Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD)

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division (AFRL/RYW) is issuing a solicitation (FA8650‑23‑S‑1031) for white papers and subsequent technical and cost proposals to develop a Resilient Open Agile Avionics System (ROAASTD). Offerors must request Attachment 1 (Statement of Objectives) from the contracting point of contact and submit a white paper that demonstrates a technical approach consistent with the BAA, innovative solutions, and relevance to Air Force needs. Proposals will be evaluated first on technical merit—uniqueness, understanding of scope, risk mitigation, and personnel qualifications—followed by cost realism and completeness. All cost/business proposals have no page limit and must include detailed subcontract analyses (identification, selection justification, contract type, cost basis, and FAR 15.404‑3(b) analysis), travel justification, computer‑use costs, facilities capital cost of money (DD Form 1861 if used), special tooling or test equipment descriptions, consultant rates with escalation rationale, and a project funding profile by Government Fiscal Year. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements must be attached, and any FPRA holders must submit them with their proposal. Only Government employees will conduct peer/scientific reviews; small businesses are encouraged to compete, cost sharing is optional, and FFRDCs may participate. Award notifications are expected about 30 days after receipt, subject to funding availability and successful negotiations.

Notice ID

c153a70d4e3240fc941882a1cb725f1e

Solicitation Number

FA8650-23-S-1031

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC32