RXA Open Broad Agency Announcement

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.

Overview Information
NAICS Code: The NAICS Codes for this acquisition are:
541713 (Research and Technology in Nanotechnology), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
or
541714 (Research and Technology in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. or
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.
or
541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) with the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts exception), and the small business size standard is 1,500 employees.
or
541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) with the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment exception), and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.
or
541715 (Research and Technology in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) with the Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts exception), and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Functional Materials Division, AFRL/RXA Broad Agency Announcement Title: AFRL/RX Functional Materials Open BAA Broad Agency Announcement Type: This is the Initial Announcement Broad Agency Announcement Number: FA8650-22-S-5002
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): 12.800 AIR

FORCE DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES PROGRAM

THIS WILL BE A TWO-STEP SOLICITATION:

First Step: WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: White Papers may be submitted at any time upon issuance of this BAA until 28 October 2026 3:00 PM 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