Call for OPTIML dated

Broad Agency Announcement: FA2391-23-S-2403
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) CALL Name: Optimized Propulsion Technologies for Intended Mission Life (OPTIML)

01 February 2024

OVERVIEW INFORMATION

Broad Agency Announcement Type: This is a Two-Step Call against the PACER BAA FA2391-23-S-2403. The First Step is a Call for White Papers only. Offerors should monitor SAM.gov for any additional notices or modifications to this Call announcement. Note: The First Step of OPTIML Call issued on 27 October 2023 was cancelled. The First Step of the OPTIML Call is reissued via this Call dated 01 February 2024. NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and 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/RQ

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 during the PACER BAA Open Period covering the topic specified in this Call, “RQT Topic 13 – Affordability” will be reviewed.

DUE DATE AND TIME:

First Step: WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: 05 March 2024, 3:00 P.M. local time, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Only White Papers are due at this time. NOTE: White Paper 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. Second Step: PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: To be provided in the Request for Proposal (RFP) sent to offerors that submit White Papers considered to meet the needs of the Air Force. Only White Papers are due at this time.
Submission: The Primary Contracting Point of Contacts (POCs) are: Katherine Ryan, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RQKPB, [email protected]; Megan Wetzel, Contract Specialist, AFRL/RQKPB, [email protected]. White Papers must be submitted to Megan Wetzel, Contract Specialist, AFRL/RQKPB, [email protected]. Electronic submission is required. White Papers can be submitted by email to [email protected] or

offerors may request a DoD Safe Drop-Off link 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