EXTREME COMPUTING
AFRL’s open BAA funds research, development, integration, test, and evaluation in extreme computing topics such as computational diversity, efficient architectures, embedded AI/ML, edge computing, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms and applications.
⚑ Open BAA effective until 20 Sep 2028; white papers first, full proposals by invitation only. · Can award procurement contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, or other transactions depending on proposed work. · No stated cap on number of OTs per offeror; awards normally 36 months and $1M-$3M, with potential up to $99.9M. · A public university may apply directly if otherwise eligible under the BAA and instrument choice.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 40 partial | outside portfolio topics; social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research |
Description
NAICS CODE: 541715 FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, 13441-4514 BAA ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial announcement BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) TITLE: Extreme Computing BAA NUMBER: FA8750-23-S-7004 PART I – OVERVIEW INFORMATION This announcement is for an Open, 2 Step BAA which is open and effective until 20 Sep 2028. Only white papers will be accepted as initial submissions; formal proposals will be accepted by invitation only. While white papers will be considered if received prior to 1600 hrs. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 20 Sep 2028, the following submission dates are suggested to best align with projected funding: FY24 by 4 Oct 2023 FY25 by 30 Sep 2024 FY26 by 30 Sep 2025 FY27 by 30 Sep 2026 FY28 by 30 Sep 2027 Offerors should monitor the Contract Opportunities on the SAM website at https://SAM.gov in the event this announcement is amended. CONCISE SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT: The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers under this Broad Agency Announcement for research, development, integration, test and evaluation of technologies/techniques to support research in the focus areas computational diversity and efficient computing architectures, machine learning and artificial intelligence in embedded system and architectures, computing at the edge, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms and applications. BAA ESTIMATED FUNDING: Total funding for this BAA is approximately $497.9M. Individual awards will not normally exceed 36 months with dollar amounts normally ranging from $1M to $3M. There is also the potential to make awards up to $99.9M ANTICIPATED INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Multiple Awards are anticipated. However, the Air Force reserves the right to award zero, one, or more Procurement Contracts, Other Transactions, or Assistance Instruments, for all, some, or none of the solicited effort based on the offeror’s ability to perform desired work and funding fluctuations. There is no limit on the number of OTs that may be awarded to an individual offeror. TYPE OF INSTRUMENTS THAT MAY BE AWARDED: FAR based Procurement contracts, CFR based grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions (OT) under 10 USC 4021, 10 USC 4022 and 10 USC 4023( previously 10 USC 4002, 2371, 10 USC 4003, 2371b and 4004, 2373) depending upon the nature of the work proposed. In the event that an Other Transaction for Prototype agreement is awarded as a result of this competitive BAA, and the prototype project is successfully completed, there is the potential for a prototype project to transition to award of a follow-on production contract or transaction. The Other Transaction for Prototype Agreement itself will also contain a similar notice of a potential follow-on production contract or agreement. AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: All white paper submissions and any questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the cognizant Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) as specified below (unless otherwise specified in the technical area): BAA PROGRAM MANAGER: Joel Moore AFRL/RITB 525 Brooks Rd Rome, NY 13441-4505 Telephone: (315)330-4958 Email: joel.moore.2@us.af.mil Questions of a contractual/business nature shall be directed to the cognizant contracting officer, as specified below (email requests are preferred): Amber Buckley Telephone (315) 330-3605 Email: Amber.Buckley@us.af.mil Emails must reference the solicitation (BAA) number and title of the acquisition. Pre-Proposal Communication between Prospective Offerors and Government Representatives: Dialogue between prospective offerors and Government representatives is encouraged. Technical and contracting questions can be resolved in writing or through open discussions. Discussions with any of the points of contact shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. Only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Offerors are cautioned that evaluation ratings may be lowered and/or proposal rejected if proposal preparation (Proposal format, content, etc.) and/or submittal instructions are not followed. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS. Amendment No. 1 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004 The purpose of this modification is to update the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for Technical Area 1 from Dr. Ryan Luley to Dr. Nathan Inkawhich as shown below: Part II, Section I Technology Requirements, and Part II, Section VII Agency Contacts, Technical Area 1 TPOC is updated to: Technical Point of Contact: Dr. Nathan Inkawhich AFRL/RITB 525 Brooks Rd Rome, NY 13441-4505 Telephone: (315)330-2117 Email: nathan.inkawhich@us.af.mil No other changes are made. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL AMENDMENT DETAILS.
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Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8750 AFRL RIK.
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