SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) SOLUTIONS FOR EVOLVING SCENARIOS (SSES)
ID: FA875021S7002Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)
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    Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Solutions for Evolving Scenarios (SSES). This service is typically used to improve tactical information extraction, identification, analysis, and reporting in support of the Intelligence Community. The goal is to provide situational awareness for worldwide signals and network intelligence sources, sensor data collection and processing, identification of critical processes, and multi-platform/multi-intelligence support. The estimated funding for this project is approximately $49.9M, with multiple awards anticipated. The type of instruments that may be awarded include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions. For more information, contact Daniel S. Robbins at daniel.robbins.8@us.af.mil or Amber Buckley at Amber.Buckley@us.af.mil.

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    Amendment 1 to Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-21-S-7002 republishes the original notice with updates across several sections pertaining to submission instructions, classification guidance, and proposal formatting, retaining the focus on innovative SIGINT processing solutions. The announcement seeks white papers for a total funding of approximately $49.9 million for the development of technologies that enhance real-time tactical information extraction and analysis in support of the Intelligence Community, with submissions accepted until December 10, 2025. Eligible applicants must adhere to specific regulations, including restrictions on foreign participation, and may inquire with designated points of contact for clarification and submission of proposals.
    Amendment 4 to BAA FA8750-21-S-7002 republishes the original announcement with several updates, including changes to proposal formatting and the removal of specific clauses, while maintaining the overall intent of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The BAA seeks innovative research for real-time processing solutions in SIGINT with a funding ceiling of approximately $49.9M, and invites submissions of white papers until December 10, 2025, focusing on improving tactical information extraction and analysis. Offerors must adhere to specific eligibility criteria, including restrictions on foreign participation, and are encouraged to submit proposals that align with outlined technological requirements and submission guidelines.
    The Department of the Air Force is soliciting white papers under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research into innovative SIGINT real-time processing technologies aimed at enhancing tactical intelligence analysis and situational awareness for military operations, with a total funding of approximately $49.9 million through December 2025. The announcement emphasizes the importance of automation in SIGINT collection and exploitation processes, while outlining eligibility restrictions concerning foreign participation. Interested offerors must submit white papers by specified dates, with further proposals invited based on initial evaluations.
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