SPACE PROPULSION RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR NEUTRALIZING SATELLITE THREATS (SPRINT) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)
The Air Force is seeking proposals for research and innovation in space propulsion aimed at neutralizing satellite threats, open to eligible federal contract bidders under the BAA.
⚑ Federal contract opportunity/BAA; applicants must meet federal contracting eligibility requirements. · No deadline stated in the notice. · White paper cover page template optional. · Amendment 4 incorporates DFARS 252.204-7008 safeguarding covered defense information controls.
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 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.