FA9453-23-R-A004 Neutron Star ARA Call 001

The Air Force seeks innovative, technically sound solutions for the Compact Strategic Gyroscope (CSG) program (ARA FA9453‑23‑R‑A004; Call FA945326RX009‑NS 001). Offerors must submit a white paper that clearly defines the problem, objectives, and deliverables, demonstrates state‑of‑the‑art methods, and includes a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate aligned with the anticipated $27.2 M funding pool. Proposals will be evaluated on scientific/technical merit and affordability; selected white papers will be invited to submit a formal RFP response, though contract award is not guaranteed. The effort requires TOP SECRET (or higher) clearance, compliance with NISPOM and related security regulations, and excludes foreign nationals. The contractor will be responsible for the full lifecycle of a prototype gyroscope and its final radiation‑hardened design over a 48‑month prototype phase plus a 3‑month reporting period (total POP 51 months, award anticipated 1 Nov 2026). Design maturity will be measured against three performance milestones (minimum viable, threshold prototype, and objective final hardware) as defined in the Requirements Document (CSG‑SPARROW‑REQ‑001). Deliverables include hardware, software, and data per Contract Data Requirements Lists; contract type may be CPFF, cost‑reimbursement, firm‑fixed‑price, or an Other Transaction Agreement. Base support is not provided, though access to federal installations for official meetings will be granted.

Notice ID

a5d50554e27f4ffe9c3727fbdee07d17

Solicitation Number

FA945326RX009

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13