Broad Agency Announcement for Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS)
ID: BAA-AFLCMC_CAIO-2020-001Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8612 AFLCMC PZP ABMSDAYTON, OH, 45434-7104, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE: The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) Chief Architect Integration Office (CAIO) has released a Broad Agency Announcement for Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS). This announcement seeks to develop a cross-cutter portfolio of complimentary/linked projects and programs for ABMS, which is not a traditional program of record. ABMS is envisioned as an open architecture family of systems that enables capabilities via multiple integrated platforms. Its purpose is to enhance and expand capabilities by enabling any sensor to inform any shooter in any domain—land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. The announcement will remain open for 5 years until February 27, 2025, and subsequent calls will be issued to solicit proposals for specific efforts.

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