CALL for TAWODI dated

Broad Agency Announcement: FA2391-23-S-2403
Pioneering Air Warfare Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) CALL Name: Tactical Air-Launched Weapon Demonstrating Industrialization (TAWODI) Related Notice of Contracting Action:
Tactical Air-Launched Weapon Demonstrating Industrialization (TAWODI)

09 October 2026

OVERVIEW INFORMATION

Broad Agency Announcement Type: This is a One-Step Call against the PACER BAA FA2391-23-S-2403. The First Step is a Call for Full Proposals. Offerors should monitor SAM.gov for any additional notices or modifications to this Call announcement. 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, Air Warfare Systems Directorate,

AFRL/RA

Moratorium on White Papers: Beginning from the date of publication of this Call and continuing until one month after the due date for Proposals, no White Papers submitted during the PACER BAA Open Period covering the topic specified in this Call will be accepted, Research Area 13: Development and Demonstration of Advanced Military Air Vehicle Capabilities.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME:

FIRST STEP: Proposal Due Date and Time: 9 November 2026, 3:00 P.M. local time, WrightPatterson 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: Electronic submission is required. Proposals must be submitted using DoD SAFE to the Primary Contracting Point of Contacts (POCs): Eric Carretta, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RAZC, [email protected]; Logan Hartley, Contract Specialist, AFRL/RAZC, [email protected].
Offerors should request a DoD SAFE Drop-Off link from Eric Carretta and Logan Hartley by email at least 4 calendar days prior to Proposal due date. The maximum email file size the Government can receive is 8 GB. Multiple submissions may be needed to facilitate delivery. DOD SAFE Drop-Offs should be made with sufficient time for

transmittal. Submissions can take up to 4 hours for delivery (recommend submission 24 hours prior to due date to ensure timely delivery).
Alternate submittal Options:
Collateral information may be sent electronically or physically (adhering to secure mailing standards) to the following mailing address: