TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing a group solicitation (AFRL‑2023‑4752) to all Topic Area Group members for either a Letter Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for White Paper (RFWP). Proposals must be submitted through the Valid Eval system as a single PDF per uniquely‑named team profile and must include the TACTICAL BAA cover sheet. Offerors must provide a comprehensive technical narrative that defines the problem statement, objectives, assumptions, tasks, methods, and expected results; evidence of current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and a clear maturation plan; a description of final deliverables (e.g., prototypes, demos, software); a mapping of effort to the specific AFRL topic‑area need(s) with a transition strategy to a government acquisition program; and an explanation of national‑defense benefits and verification approach. Evaluation will be based on scientific/technical merit, soundness of the technical approach, relevance to AFRL programs, and value/cost, using the criteria outlined in the BAA. Responses must be rated “Selectable” or “Highly Recommended” to be eligible for award, and the government may make one, multiple, or no awards. Cost/price analysis will follow FAR Subpart 15.4, and certified cost or pricing data are required for proposals exceeding the FAR‑15.403‑4 thresholds. The solicitation is open to SBIR/STTR participants—small businesses and research institutions (or STTR partnerships)—and supports basic to applied research (Phases 6.1‑6.4). Awards may involve unclassified, classified, Top‑Secret, SCI, or SAP work, potentially requiring a Top‑Secret facility clearance and DD Form 254. Required data deliverables can include program plans, monthly status/financial reports, presentation materials, and patent reports, subject to negotiation per award. Proposals must meet all submission requirements by the posted deadline; late submissions will be treated in accordance with FAR 52.215‑1(c)(3).

Notice ID

665241362e6248a2a7ad47d83489bde9

Solicitation Number

FA9451-24-S-0001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC32