Air Delivered Effects Broad Area Announcement

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) is issuing an unrestricted Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under FAR 6.102(d)(2) for competitive research proposals in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS 541715). Offerors must establish a Wide Area Workflow account through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and, if a formal proposal is submitted, include any Forward Pricing Rate Agreements/Recommendations (FPRA/FPRR). Proposals will be evaluated on technical merit, the realism of cost and fee estimates (including cost‑share for Cooperative Agreements or Technology Investment Agreements), and a risk assessment covering technical, cost, and schedule factors; cost proposals have no page limit. The DFARS 252.211‑7003 clause may be incorporated, requiring unique item identification and valuation for deliverables meeting the $5,000 unit‑cost threshold or as otherwise directed. Small businesses are encouraged to participate, and multiple white‑paper submissions are permitted across the 20 defined research areas. Foreign‑owned firms must undergo foreign disclosure review before participation. Awards will generally be made without discussions, though the Government may seek clarifications or hold discussions if necessary. Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate funds.

Notice ID

7f905033c5974868ad682e7ba57468c9

Solicitation Number

FA8651-22-S-0001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC11