Amendment No. 8 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7019 addresses updates to the Science and Technology (S&T) protection regulations related to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The amendment outlines the security risk review process that proposal submissions must undergo to identify potential foreign influence risks, emphasizing that nationality or citizenship is not a criterion. Applicants must submit extensive documentation, including security questionnaires and privacy statements for covered individuals—those who significantly participate in the research. The proposal evaluation process includes a white paper review to identify promising proposals followed by categorizations based on funding availability. Any risks identified during the evaluation may lead to proposal declination. The amendment underscores the commitment of the AFRL to national security and comprehensively details the obligations of applicants and federal laws. This document highlights the increasingly rigorous measures taken to safeguard national interests in federally funded research and development initiatives.

The Amendment 3 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7019, issued by the Department of the Air Force, revises an existing Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focused on developing low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Cross-Domain System Architectures. The BAA is open until September 30, 2025, soliciting white papers for innovative technologies that leverage AI, ML, and optimize SWaP efficiency for Cross-Domain systems. The total funding is approximately $49 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $450,000 to $5 million over a maximum period of 48 months. Proposers are expected to submit unclassified white papers outlining their technology approaches by specific deadlines suggested for optimal funding alignment. The announcement supports various technical areas, including data security, multi-level security technologies, and advanced data science solutions. Eligibility is restricted to qualified U.S. organizations, with foreign entities excluded, unless classified as fundamental research. Key evaluation criteria for submissions include scientific merit, relevant experience, technology maturity, and cost realism. The document emphasizes communication with government representatives and compliance with federal regulations. Interested parties should monitor the SAM website for updates and submit inquiries to designated contacts.

Amendment 3 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7019 republished the original Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), incorporating previous amendments and updating various sections, including terminology, proposal requirements, and technology areas for research on Cross-Domain System architectures. The announcement invites white papers until September 30, 2025, for funding totaling approximately $49 million, with anticipated awards ranging from $450,000 to $5 million for projects involving advancements in AI, machine learning, and data analysis within a High-Performance Computing framework. Notably, the BAA is closed to foreign participation, emphasizing security and compliance requirements for eligible participants.

Amendment 5 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7019 increases the funding ceiling to $99 million and updates individual award ranges ($450K to $65M) while refining proposal formatting and adding additional language to several sections. The BAA remains open until September 30, 2025, offering opportunities for research in Next Generation Cross-Domain Systems utilizing AI and ML technologies. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, experience, solution maturity, and cost realism, with multiple awards anticipated.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) issued Amendment 5 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-20-S-7019 to increase the funding ceiling to $99 million and adjust the award range from $450K to $65M. This BAA focuses on technologies for Next Generation Cross-Domain System (CDS) architectures, emphasizing efficiency in Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) within a High-Performance Computing (HPC) framework. Interested offerors must submit white papers by September 30, 2025, with suggested submission dates to align with projected funding. Awards will take various forms, including contracts and grants, with multiple awards anticipated. Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities, with specific guidelines against foreign participation. The BAA seeks innovative solutions in areas like cybersecurity, advanced algorithms, data science, and spectral imaging. Proposals will undergo evaluation based on scientific merit, experience, solution maturity, and cost realism. Selected white papers may lead to formal proposal invitations. This initiative underlines the government's commitment to advancing defense capabilities through collaborative research and innovation.

Amendment 6 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7019 republished the original announcement incorporating previous amendments and updates to various sections, including proposal formatting and Small Business thresholds. This BAA, open until September 30, 2025, solicits white papers for research on Next Generation Cross-Domain System architectures, with approximately $99 million in estimated funding for multiple awards ranging from $450K to $65M. Key opportunities cover areas such as AI/ML technologies, data security, and high-performance computing, with foreign participation not allowed unless under defined exceptions.

This document is Amendment 6 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-20-S-7019, related to the development of Low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) Cross-Domain System Architectures by the U.S. Department of the Air Force. The modification repackages the original announcement with updates including changes in submission guidelines, proposal formats, technology requirements, and eligibility criteria, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The BAA seeks innovative solutions for deploying technologies and techniques focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and High Performance Computing (HPC). It indicates an estimated funding of $99 million ending on September 30, 2025, with a strong emphasis on white paper submissions as initial proposals. The document outlines specific technology areas, eligibility restrictions mainly excluding foreign entities, detailed submission formats, requirements for human subject research, and evaluation criteria based on technical merit and feasibility. The goal is to foster collaboration between various innovative parties, including small businesses, to enhance capabilities within the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Offerors are encouraged to contribute unclassified proposals while adhering to strict guidelines and providing security details as required.

The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-20-S-7019 for research and development of Low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) Cross-Domain System (CDS) architectures. This Open, 2-step BAA will remain active until September 30, 2025, with an estimated funding of approximately $49 million. Eligible offerors are invited to submit white papers, with suggestions for specific submission deadlines to align with funding availability. Individual awards are expected to range from $450,000 to $5 million for periods not exceeding 48 months. Key technical areas include multi-level security technologies, vector magnetometry, advancements in carbon nanotube battery technology, and data science products enhancing AI and ML capabilities. Only U.S. entities and citizens can participate, with a focus on fundamental research that can be shared broadly within the scientific community. The evaluation criteria prioritize scientific merit, relevant experience, and the maturity of proposed technologies. This initiative aims to enhance capabilities within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense by improving information access and sharing across various domains and ensuring state-of-the-art security measures are integrated into advanced system architectures.

The Department of the Air Force is seeking white paper submissions for an Open, 2 Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focused on developing technologies for Next Generation Cross-Domain System (CDS) architectures, leveraging AI and ML in a High Performance Computing (HPC) environment, with an estimated funding of $49 million until September 2025. This BAA anticipates multiple awards, with individual contracts ranging from $450K to $5M for up to 48 months, and encourages solutions to enhance data sharing and security across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Key technology areas include data protection, multi-level security capabilities, vector magnetometry, and data science applications, with an emphasis on unclassified submissions and communication with the Technical Points of Contact.