Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT)

The Department of the Air Force's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-25-S-7004, titled "Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT)," seeks innovative research to enhance Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) capabilities. The BAA, open until August 4, 2030, with suggested submission dates for various fiscal years, focuses on advancements in Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, Command and Control Automation, Low-Collateral Defeat, and communications. Key objectives include developing cyberspace countermeasures, improving C2 for swarm attacks, advancing sensor technologies, and enhancing UAS Traffic Management (UTM) systems. The total estimated funding is $499M, with individual awards ranging from $500K to $20M, and potential for awards up to $99M. Multiple award types are anticipated, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions. Foreign participation is generally closed, with exceptions for fundamental research or entities with approved Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation plans. White papers are accepted as initial submissions, with formal proposals by invitation only, and evaluations will consider scientific/technical merit, contribution to the Air Force mission, related experience, solution maturity, and cost realism. All submissions are subject to Security Risk Reviews.

Amendment No. 2 to BAA FA8750-25-S-7004, titled "Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT)," is issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks innovative research to enhance Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) capabilities in Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace Operations, Command and Control Automation, Low-Collateral Defeat, and Communications. Total funding is approximately $499M, with individual awards ranging from $500K to $20M, potentially up to $99M. The BAA is an Open, Two-Step process, initially soliciting white papers until August 4, 2030, with suggested submission dates for each fiscal year. The amendment specifically updates pre-proposal communication language, encouraging dialogue but clarifying that only Contracting Officers can commit the Government. Eligibility is generally closed to foreign participation, with exceptions for fundamental research and FOCI-mitigated companies. Proposals will be evaluated on scientific merit, contribution to the Air Force mission, related experience, solution maturity, and cost reasonableness. Security risk reviews for key personnel are also mandatory.