Targeting Operations and Analytics Development
ID: FA875025S7002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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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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    Posted Mar 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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Description

The Department of the Air Force is announcing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Targeting Operations and Analytics Development" (BAA: FA8750-25-S-7002), which is open for submissions until September 30, 2029. This initiative seeks innovative research aimed at enhancing the joint targeting cycle, with objectives to shorten kill chains, improve operational awareness, and facilitate effective battle damage assessments. The total funding available for this BAA is approximately $499 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1 million to $25 million, and potential exceptions up to $99.9 million. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers by the suggested deadlines aligned with fiscal years 2025 to 2029, and should direct inquiries to Ariana Emad at ariana.emad@us.af.mil or Amber Buckley at amber.buckley@us.af.mil for contractual questions.

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Mar 13, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
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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