Amendment No. 4 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004 updates the S&T Protection language and review process for proposals. All submissions are subject to a Security Risk Review to prevent undue foreign influence, focusing on Senior/Key personnel and "Covered Individuals" using various data sources. Applicants must submit specific forms, including a "Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile" and a "Security Program Questionnaire," along with a "Privacy Act Statement" consent form for each Covered Individual. Failure to comply or if a security risk is identified can lead to the decline of an award. Applicants must also maintain processes to address foreign talent programs and disclose foreign components or participation in foreign government talent recruitment programs during the performance period. Proposals are evaluated by government employees, with administrative access granted to non-technical support contractors who have signed non-disclosure agreements. The review process includes white paper and formal proposal reviews, with security risk assessments conducted in parallel. Proposals are categorized as "Selectable" or "Not Selectable" based on evaluation, program importance, and funding availability. The government reserves the right to award some, all, or none of the proposals.

AMENDMENT 8 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004, titled “Extreme Computing,” is a modification republishing the original announcement with various updates. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is an Open, Two-Step process, effective until September 20, 2028, soliciting white papers initially, with formal proposals by invitation only. The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks research in computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning/AI in embedded systems, edge computing, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms. Total funding is approximately $497.9M, with individual awards typically ranging from $1M to $3M over 36 months. Four technical areas are outlined: Advancing Computing Technology and Applications, Nano-Computing, Neuromorphic Computing and Applying Machine Learning, and Robust and Efficient Computing Architectures. The BAA details eligibility, foreign participation restrictions, organizational conflict of interest policies, and security risk review requirements. White paper submissions are due by specific dates to align with projected funding but are accepted until the BAA closes. This announcement outlines the content and format for submissions, handling instructions, and award information.

Amendment No. 4 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004 outlines updates concerning security risk reviews for proposals related to Department of the Air Force Science and Technology (S&T). It establishes that each submitted proposal undergoes a Security Risk Review to mitigate concerns about foreign influence. Key personnel must provide required documentation, including a Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile, Security Program Questionnaire, and Privacy Act Statement. The review process assesses various risk factors, and if any proposal surpasses acceptable security thresholds, applicants will be informed of their rejection without detailed reasoning. Additionally, the amendment details a structured review and selection process, emphasizing the government’s discretionary authority in awards, where proposals may be identified as Selectable or Not Selectable based on funding availability and alignment with agency needs. The document underscores compliance with security protocols, requiring applicants to disclose foreign engagement and maintain rigorous checks throughout the project’s execution. The overarching goal is to uphold national security while facilitating effective research collaboration.

Amendment No. 1 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004 updates the Technical Point of Contact for Technical Area 1 to Dr. Nathan Inkawhich. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) by the Department of the Air Force solicits white papers for research in "Extreme Computing" with an estimated total funding of $497.9 million. The BAA, effective until September 20, 2028, focuses on computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning, AI in embedded systems, computing at the edge, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms. White papers are reviewed in a two-step process, with formal proposals by invitation. Foreign participation is generally restricted, with exceptions for fundamental research or approved mitigation plans. Offerors must be registered in SAM and comply with various federal regulations, including those concerning human subjects and intellectual property. Key technical contacts are provided for specific research areas, and contractual questions are directed to Amber Buckley.

Amendment No. 3 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004 republishes the original announcement with updates to various sections, including award language, contact information, and proposal formatting. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Department of the Air Force, AFRL - Rome Research Site, titled "Extreme Computing," solicits white papers for research in computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning, AI in embedded systems, computing at the edge, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms. The BAA is open until September 20, 2028, with suggested submission dates for each fiscal year. Approximately $497.9 million in total funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $1M to $3M, and potential awards up to $99.9M. Multiple awards are anticipated, which may include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or 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 the initial submission, and formal proposals are by invitation only. Submissions will be evaluated based on scientific merit, related experience, maturity of solution, and cost reasonableness.

Amendment No. 5 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004, titled "Extreme Computing," modifies the Broad Agency Announcement by adding NAICS code 541713, specifically for Technical Areas 2 and 3 related to Nanotechnology. The BAA, issued by the Department of the Air Force, seeks white papers for research, development, integration, test, and evaluation of extreme computing technologies. Key focus areas include computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning and AI in embedded systems, edge computing, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms. The total estimated funding is approximately $497.9M, with individual awards typically ranging from $1M to $3M over 36 months, though awards up to $99.9M are possible. The BAA is open until September 20, 2028, with suggested submission dates for each fiscal year. It outlines a two-step process, beginning with white papers, followed by invited formal proposals. Eligibility is restricted to US entities, with strict rules on foreign participation and organizational conflicts of interest. Proposals will undergo security risk reviews and be evaluated based on scientific merit, related experience, solution maturity, and cost reasonableness. Contact information for technical and contractual questions is provided.

Amendment No. 1 to BAA FA8750-23-S-7004 updates the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for Technical Area 1, changing from Dr. Ryan Luley to Dr. Nathan Inkawhich. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), titled "Extreme Computing," invites white papers for research and development focusing on advanced computing technologies, including machine learning, nanocomputing, and embedded systems, to enhance military applications. The total funding for this initiative is approximately $497.9 million, with anticipated awards ranging from $1 million to $3 million over a period not exceeding 36 months. The BAA encourages white papers to be submitted by specified dates aligned with fiscal year funding, with the final deadline set for September 20, 2028. Importantly, foreign participation is restricted, except for fundamental research under specific conditions. Technical proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including scientific merit, relevant experience, and cost realism. The document emphasizes the importance of communication between offerors and government representatives and outlines submission guidelines and eligibility requirements for participants. Overall, this announcement highlights the Air Force's commitment to advancing computing technologies essential for operational readiness and military effectiveness.

Amendment No. 3 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-23-S-7004 aims to enhance extreme computing technologies by soliciting white papers for innovative research and development in various technical areas, including machine learning, nano-computing, embedded systems, and robust algorithms. The announcement reaffirms the funding of approximately $497.9 million across fiscal years 2024 to 2028, with individual proposals typically valued between $1 million and $3 million. The BAA structure is an open two-step process, initially requiring only white paper submissions, with selected submissions invited for formal proposals. Eligibility for submission is limited to domestic entities, closing off foreign participation unless it pertains to unclassified fundamental research. Proposals are expected to comply with strict regulations, including organized conflict of interest disclosures and human subject protections. The document underscores the importance of advanced computational capabilities for military applications while indicating that evaluation will be based on the quality of the proposed technology, its relevance to Air Force objectives, and cost-effectiveness. Overall, this amendment invites collaboration from industry and academia to further develop next-generation computing solutions for defense applications.

Amendment No. 5 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-23-S-7004, issued by the Department of the Air Force, updates the NAICS codes to include 541713 related to Nanotechnology for Technical Areas 2 and 3. The BAA, titled "Extreme Computing," is open until September 20, 2028, accepting white papers to solicit innovative research in computational diversity, nanocomputing, and energy-efficient architectures, with an estimated total funding of approximately $497.9 million. Awards typically range from $1 million to $3 million, with potential for larger grants. The document outlines four technical areas of emphasis: advancements in computing technology, nanocomputing, neuromorphic computing including machine learning, and developing efficient computing architectures. Eligibility is limited to qualified offerors with restrictions on foreign participation, and funding may be awarded in the form of contracts, grants, or transactions. Offers must be submitted by stated deadlines, and follow specific formatting requirements. The evaluation criteria prioritize scientific merit, relevant experience, solution maturity, and cost realism. Proposals undergo a two-step review, beginning with white papers, to assess their alignment with the Air Force's objectives. This structured solicitation aims to enhance military capabilities through cutting-edge technology development.

The Department of the Air Force's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-23-S-7004, titled "Extreme Computing," solicits white papers for research, development, integration, test, and evaluation of technologies in computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning and AI in embedded systems, computing at the edge, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms. This two-step BAA is open until September 20, 2028, with suggested submission dates for each fiscal year to align with projected funding. Total funding is approximately $497.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1M to $3M over 36 months, though awards up to $99.9M are possible. The BAA anticipates multiple awards, which may be procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or 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 initially accepted, with formal proposals by invitation only. Submissions are evaluated based on scientific/technical merit, related experience, solution maturity, and cost reasonableness.

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.

The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) numbered FA8750-23-S-7004, aimed at advancing "Extreme Computing" technologies. This initiative solicits white papers until September 20, 2028, allocating approximately $497.9 million for innovative research and development in areas such as computational diversity, machine learning, nano-computing, and efficient computing architectures for military applications. Awards will typically range from $1 million to $3 million over a 36-month period, with multiple awards anticipated. The BAA consists of four key technical areas: Advancing Computing Technology, Nano-Computing, Neuromorphic Computing, and Robust Computing for embedded AI systems across various domains. The submission process emphasizes the importance of adhering to specific formatting and eligibility constraints, particularly regarding foreign participation and organizational conflicts of interest. The announcement promotes collaboration and communication between offerors and government representatives, aiming to foster technological innovations that enhance mission functions within the Air Force. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit white papers, with evaluations focused on scientific merit, related experience, and cost realism. This BAA is critical for aligning advanced computing technologies with the operational needs of the Air Force and Space Force.