GRAPE CALL 003 Amendment 02 Questions and Answers

Advanced Research Announcement (ARA): CALL 003
(Amendment - 02)
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/RXMZ Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Energy Office
ARA Title: Energy Office – Government Requirement for Advanced Power and Energy (GRAPE)
ARA Type: Call 003 – Amendment - 02; Question/Answers
ARA Number: FA8650-18-S-5008
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Does the government have a geotechnical report available for Clear SFS? The only information that is available at this time is either on SAM.GOV or from the Distro D document.

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Can the Government confirm that they are only interested in electrical output from the LCES, and that heat output is not a requirement for this project? Electrical output only

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There is inconsistent funding availability data between the tables shown in the SOO and the CALL 003 documents. Can the Government please confirm how much funding is available for this project in FY25 and FY26?
It depends on what funding your proposal requests and how realistic your monthly invoice plan is that shows expenditure of funds. Your proposal may vary from the chart below. FY total could have some variation from the anticipated funding. Your proposal could also vary the amount for the base contract and optional items. Your proposal should explain not only how you plan to meet your proposed plan, but it should also include information on opportunities to move up or delay expenses as funding may vary per FY including the uncertainty of when funding legislation is approved. FY25 $2.0M is planned for the initial contract award and should have an invoice plan that has all funding invoices sent by February 2026. FY26 is currently planned for $6.0M and will depend on execution rates and funding availability. It would be useful for your proposal to address any flexibility to shift expenses between FYs. Here is the latest notional anticipated funding information for this project.
Anticipated funding: For this CALL 003 is $14,000,000.00-$25,000,000.00 ($14m base cost, up to $25M with options)*

*This funding is an estimate only and not a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. Potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations funding in any or all areas may change with little or no notice.
**The total is a Government ROM that will be evaluated based on the technical approach and cost