SPACE PROPULSION RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR NEUTRALIZING SATELLITE THREATS (SPRINT) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)
This BAA funds research and innovation on space propulsion approaches for neutralizing satellite threats, for eligible applicants able to receive a Department of the Air Force federal contract.
⚑ Federal contract/BAA competition; applicant restrictions apply. · Single-award limit noted in amendment history. · Long-running open period (20 years) with annual review. · White papers may be held for an extended period per amendment history.
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 topic: national_security_defense (primary); 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
Amendment 10: - Changing BAA POC for contracting - Updated BAA to reference new RFO changes - Updated Title Page to reference SAM UEI Amendment 9: - Changing BAA POC for contracting and technical - updating length of time white papers are held Amendment 8: - Changing BAA POC for contacting Amendment 7: -Changing BAA POCs for contracting Amendment 6: - Removed BAA ceiling, changed to single award limit - Increased open period from 5 years to 20 years. Annual Review accomplished - 4 Oct 21 Amendment 5: - Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info - Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional) Amendment 4: -Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001 -Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference. -Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA9300 AFTC PZR.
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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.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Department of Defense (BAA-style)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.