CALL 0002 - HNCO Industry Outreach Event Responses
ID: CWMS_BAA_2023_CALL_0002Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3INSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, USA

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InformationT (51)

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IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dcdb9412c51c4817bb13d050b082aa0a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is soliciting industry responses for the CALL 0002 - HNCO Industry Outreach Event, aimed at enhancing cyber warfare mission systems. This initiative seeks innovative solutions to accelerate the development of offensive cyber capabilities that support air superiority and resilience, with a focus on addressing identified capability gaps. The funding ceiling for this opportunity is approximately $100 million, with a two-step submission process involving white papers and proposals due by January 31, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Timothy Emeott at timothy.emeott@us.af.mil or Corey M. Berry at corey.berry.2@us.af.mil for further information.

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    CWMS_BAA_2023_CALL_0002.pdf
    The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HNC-23-0001, issued by the United States Air Force, seeks innovative solutions to enhance cyber warfare mission systems. An outreach event held on November 22, 2024, in San Antonio, TX, aimed to solicit industry responses to accelerate the development of offensive cyber capabilities that facilitate air superiority and resilience. This CALL employs a two-step submission process involving white papers and proposals, with a submission deadline of January 31, 2025. The funding ceiling is approximately $100 million, allowing for flexible award amounts based on proposals, subject to budget availability. The government intends to utilize an Other Transaction (OT) instrument for prototype projects while encouraging alternative funding recommendations. Successful proposals will address identified capability gaps and may leverage existing government or commercial technologies. An iterative prototyping process will enable modifications throughout development, with successful completion criteria established. The document outlines procedures for foreign ownership disclosure, evaluation criteria, and points of contact for submission. This announcement reflects the Air Force's strategic commitment to bolstering national defense through enhanced cyber capabilities.
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