Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms, and Modeling (ADAM)

FA2377-25-S-1207 · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS

national security defense ai data science computing communications materials manufacturing

Closes: 2030-04-14 · 1377 d
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Cost sharing: No
Posted: 2025-04-14
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Characterization · gpt-5.4-mini · 2026-07-07

Air Force Research Laboratory funding for research and technology maturation in autonomous decisions, algorithms, and modeling for sensor/autonomy applications.

Funds: applied research
University: direct
social behavioral: minor
physical sciences: substantial
engineering: central
computational data: central

⚑ Federal contract solicitation/MAA; not a grant. · Description indicates a progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition. · Exact eligibility and submission rules are in the attached MAA/Industry Guide; this notice text does not specify any limited submission cap.

Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules

Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo)	90 strong	technical depth: central; funds applied research
IPPRA	58 good	portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is minor; funds applied research
Tom Love Innovation Hub	45 partial	funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Multi-Domain Sensing Autonomy Division (AFRL/RYA) Autonomous Decisions, Algoriths, and Modeling (ADAM) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide RYA's comprehensive strategy, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition. Please see attached MAA and Industry Guide for additional information.

Eligibility

Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS.

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