ROAASTD Broad Agency Announcement updated

2-Step Broad Agency Announcement
The 2-Step Process reduces acquisition resources for both the Government and industry. It may be considered when a large number of proposals are anticipated or to determine if further Government interest is warranted. If further interest is not warranted, industry saves unnecessary bid and proposal costs, and the Government saves review time.

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NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division (AFRL/RYW)
Broad Agency Announcement Title: Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD)
Broad Agency Announcement Type: This is the Initial Announcement Broad Agency Announcement Number: FA8650-23-S-1031

THIS WILL BE A TWO-STEP SOLICITATION:

First Step: WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: Accepted through 19 April 2028 by 1700, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH local time. Only white papers are due at this time.
Second Step: PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: To be provided in the Requests for Proposals sent to offerors that submit White Papers considered to meet the needs of the Air Force.
NOTE: White Paper receipt after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of RFO 52.215-1(c)(3).
Submission: White Papers must be submitted to the Contracting Point of Contact (POC): Sarah Ballard, Contracting Specialist, AFRL/RYKSW [email protected] and Kathryn Skaleski, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RYKSW, [email protected]

Solicitation Request: Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division (AFRL/RYW), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is soliciting white papers on the research effort described below. 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 or Other Transaction (OT) for Prototype or OT for Research. The Air Force may also consider award of an appropriate technology transfer mechanism if applicable. It is anticipated that awards under this BAA will generally be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) definitive contract (C-type)”. Cost reimbursement contracts require successful