Amd2

Open Two-Step Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
Overview Information
This amendment is an annual notice of an Open ARA. White papers are still being accepted for against this ARA. Please see the full BAA announcement, posted 4 May 2018, for specific details on white paper submissions.

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NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 and the small business size is 1,000 employees.
Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/RXS Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Advanced Power and Technology Office (APTO) ARA Title: APTO – Government Requirement for Advanced Power and Energy

(GRAPE)

ARA Type: AMENDMENT 02

ARA Number: FA8650-18-S-5008

THIS WILL BE A TWO-STEP SOLICITATION:

First Step: WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: This ARA is open and effective from 3 May 2018 until 2 May 2023. White Papers will be considered if received any time prior to 2 May 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 3:00 p.m. local time. Please do not send white papers prior to 3 May 2018. Whitepapers may be submitted electronically to the Contracting POC. Second Step: PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: To be provided in the Requests for Proposals sent to offerors that submit White Papers considered to meet the needs of the Air Force.
NOTE: Any white paper or proposal received at the Government Office designated in this ARA after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered except at the Contracting Point of Contract’s discretion. It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility. These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and proposals received after the above stated date and time as a result of security delays will be considered “late.” Furthermore, note that if offerors utilize commercial carriers in the delivery of proposals, they may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations. Be advised, if the U.S. Postal Service is used, this building only receives U.S. Postal Mail twice a week and delivery by that means may not meet the proposal due date and time established herein. Early white paper/proposal submission is encouraged.

As of 3 Oct 2017

Submission: White Papers must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC): Whitney Foxbower, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RQKMS, Bldg 45, 2130 8th St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541.