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 organizations that can receive a Department of the Air Force federal contract.
⚑ Federal contract BAA; applicants must be eligible for DoD contracting and comply with DFARS safeguarding requirements. · Open period extended to 20 years; annual reviews noted. · Single award limit mentioned; award ceiling removed. · White papers may be held for a limited period before review/decision.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; 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 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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