BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)- Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems
This closed Air Force BAA funds research and advanced development on Air Force airbase systems under specific topic-area calls, via a two-step white paper then proposal process.
⚑ Closed BAA with topic-specific CALLs; applicants must monitor SAM.gov for calls and amendments. · Two-step submission (white paper first, proposal only if invited). · Funds basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development/prototypes. · No other announcement will be issued for this requirement.
This is an Air Force civil engineering / materials / machinery R&D BAA, centered on expeditionary timber products and automated heavy equipment. It is predominantly physical/engineering development with no clear social-behavioral, risk-communication, or policy-research angle that matches this team’s core program.
JUDGED AGAINST THE ROSTER'S PUBLICATION DOSSIER · GPT-5.4-MINI · 2026-07-07
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | portfolio topics: energy, environment; social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; capped at 45 (limited social-science role) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FA8051-24-S-0001 ANNOUNCEMENT OVERVIEW NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) AGENCY NAME: Air Force Civil Engineer Center – Readiness Directorate, Requirements and Acquisition Division (AFCEC/CXA) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: This is a five (5) year Closed Two-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with CALLs for Topic Areas of Interest. BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: FA8051-24-S-0001 POINTS OF CONTACT: Technical and Contracting Points of Contact will be identified in each CALL. BRIEF PROGRAM SUMMARY: This BAA will allow a TWO-STEP submission (white paper & if requested, proposal) in response to a posted CALL. This Closed BAA with CALLS is issued under the provisions of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement paragraph 206.102(d)(2), Use of Competitive Procedures, which provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. There will be no other announcement issued for this requirement. Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for amendments or CALLs issued. CALLS CALL #1 Modern Timber Products in an Expeditionary Environment- linked below. CALL #2 Automated Heavy Machinery- linked below. Product Service Code (PSC) may change with each CALL. The Government is interested in basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development and prototypes in accordance with DFARS 235.016(a). Revision 1- 28 June 2024 Brief Program Summary Section was updated in the SAM posting and in the Full Text Announcement attachment dated 28 June 2024. FAR 6.102(d)(2) was revised to DFARS 206.102(d)(2). Revision 2- 7 Nov 2024 1) Updated FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement to REVISION 2 and saved as a PDF file. See Highlighted sections for changes. 2) Updated hyperlinks in Attachments 1 & 2 and saved as a PDF file. 3) Attachment 3: no changes, but saved as a PDF file. 4) Primary 772 ESS/PKD POC has changed to Mr. Toby L Carnes. See FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement REVISION 2 for details. Revision 3- 25 Nov 2024 1) Link to Call #2: Automated Heavy Machinery added to BAA.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8051 772 ESS PKD.
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Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
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