AFRL Rocket Lab ARA

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RQ-West) is soliciting technology demonstration white papers under Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001. This is an unrestricted, two-step process where white paper submissions may lead to requests for full proposals and potential awards. The ARA aims to identify research of interest to AFRL, with specific interest in areas like quantum computing, augmented reality, autonomous test stands, and AI-integrated simulations. White papers should include a technical approach, rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost, and company information (CAGE, SAM UEI, POCs). Successful submissions may result in a Request for Proposal (RFP) requiring detailed technical and cost information, and all contracts will require a comprehensive final report adhering to ANSI/NISO Z39.18 standards. Small businesses are encouraged to participate; the NAICS code is 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. White papers and related communication should be submitted to AFTC.PZRA.BAAs@us.af.mil, with the CPOC copied on all submissions.

Notice ID

b3b864af5c04459aa69cbfd3c6ae5a89

Solicitation Number

FA9300-25-S-6001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC22