Industry Guide ADAM ClearedCUI

Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms
and Modeling (ADAM) Multiple
Authority Announcement (MAA)

Industry Guide
Version 1.0

Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/RYA
Sensors Directorate

30 October 2024

CHAPTER 8: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER TRANSACTIONS (OTs) UNDER 10 USC §4021,

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1. MAA Overview: A Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is a unique solicitation method in which various solicitation authorities are consolidated under a single announcement. The ADAM MAA is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RYA) range of Science and Technology (S&T), by creating an announcement that allows for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition. This MAA may utilize Calls for Proposal and/or Open Period solicitations that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as R&D to mature technologies and conduct integrated demonstrations, experimentation, and eventual transition of technology to mission partners. Under this approach, individual Call for Proposal solicitations will be issued when requirements are identified by AFRL. Open Period solicitations will be issued when AFRL wishes to receive offeror-generated ideas. Either solicitation type may utilize a one-step approach or a two-step approach. See Chapter 2 of this guide for more information on the available variations and formats of MAA solicitations. To preserve the integrity of competition, a “moratorium” on White Paper acceptance under Open Period solicitations will be issued in cases where a Call for Proposal is released covering the same topic areas as the Open Period. 2. Using this Guide: This guide is intended to familiarize existing and potential AFRL Industry Partners with the Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) acquisition approach, as well as the specific nuances of the ADAM MAA (referred to hereafter as “MAA” or “the Announcement”). This guide will:
 Supplement information contained in the MAA and resulting solicitations.  Provide standardization which potential offerors can leverage to aid in streamlining their internal proposal preparation processes.  Reduce barriers to competition by providing supplemental information on lessfamiliar acquisition concepts/tools that are available for use, such as Other Transaction Authorities.
The Announcement and this Industry Guide will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure documents are reflective of the most current statutes, regulations and policy.