CALL for INNATE and Attachments

FA2391-23-S-2403
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research

(PACER)

Innovative Architecture and Technology (INNATE) CALL

OVERVIEW INFORMATION

NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) with Aircraft, Aircraft Engine, and Engine Parts exception), and the small business size standard is 1,500 employees.
Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, AFRL/RQT
Broad Agency Announcement Type: This is Innovative Architecture and Technology (INNATE) Call against the initial FA2391-23-S-2403. This is a two step call. The first step is a Call for White Papers.
Moratorium on White Papers: Beginning from the date of publication of this call and continuing until six months after the due date for proposals, no white papers submitted covering the topic specified in this call, “RQT Topic 14 – Future Enabling Air Breathing Propulsion” will be reviewed.
Broad Agency Announcement Number: FA2391-23-S-2403
DUE DATE AND TIME: White Paper Due Date and Time: 22 Sep 2023 local time 4:00 P.M. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. NOTE: Proposal receipt after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). Early proposal submission is encouraged.
Submission: White Paper Proposals must be submitted to the Primary Contracting Point of Contact (POC): Peter Seiley, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RQKPB, Bldg 45, 2130 8th St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541. Submission will be electronic. Proposals can be submitted by email to [email protected] or offerors may request a DOD Safe Drop Off Request by email to [email protected] at least 4 calendar days prior to White Paper due date.
Type of Contract/Instrument: The Air Force reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the FAR. The Air Force may also consider award of an appropriate technology transfer mechanism if applicable. It is anticipated that awards under this Call will be a “C” type contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) CLINs anticipated.

Estimated Program Cost: The estimated total program cost is $4,800,000. This amount is estimated to cover all awards made under this call and is not the amount estimated to be awarded per contract award. As a notional example, the funding profile is split between two potential awards at a notional value of $2,400,000 each.