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* **Contract Opportunity Type:**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original) * **Original Published Date:**Nov 22, 2023 03:15 pm MST * **Original Date Offers Due:**Nov 22, 2028 12:00 pm MST * **Inactive Policy:**15 days after date offers due * **Original Inactive Date:**Dec 07, 2028 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** AC32 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH * 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) * **Place of Performance:** *****SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL TEXT OF ANNOUNCEMENT***** **BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate** **NAICS CODE:** The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development 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, Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RD) **BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE:**TACTICAL **BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE:** This is the Initial Announcement of BAA FA9451-24-S-0001, BAA With Closed Calls **BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:** FA9451-24-S-0001 **CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER(S):** Not Applicable (N/A).
No assistance instrument or CFDA opportunities exist under this announcement. **BRIEF PROGRAM SUMMARY:** This is a five (5) year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) describing the research areas of interest for the Directed Energy Directorate. This BAA approach allows for proposal submittals at a specified date and time, which will be posted through the issuance of Calls at various times against this BAA.
This BAA will be reviewed no less frequently than annually and updates will be published in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://sam. gov). Any changes or cancellation of the BAA will be posted as amendments to this BAA.
This annual review and subsequent amendment to the BAA shall meet the requirement of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35. 016 to publish the BAA no less frequently than annually. As technical requirements are identified, Calls may be issued in SAM.
gov to request proposals for specific research efforts. These subsequent Calls will contain specific descriptions of the research effort to be addressed, anticipated period of performance,information peculiar to the specific research technical topic area, and the estimated funding profile for the Call. **PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: NO PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AGAINST THIS OVERARCHING BAA.
** Proposal due dates and times will be specified in each Call announcement. Proposals received after the due date and time specified in the Call shall be governed by the provisions of the FAR 52. 215-1(c)(3).
It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility. These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and proposals received after the due date and time specified in the Call because of security delays will be considered late”.
Furthermore, note that if offerors utilize commercial carriers in the delivery of proposals, they may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations. Early proposal submission is encouraged. **GENERAL INFORMATION:** This acquisition is unrestricted.
This BAA is issued under the provisions of FAR 6. 102(d)(2) that provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA that are selected for award are considered to be the results of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of PL 98-369, the Competition In Contracting Act of 1984.
Offerors MUST monitor SAM in the event this announcement is amended,and for the posting of Calls. **ANNOUNCEMENT MODIFICATIONS:**Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter directed energy needs, this announcement is potentially subject to include updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor SAM to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement.
**TYPE OF CONTRACTS/INSTRUMENTS:**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 Federal Acquisition Regulation. The Government anticipates that a mix of contract types will be used throughout the life of this BAA.
Generally, awards under this announcement may be Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (Completion and Term),Cost Contract, or Firm Fixed Price. There are no opportunities for Other Transactions, Grants,Cooperative Agreements, or other types of non-FAR instruments under this announcement.
Cost-type contracts will require successful Offerors to have an accounting system deemed adequate by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for tracking costs under a cost reimbursable contract(DFARS 242. 75). If an Offeror does NOT have a DCAA approved accounting system, a cost-type contract cannot be awarded.
**ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:** Potential offerors are notified that effective 01 Jan 2005 to be eligible for an award and in compliance with FAR 52. 204-7 and DFARS 252. 204-7007 Alternate A, they must submit Annual Representations and Certifications, via SAM.
gov. Before submitting the electronic Annual Representations and Certifications, Contractors must be registered in the SAM Database. Online registration instructions can be accessed from the SAM at https://sam. gov. These FAR and DFAR level representations and certifications are required in addition to the representations and certifications that may be attached to each Call.
**ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST:** Anticipated funding for the program (not per Call, contract, or award): FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 TOTAL $100M $100M$100M $100M $99M$499M This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability.
All potential offerors should be aware that due to unanticipated budget fluctuations, funding in any or all areas may change with little or no notice. **ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF AWARDS:** The Air Force anticipates awarding a minimum of one contract per specific Call. However, the Air Force reserves the right to make multiple awards or no awards pursuant to a Call.
There is no limit on the number of contracts that may be awarded to an individual Offeror. **SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION:** Before the Government can award a contract, an Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). It is in the Offeror’s interest to visit SAM and ensure that all the Offeror’s data is up to date from SAM and other databases to avoid delay in award.
SAM allows firms interested in conducting business with the federal government to provide basic information on business capabilities and financial information. To register, visit https://www. sam.
gov. a) Administrative, technical, or contractual questions should be sent via e-mail to afrl. rdlb. tacticalbaa@us.
af. mil. All requests must include a name, e-mail address, and phone number of an organizational point of contact.
b) Each Call will include specific contracting points of contact.
* ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS 3550 ABERDEEN AVE SE * KIRTLAND AFB , NM 87117 * **May 08, 2026 03:27 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **May 08, 2026 03:26 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 17, 2026 12:10 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 17, 2026 12:09 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Dec 12, 2025 12:41 pm MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Dec 12, 2025 12:28 pm MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 28, 2025 10:30 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 26, 2025 05:46 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 18, 2025 08:33 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Dec 13, 2024 03:21 pm MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Dec 13, 2024 01:39 pm MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Dec 13, 2024 09:53 am MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Nov 21, 2024 09:40 am MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Oct 08, 2024 03:12 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Apr 02, 2024 09:25 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Apr 02, 2024 09:11 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Apr 02, 2024 09:06 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 29, 2024 01:26 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 29, 2024 11:05 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 29, 2024 08:55 am MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Mar 28, 2024 01:31 pm MDT**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Feb 13, 2024 11:07 am MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Dec 15, 2023 09:56 am MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated) * **Nov 22, 2023 03:15 pm MST**Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not specified in snippet, typically open to a broad range of research entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $499M Ceiling Amount. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for AFRL/RD - TACTICAL BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) Notice ID: FA9451-24-S-0001 are due November 22, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
AFRL/RD - TACTICAL BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) Notice ID: FA9451-24-S-0001 is funded by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RD) - Directed Energy Directorate. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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