Targeting Operations and Analytics Development
ID: FA875025S7002Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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    The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Targeting Operations and Analytics Development" (BAA FA8750-25-S-7002) to solicit innovative research aimed at enhancing the joint targeting cycle. The initiative focuses on shortening the kill chain, improving operational awareness, ensuring information and connectivity during execution, and enabling battle damage assessment. With an estimated total funding of approximately $499 million, individual awards are expected to range from $1 million to $25 million over a period of up to 36 months, with potential awards reaching up to $99.9 million. Interested parties must submit white papers by September 30, 2029, with suggested submission dates aligned with fiscal years 2025 through 2029. For further inquiries, contact Ariana Emad at ariana.emad@us.af.mil or Amber Buckley at amber.buckley@us.af.mil.

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    25-02 BAA Synopsis_v9.docx
    The Department of the Air Force's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-25-S-7002, titled "Targeting Operations and Analytics Development," seeks innovative research to enhance the joint targeting cycle. The initiative focuses on shortening the kill chain, improving operational awareness, ensuring information and connectivity during execution, and enabling battle damage assessment. With approximately $499 million in total funding, individual awards are expected to range from $1 million to $25 million over 36 months, with potential awards up to $99.9 million. The BAA is an Open, two-step process, initially accepting white papers until September 30, 2029, with suggested submission dates aligned with fiscal years 2025-2029. Key technical areas include dynamic targeting engagement at scale, mission communications, combat assessment, indications and warning analytics, and robust testing and evaluation. Foreign participation is generally restricted, with exceptions for fundamental research or entities with approved Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation plans. Proposals will undergo security risk reviews, and offerors must comply with S&T Protection requirements.
    25-02 BAA Synopsis_v9.docx
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announces a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Targeting Operations and Analytics Development" (BAA: FA8750-25-S-7002), which is open until September 30, 2029. The BAA seeks innovative research to enhance the joint targeting cycle, aiming to shorten kill chains, increase operational awareness, and improve situation assessments. Suggested funding for the BAA totals approximately $499 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $25 million, and exceptions up to $99.9 million. Proposals should address areas such as dynamic targeting engagement, secure communications, combat assessment, and analytics for indications and warnings. Only white papers are initially accepted for consideration, with submission dates recommended for alignment with funding allocations from fiscal years 2025 to 2029. The Air Force reserves the right to award none, some, or all proposals based on quality and funding outcomes. Participation is limited to U.S.-based entities, excluding foreign involvement, unless certain conditions of fundamental research are met. Important considerations for proposals include security risk assessments and compliance with federal regulations, particularly concerning human subjects. The overall goal is to drive advancements in military targeting capabilities to enhance strategic effectiveness.
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