect to provide an estimated program value or funding profile for planning purposes. Anticipated Number of Awards: The Air Force anticipates awarding multiple awards for this announcement. However, the Air Force reserves the right to award zero, one, or more grants, agreements, other transactions, or contracts for all, some or none of the solicited effort based on the Offeror’s ability to perform desired work and funding availability. There is no limit on the number of awards that may be made to an individual Offeror. Award Schedule: The anticipated period of performance will be determined through dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives for each topic area and specified in each individual award. Individual Solicitations may elect to provide a desired technical execution schedule for planning purposes. Deliverables: Hardware and software deliverables will be specified within a separately priced contract/award line items and data deliverables will be specified on individual Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRLs) in any resultant contract or an OT article. Within Scope Award Modifications: Offerors are advised that due to the inherent uncertainty of research and development efforts, awards resulting from this announcement may be modified during performance to make within scope changes, to include but not limited to, modifications which increase overall contract/award ceiling amount. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: Before the Government can issue an award, an Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If an Offeror was previously registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the information has been transferred to SAM. However, it is in the Offeror’s interest to visit SAM and ensure that all their data is up to date from SAM and other databases to avoid delay in award. SAM replaced CCR, Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). SAM allows firms interested in conducting business with the federal government to provide basic information on business capabilities and financial information. To register, visit https://www.sam.gov. Science & Technology (S&T) Program Protection: Offerors that are submitting PROPOSAL RESPONSES ONLY (Not required for submission of white papers) shall submit as a part of the proposal submission 1.) a completed Standard Form (SF) 424, Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form for all Senior/Key Personnel proposed; and 2.) A Completed Security Program Questionnaire. Offerors may be asked to provide a mitigation plan for any identified S&T Protection risks. The Government reserves the right to determine if an offer is unawardable on the grounds of unacceptable S&T Protection risk based on its review of the SF 424 and Security Program Questionnaire. By submitting a proposal, the offeror certifies that it is in compliance with Section 223(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 which requires that: (a) the Principal Investigator (PI) and other key personnel certify that the current and pending support provided on the proposal is current, accurate and complete; (b) agree to update such disclosure at the request of the agency prior to the award of support and at any subsequent time the agency determines appropriate during the term of the award; (c) the PI and other key personnel have been made aware of the requirements under Section 223(a)(1) of this Act; and (d) certification includes the following statement: “I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 218, Section 1001)”. Announcement Period: The overarching announcement has no end date and is in effect until further closed or rescinded. Open Announcement Points of Contact: Address Technical Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: Primary: Maj Montgomery, AFRL/RVBN Alternate: Harper Baird, AFRL/RVBN Address Announcement Questions to the Neutron STAR Org Mailbox (afrl.rvkb.afrlneutronstardms@us.af.mil) attention of: Primary: Ms. Ashley Patterson, AFRL/RVKB Alternate: Mr. Isaac Thorp, AFRL/RVKB NOTE: Individual Solicitation Points of Contact will be specified within the solicitation. Topic Areas and Topic Descriptions Note: ALL topics are controlled by security access requirements. 1. Nuclear System Development Develop foundational capabilities, requirements, strategies, and identify candidate technologies for enhanced nuclear surety. 2. Nuclear Systems Integration Integration nuclear and non-nuclear components of future U.S. nuclear experiment units for development and delivery to various U.S. integration and test organizations. 3. Nuclear System Flight Experimentation and Evaluation Development and delivery of nuclear systems to various U.S. test organizations. 4. Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Improve capabilities to detect, locate, discriminate and characterize the depths, yields and other emplacement conditions of nuclear explosions. 5. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication Enable uninterrupted delivery of strategic and critical conventional data within contested and nuclear environments, via innovative new technologies and architectures. Support contractors: The AFRL Space Vehicles (RV) Directorate have contracted for various business and staff support services from the following companies. Aero Thermo Technology, 620 Discovery Drive Building I, Suite 110, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 Fury Solutions LLC, 1617 Ashmont CT, Xenia, OH 45385-7060 Apogee Engineering LLC, 8610 Explorer Drive Suite 305, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1036 AFRL Space Vehicles (RV) Directorate require these contractors to obtain administrative access to proprietary information submitted by other contractors. Administrative access is defined as "handling or having physical control over information for the sole purpose of accomplishing the administrative functions specified in the administrative support contract, which do not require technical professionals assigned to accomplish the specified administrative tasks." These contractors have signed general non-disclosure agreements and organizational conflict of interest statements. The required administrative access will be granted to non-technical professionals. Examples of the administrative tasks performed include: a) Assembling and organizing information for R&D case files; b) Accessing library files for use by Government personnel; c) Handling and administration of proposals, contracts, contract funding and queries; and d) administering the tool that will be used for conducting white paper and proposal evaluations. These various business and staff support service contractors are prohibited from responding to this announcement. Offerors shall either complete paragraph (*) below or provide written objection to administrative access. Any objection to administrative access: a) Shall be provided in writing to the contracting officer within 10 days of RFP (or PRDA, BAA, etc., as appropriate) issuance; and b) Shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection. *I consent to administrative access, as defined above, by RD and RV business and staff support services contractors to any proprietary information submitted under this solicitation or delivered under any resulting contract.
16 - FMS REPAIR - BLADE, ROTARY WING
This is a sole source requirement for the repair of the following: Nomenclature: BLADE, ROTARY WING NSN: 7RE 1615 011589679 VH Part Number: 70150-29100-041 FMS Case: AT-P-GXO Critical Safety Item (CSI) RMC: 3C Qty: 12 NAVUP WSS Philadelphia intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis under an already established BOA. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to contract with other than the current source. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. (FAR 52.225-3). One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. (FAR 52.225-5) These items require Government Source Approval prior to award. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. If you are not an approved source, you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure, which can be obtained on the internet at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Home/ Offers received which fail to provide all data required by the source approval brochure will not be considered for award under this solicitation. For information or questions regarding this notice, please contact Mrs. Dana Scott at the email address: dana.l.scott14.civ@us.navy.mil
2025 Army Geospatial Center (AGC) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
The Army Geospatial Center (AGC), is soliciting proposals in accordance with FAR 35.016 relating to the advancement of the state-of-the-art and increasing knowledge or understanding in any of the geospatial research topic areas identified in this solicitation. This announcement is open for 365 days from the original posting date. Any white papers or proposals received during that time shall only be considered for award of a contract, not for any other transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
QBI Topic Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative topic (QBIT) inviting submissions of innovative infrastructure, equipment, and expertise available to provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) support for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), described in the QBI 2026 Program Announcement (PA), DARPA-PA-26-02. All proposals in response to the technical area(s) described herein will be submitted to DARPA-PA-26-02-01 and, if selected, will result in an award of an Other Transaction (OT) for Research project. To view the original DARPA Program Announcement for QBI 2026, visit SAM.gov under solicitation number DARPA-PA-26-02: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c26b38bf041a4d70b00ed619bebb4773/view
USS BLUE RIDGE 5C1 DSRA TYCOM 7 (YOKOSUKA, JAPAN)
Pursuant to FAR 5.202(a)(12), this is a non-mandatory synopsis. This solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka (NAVSUP FLCY) has a new requirement in support of the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The repair and maintenance package of work items are included as Task Group Instruction (TGI) as ATTACHMENT (I). PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 21 Jul 2026 through 20 Jun 2028 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Naval Base OFFER: Offerors must provide all information required by this solicitation no later than 17 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST). Access to the work specification package listed in Section J as ATTACHMENT (I) may only be accessed through DoD SAFE. DoD SAFE is a secure U.S. Government repository which enables the sharing of large files and requires outside users to receive a drop-off request from the U.S. Government. Therefore, any offeror intending to provide a proposal to this solicitation shall request access by sending an email to: risa.sakurai.ln@us.navy.mil, ai.gillard.ln@us.navy.mil, and gil.lopez3.civ@us.navy.mil by 10 Oct 2025 10:00 am JST. Once the U.S. Government receives the offeror’s access request, the U.S. Government will provide the offeror with a link and instructions to retrieve ATTACHMENT (I). Offerors shall note that access is only available for 14 days once sent.
USS BLUE RIDGE 5C1 DSRA TYCOM 7 (YOKOSUKA, JAPAN)
Pursuant to FAR 5.202(a)(12), this is a non-mandatory synopsis. This solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka (NAVSUP FLCY) has a new requirement in support of the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The repair and maintenance package of work items are included as Task Group Instruction (TGI) as ATTACHMENT (I). PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 21 Jul 2026 through 20 Jun 2028 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Naval Base OFFER: Offerors must provide all information required by this solicitation no later than 17 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST). Access to the work specification package listed in Section J as ATTACHMENT (I) may only be accessed through DoD SAFE. DoD SAFE is a secure U.S. Government repository which enables the sharing of large files and requires outside users to receive a drop-off request from the U.S. Government. Therefore, any offeror intending to provide a proposal to this solicitation shall request access by sending an email to: risa.sakurai.ln@us.navy.mil, ai.gillard.ln@us.navy.mil, and gil.lopez3.civ@us.navy.mil by 10 Oct 2025 10:00 am JST. Once the U.S. Government receives the offeror’s access request, the U.S. Government will provide the offeror with a link and instructions to retrieve ATTACHMENT (I). Offerors shall note that access is only available for 14 days once sent.
AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA
Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of the Functional Materials and Applications mission. Functional Materials technologies range from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition are of interest. Descriptors of Materials and Manufacturing Directorate technology interests are presented in the context of functional materials core technical competencies and applications.
AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA
Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate is soliciting white papers and potentially technical and cost proposals under this announcement that support the needs of the Functional Materials and Applications mission. Functional Materials technologies range from materials and scientific discovery through technology development and transition are of interest. Descriptors of Materials and Manufacturing Directorate technology interests are presented in the context of functional materials core technical competencies and applications.
STRING, NOMEX
To be considered for award, the offeror must complete and submit the attached solicitation# SPMYM4-26-Q-3033 via email to Contracting Officer: wongduean.a.guajardo.civ@us.navy.mil. Please provide your quote no later (see attached) HST. All questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted electronically via email to Mrs. Wongduean Guajardo (see above email address). If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. IAW FAR 52.212-2. Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Offeror. The evaluation factors will be the following : 1) Technical Capability 2) ETD and 3.) Price
SPRTA125R00168 (NSN:2915-01-310-2141)
FUEL CONTROL,AFTERB NSN: 2915013102141 P/N: 7901001L12 14 each
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO – U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly “DRAFT CSO – Flight School Next”, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.
120-DAY SPECIAL TIME CHARTER WITH ONE 50-DAY OPTION JONES ACT
SOLICITATION N3220526R6016 Q&A 0001 IS HEREBY POSTED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Q&A 0001. SOLICITATION N3220526R6016 IS HEREBY AMENDED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AMENDMENT A0001 RFP N3220526R6016 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY ATTACHED.
120-DAY SPECIAL TIME CHARTER WITH ONE 50-DAY OPTION JONES ACT
RFP N3220526R6016 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY ATTACHED.
DATA PACK ASSEMBLY
CONTACT INFORMATION|4|N7M1.15|BUD|717-605-1350|Kailyn.m.muro.civ@us.navy.mil| ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2||| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|COMBO||TBD|N00104|TBD|TBD|See schedule|TBD|||TBD|||||| NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|1|WSS| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)|2||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)|11|||||||||||| OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)|1|180 days after date of award.| NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (OCT 2020)(DEVIATION 2020-O0008)|1|| ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2024)|13|||||||||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024))|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1|| ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)|13|334412|750|X|X|||||||||| INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)|2||| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PERPARDENESS, AND ENRGY PROGAM USE (APRIL 2008))|2||X| The purpose of this Amendment is to update the clauses and provisions, update the option period, and extend the offer due date to 03 NOV 2026. This Amendment makes no other changes. \ Accelerated delivery is encouraged and accepted before the delivery date(s) listed in the schedule. ^^ All freight is FOB Origin. This RFQ is for repair. The resultant award of this solicitation will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractors written acceptance prior to execution.. Verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding. The Government is seeking a Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of: 276 Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required. Please note freight is handled by Navy CAV or Proxy CAV as stated in NAVSUPWSSFA24 or NAVSUPWSSFA25. Your quote should include the following information: QUOTE AMOUNT AND RTAT Unit Price:__________ Total Price:__________ Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): _______ days If your company is not quoting the Government's Required Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) or earlier, provide your company's capacity constraints? _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): the resultant contractual delivery requirement is measured from asset Return to the date of asset acceptance under the terms of the contract. For purposes of this section, Return is defined as physical receipt of the F-condition asset at the contractors facility as reflected in the AAction Date entry in the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) system. In accordance with the CAV Statement of Work, the contractor is required to accurately report all transactions by the end of the fifth regular business day after receipt and the Action Date entered in CAV must be dated to reflect the actual date of physical receipt. The Contractor must obtain final inspection and acceptance by the Government for all assets within the RTATs established in this contract. Check one: Firm-fixed-Price ___ Estimated ___ NTE ___ Return Material Authorization # (RMA), if applicable:__________ ALL PRICING IS FIRM. PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN PROVIDING PRICE: Include repair price with all costs associated with receipt and complete repair of material that may be in unwhole condition, missing hardware, damaged, handling damage, missing parts and wear damage. Delivery Vehicle (if Delivery Order requested) (if your company has a current BOA/IDIQ, for example) :__________________ TESTING AND EVALUATION IF BEYOND REPAIR T&E fee/price (if asset is determined BR/BER): If an item is determined BR, and the contractor provides documentation that costs were incurred during evaluation and determination of BR, the contracting officer will negotiate a reduced contract price, not-to exceed (NTE) $___________associated with the repair effort to reflect the BR status of the equipment. The T&E fee (if asset is determined BR/BER) was determined/computed based on:______________________________________. AWARDEE INFO & PERFORMANCE LOCATION Awardee CAGE: __________ Inspection & Acceptance CAGE, if not same as ""awardee CAGE"": __________ Facility/Subcontractor CAGE (where the asset should be shipped), if not same as ""awardee CAGE"":__________ IOT COMPARE REPAIR PRICE TO PRICE TO BUY NEW New unit price:__________ New unit delivery lead-time:__________ ALL PRICING IS FIRM. PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN PROVIDING PRICE: Include repair price with all costs associated with receipt and complete repair of material. Option Remarks: The Contract Officer would like to exercise a 100% option quantity within180-days of the effective date of the contract award. The contractor willprovide the same delivery turnaround as the base line items. A modificationwill be completed at the time the option is exercised and all current contract terms and conditions will apply to the option quantity. Please indicate if the Contracting Officer may exercise the 100% optionquantity for the procurement contract. Yes ___ or No ____ Please indicate the pricing for the option quantity. Price Each: $___________ IMPORTANT NOTE: Any asset for which the contractor does not meet the required RTAT will incur a price reduction per unit/per month the contractor is late - any delay determined to be excusable (e.g. Government Delay) will not result in a price reduction. If a price reduction is required due to unexcusable contractor delay, the Contracting Officer will implement the aforementioned price reduction via a ""reconciliation modification"" at the end of the contract performance. Price reductions made pursuant to this section shall not limit other remedies available to the Government for failure to meet required RTATs, including but not limited to the Government's right to terminate for default. In reference to the above important note, the contractor provides the following price reduction amount per unit per month the contractor does not meet the RTAT: $__________, up to a maximum of: $_________. \ 1. SCOPE 1.1 This contract/purchase order contains the requirements for repair and the contract quality requirements for the DATA PACK ASSEMBLY . 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Applicable Documents - The document(s) listed below form a part of this contract/purchase order including modifications or exclusions. 2.1.1 "Document References" listed below must be obtained by the Contractor. Ordering information is included as an attachment to this contract/purchase order. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Cage Code/Reference Number Items - The DATA PACK ASSEMBLY repaired under this contract/purchase order shall meet the operational and functional requirements as represented by the Cage Code(s) and reference number(s) listed below. All repair work shall be performed in accordance with the contractors repair/overhaul standard practices, manuals and directives including but not limited to drawings, technical orders, manufacturing operations, tooling instructions, approved repair standards and any other contractor or government approved documents developed to provide technical repair procedures. CAGE___Ref. No. ;54547 131020-1 1GX03 131020-1 5MQW9 131020-1; 3.2 Marking - This item shall be physically identified in accordance with ;MIL-STD-130, REV N, 16 NOV 2012; . 3.3 Changes in Design, Material Servicing, or Part Number - Except for a Code 1 change, which shall be processed as provided in the code statement shown below, no substitution of items shall be made until the NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer has notified and approval has been given by issuance of a written change order. When any change in design, material, servicing or part number is made to replace or substitute any item to be furnished on this contract/purchase order, the Contractor shall furnish, for the substituting/replacement item, a drawing and an explanation of the reason for the change, explaining the reason therefor. If finished detail drawings are not available, shop drawings in the form used by the manufacturer will be acceptable for Government evaluation. When notifying the Procurement Contracting Officer of the reasons for making substitutions, the type of change shall be indicated by code number in accordance with one of the following statements: Code 1: PART NUMBER CHANGE ONLY - If the Manufacturer's Part Number indicated thereon has changed, but the parts are identical in all respects, supply the item and advise NAVICP-MECH immediately of the new part number. Code 2: Assembly (or set or kit) not furnished - Used following detail parts. Code 3: Part not furnished separately - Use assembly. Code 4: Part redesigned - Old and new parts are completely interchangeable. Code 5: Part redesigned - New part replaces old. Old part cannot replace new. Code 6: Part redesigned - Parts not interchangeable. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE 4.1 Responsibility for Inspection - Unless otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order, the Contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 4.2 Responsibility for Compliance - All items must meet all requirements of this contract/purchase order. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the Contractor's overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract/purchase order. Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, not does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material. 4.3 Records - Records of all inspection work by the Contractor shall be kept complete and available to the Government during the performance of contract/purchase order and for a period of 365 calendar days after final delivery of supplies. 4.4 Inspection/Testing Repaired Items - The Contractor shall perform all inspection and testing requirements as specified in the original manufacturer's specifications and drawings. 5. PACKAGING 5.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking - Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking shall be in accordance with the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule and as specified below. MIL-STD 2073 PACKAGING APPLIES AS FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THE SCHEDULE 6. NOTES 6.1 Ordering Information for Document References - The Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DODSSP), Website http://www.dsp.dla.mil/, provides product information for the Department Of Defense Index Of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) (i.e.Military/Federal Specifications and Standards), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and other DODSSP Products. Most Specifications can obtained directly from http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ A. Availability of Cancelled Documents - The DODSSP offers cancelled documentsthat are required by private industry in fulfillment of contractual obligationsin paper format. Documents can be requested by phoning the Subscription Services Desk. B. Commercial Specifications, Standards, and Descriptions - These specifications, standards and descriptions are not available from Government sources. Theymay be obtained from the publishers of the applicable societies. C. Ordnance Standards (OS), Weapons Specifications (WS), and NAVORD OSTD 600 Pages - These type publications may be obtained by submitting a request to: Commander, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center Code 8410P, 101 Strauss Avenue Indian Head, MD 20640-5035 D. On post-award actions, requests for "Official Use Only" and "NOFORN" (Not Releasable To Foreign Nationals) documents must identify the Government ContractNumber, and must be submitted via the cognizant Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) for certification of need for the document. On pre-award actions such requests must be submitted to the PCO for certification of need for the document. E. NOFORN Military Specifications and Standards (including Amendments, Change Notices and Supplements, but NOT interim Changes) to be ordered from: Contracting Officer NAVSUP-WSS Code 87321 5450 Carlisle Pike P.O. Box 2020 Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055-0788 F. Nuclear Reactor Publications Assigned NAVSEA Documents and Identification Numbers (i.e. NAVSEA Welding Standard, NAVSEA 250-1500-1) are to be ordered enue: Commanding Officer NAVSUP-WSS Code 009 5450 Carlisle Pike P.O. Box 2020 Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055-0788 G. Technical Manuals Assigned NAVSEA Identification Numbers (i.e. NAVSEA Welding And Brazing Procedure, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248) are to be ordered from: Commanding Officer NAVSUP-WSS Code 1 Support Branch 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19111-5094 H. Interim Changes and Classified Specifications must be obtained by submitting a request on DD Form 1425 to NAVSUP-WSS. 6.2 In accordance with OPNAVINST 5510.1 all documents and drawings provided by the U.S. Navy to perspective Contractors must include a "Distribution Statement" to inform the contractor of the limits of distribution, and the safeguarding of the information contained on those documents and drawings. There are 7 (seven) seperate distribution statement codes used for non-classified documents and drawings. The definition for each is as follows: A... approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. B... distribution authorized to US Governments agencies only. C... distribution authorized to US Government agencies and their contractors. D... distribution authorized to DoD and DoD contractors only. E... distribution authorized to DoD Components only. F... further distribution only as directed by Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, code 09T. X... distribution is authorized to US Government agencies and private individuals or enterprises eligible to obtain export controlled technical data in accordance with OPNAVINST 5510.161. 6.3 Notice To Distributors/Offerors - Consideration for award of contract shall be given only to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item represented in this solicitation. If you desire to be considered as a potential source for award of this contract, proof of being an authorized distributor shall be provided on company letterhead signed by a responsible company official and sent with your offer to the Procurement Contracting Officer.
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