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Open Two-Step Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
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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: This is the Initial Announcement
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.
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. Submission: White Papers must be submitted to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC): Samantha McKee or to Mary Ann Sharits, AFRL/RQKMS, Bldg 45, 2130 8th St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541.
Annual Updates: It is noted that for ease of reference this ARA will be republished at yearly intervals for updates.

As of 3 Oct 2017

Closed Periods: This solicitation may be closed periodically if it conflicts with a call for APTO solicitation FA8650-16-S-5001, check on FedBizOpps.com for solicitation