FreeSol Broad Agency Annoucement
ID: FA8819-24-R-B003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8819 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIR SMC SPEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, 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; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ab80f4b9579c473f89b524ba7e38d6bc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a solicitation notice for the FreeSol Broad Agency Announcement. This announcement is centered around the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SZ-BC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Advanced Technology Transition Branch. The purpose of this announcement is to invite innovative technical approach concept papers that address space and cyber technologies to counter emerging space threats. The goal is to enable capabilities that align with the United States Space Force (USSF) Strategic Intent and to leverage all sources of innovation, prototyping, and experimentation. The announcement emphasizes the need for integrated space and cyber solutions and encourages industry partnership, innovation, and cost reduction. The BAA is open for concept papers for a period of 60 months, through February 23, 2029. The anticipated ceiling for funding is up to $99 million over the 5-year active period, and the number of contract awards will depend on the scope and quality of proposals received. The BAA follows a two-step process, starting with the submission of concept papers, followed by the submission of full proposals for selected concept papers. The Government intends to award Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts. The BAA outlines five areas of research interest, including resiliency technologies, improvements to Space Domain Awareness (SDA), defensive and offensive counterspace capabilities, efficiencies in Battle Management Command Control and Communications (BMC3), and methods for advancing exercises, tests, and training environments. Concept papers should address one or more of these areas and provide a technical approach and operational impact. The evaluation of concept papers will consider relevance to space and cyber technologies, technical merit, affordability, achievability of the proposed schedule, and the impact of intellectual property/proprietary data. Selected concept papers will receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the submission of full proposals. It is important to note that the Government will not pay for any costs associated with the preparation of concept papers or proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melanie Gipson
    melanie.gipson@spaceforce.mil
    Tobias Richards
    tobias.richards.1@spaceforce.mil
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    FreeSol_BAA_Announcement Amendment 1.pdf
    The Space System Command (SSC) is inviting concept papers addressing space and cyber technologies to counter emerging space threats. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is open for 60 months and offers the opportunity for industry partnerships, innovation, and cost reduction. Concept papers will be evaluated based on relevance, technical merit, affordability, schedule achievability, and potential intellectual property restrictions.
    FreeSol_BAA_Announcement Final.pdf
    The Space Systems Command (SSC) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation for innovative concept papers and proposals addressing space and cyber technologies. The BAA aims to foster collaboration with industry, encourage innovation, and drive down system costs in order to enhance space domain awareness and combat power. The BAA will be open for submissions for 60 months, and concept papers will be evaluated based on their relevance, technical merit, affordability, achievability, and impact on system implementation.
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