Call 02 DASH - Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines supplemental requirements for contractors working with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Key provisions include mandatory Communications Security (COMSEC) monitoring for all communications with DoD organizations, requiring contractors to acknowledge AFRL sponsorship in all public information releases related to the contract, and detailing procedures for submitting interim and final patent invention reports to various Air Force offices. The SOW also establishes an ombudsman for conflict resolution, prohibits the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), and specifies that contractor employees needing access to USAF bases or IT networks must be U.S. citizens, with waivers granted only by the Contracting Officer. Additionally, it mandates contractors to submit information for release to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and Contracting Officer 10 days prior to the scheduled release, and outlines strict protocols for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including marking, safeguarding, dissemination, storage, transmission, and disposal.

The Joint All-Domain Transformational Model II (BAA No. FA2384-26-S-B004) and Decision Advantage Sprint for Human Machine Teaming (DASH) Event (Solicitation No. FA2384-26-S-B006) outline an initiative to develop Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) concepts using AI/Automation to support Battle Managers. The DASH event, focusing on the Posture and Sustain Assets (PSA) Decision Function, seeks innovative software solutions to enhance decision advantage. Contractors will demonstrate their software's ability to process dynamic data, provide outputs via a government API, and improve HMT decision-making in simulated combat scenarios. The goal is to evaluate functional relevance, contribution to HMT performance, and alignment with the Transformational Model, not to procure a final software deliverable. Participants must adhere to security, safety, and citizenship requirements, with the event scheduled for July 13-23, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.

The document outlines the requirements for 'Scientific and Technical Reports' (Data Item A001) within government contracts, specifically referencing the 'CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST' (DD Form 1423-1) and 'DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION' (DD Form 1664, DI-MISC-80048). It details the content, format, and submission instructions for these reports, which are crucial for documenting research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) findings for the scientific and technical community, as well as for management. The reports must be tailored to the contractor's format but include specific sections like task objectives, technical problems, methodology, results, findings, and implications for future research. The document also specifies cover page information, a mandatory disclaimer, and reproduction quality standards, ensuring clarity and reproducibility. Instructions for both government personnel and contractors clarify responsibilities and pricing groups for data item development, emphasizing that costs should reflect direct efforts attributable to supplying the data beyond routine contract performance.

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Warfighter Interactions and Readiness Division (RHW), has issued Solicitation FA2384-26-S-B006, the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human Machine Teaming (DASH) Event, under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA2384-26-S-B004, Joint All-Domain Transformational Model II. This one-step closed call seeks proposals for research aligned with the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) Campaign Plan 2030, focusing on decision advantage in command and control (C2) systems. The program has an estimated cost of $216,000, with a maximum of $36,000 per award. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with the event scheduled for July 13-23, 2026, in Las Vegas. A Firm Fixed Price Contract is anticipated, but other instrument types may be used. Offerors must have a CMMC Level 1 (Self) assessment and are encouraged to attend an 'Ask Me Anything' event on May 29, 2026, for technical clarifications. Unlimited data rights are desired for non-commercial technical data and software.

This government file, current as of May 2025, outlines the mandatory Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements required from offerors for various AFRL/PZL broad announcement solicitations. These provisions supplement annual representations from SAM.gov and are incorporated by reference from acquisition.gov. Offerors must complete fill-in information or disclosures, either within the form or through SAM.gov, ensuring each assertion is completed in only one location unless specified. Key provisions cover areas such as independent price determination, System for Award Management, annual representations and certifications, telecommunications and video surveillance services, federal acquisition supply chain security, responsibility matters, tax matters, arms control treaties, trafficking in persons, patent notices, foreign procurements, cost accounting standards, and service of protest. Additionally, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions address compensation of former DoD officials, annual representations and certifications (Alternate A), safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, NIST SP 800–171 assessment requirements, restrictions on higher education institutions, nontraditional defense contractors, small business growth, intended performance outside the US/Canada, commercial derivative military articles, business operations with the Maduro regime, employment in the People’s Republic of China, procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region, Russian fossil fuel business operations, foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, identification and assertion of restrictions, technical data or computer software previously delivered, small business technology transfer programs, cloud computing, and prohibitions on networks blocking certain websites. Offerors must sign to confirm the accuracy and completeness of all provided information, whether directly on the form or through SAM.gov.

The document outlines a standardized format for collecting detailed profiles of key personnel involved in research and related projects, specifically for FAR-Based Contracts. It includes sections for a Project Director/Principal Investigator and up to five additional Senior/Key Persons. Each profile requires critical information such as first name, last name, position/title, organization name, email address, and project role. Optional fields like middle name, suffix, department, division, phone number, LinkedIn profile, and other project roles are also included. This structured data collection ensures comprehensive personnel information is gathered for government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs, facilitating transparent and thorough evaluation of project teams.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) implements a Security Risk Review process, outlined in AFRLI 61-113, to protect Department of the Air Force Science and Technology from undue foreign influence. This review applies to all proposed Senior/Key personnel and "Covered Individuals" involved in federally funded research, utilizing disclosed information, public data, and government databases. Nationality is not a factor. AFRL uses a holistic decision-making process, incorporating technical and security factors to determine a Risk Acceptance Level, focusing on five potential security risk areas with authority for expanded review. Applicants are required to submit specific documentation, including forms like SF 424 and a Security Program Questionnaire, and a "Privacy Act Statement" consent form for each Covered Individual. Failure to meet security thresholds may result in declined awards. Applicants must certify awareness of disclosure requirements, establish internal processes for foreign talent programs and conflicts, and report foreign components. Covered Individuals must disclose all current and pending research support. During performance, annual resubmissions of profiles are required, and any awareness of Senior/Key personnel participating in Foreign Government Talent Programs or having Foreign Components with strategic competitors must be reported within five business days. Non-compliance can lead to award termination or other remedies.

The Privacy Act Statement by the Air Force Research Laboratory details the authority, purpose, and routine uses for collecting information related to federal grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other research agreements. Grounded in various public laws and executive orders, including the Government Paperwork Elimination Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, the collection ensures responsible parties receive awards. Information may be shared with contractors, grantees, and law enforcement for agency functions or to address potential legal violations. While providing information is voluntary, non-compliance can lead to application rejection, as outlined in 42 U.S. Code § 6605. The document concludes with spaces for acknowledging consent from covered individuals and institutional representatives.

The Security Program Questionnaire is a critical document used in the context of federal grants, RFPs, and state/local RFPs to assess the security posture of institutions receiving research funding. Its main purpose is to evaluate collaborators' physical, information, and operational security plans and practices. The questionnaire covers key areas such as the storage, transmission, disposal, and reproduction of information, as well as safeguards for personnel access, GFE/GFI protection, cybersecurity, and insider threat mitigation. It also addresses procedures for handling compromised information and the willingness to participate in AFRL S&T Protection training. The document is completed by collaborators and reviewed by an S&T Protection Lead to ensure the robust protection of sensitive research information and assets.