EXTREME COMPUTING
ID: FA875023S7004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/599b120aa0024e63a89d6a0124308ec6/view
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    Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Extreme Computing services. This service is typically used for research, development, integration, test and evaluation of technologies/techniques in various focus areas such as computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning, artificial intelligence, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms and applications. The estimated funding for this procurement is approximately $497.9M, with individual awards ranging from $1M to $3M. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the type of instruments that may be awarded include FAR based Procurement contracts, CFR based grants and cooperative agreements, or other transactions (OT) depending on the nature of the work proposed. For more information, contact Joel Moore at joel.moore.2@us.af.mil or Amber Buckley at amber.buckley@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dr. Nathan Inkawhich
    (315) 330-2117
    nathan.inkawhich@us.af.mil
    Amber Buckley
    (315) 330-3605
    amber.buckley@us.af.mil
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    BAA 23-04 Amend 1 update TPOC.docx
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking white papers under their Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research in various technology areas such as computational diversity, machine learning, and nanocomputing. The BAA has an estimated funding of $497.9 million and multiple awards are anticipated. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, related experience, openness and maturity of the solution, and cost realism.
    SAM Synopsis Open BAA Extreme Computing final.docx
    This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is soliciting white papers for research and development in various focus areas, including computational diversity, machine learning, nanocomputing, and robust algorithms. The BAA has an estimated funding of approximately $497.9 million, and multiple awards are anticipated to be made. The evaluation criteria for white papers and proposals include scientific and technical merit, related experience, openness and maturity of the proposed solution, and cost realism.
    SAM Synopsis Open BAA Extreme Computing final.docx
    The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFRL - Rome Research Site have announced a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Extreme Computing." The BAA is seeking white papers for research, development, integration, test and evaluation of technologies/techniques in areas such as computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning, artificial intelligence, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms and applications. The total funding for this BAA is approximately $497.9 million.
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