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Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID)

DEPT OF DEFENSE• FA8750-26-S-7001
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative white papers for its Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) titled "Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID)," aimed at enhancing intelligence delivery through advanced cloud-based tools and cyber-resilient platforms. The initiative focuses on the research, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of technologies that automate processing workflows and consolidate existing intelligence capabilities, with an emphasis on integrated cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of the solutions. With an estimated total funding of approximately $237 million, individual awards are expected to range from $10 million to $50 million, with potential awards up to $99 million, and the ARA remains open for submissions until February 6, 2031. Interested parties should direct technical inquiries to Frank Gambino at AFRL.RIG.RAPID@us.af.mil and business-related questions to Amber Buckley at amber.buckley@us.af.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC12
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

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26-01 ARA synopsis v10.pdf
PDF•648 KB•Feb 11, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force's Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA8750-26-S-7001, titled "Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID)," seeks white papers for innovative research and development. The initiative aims to create advanced cloud-based tools, automate processing, develop standards, and integrate existing intelligence capabilities into cyber-resilient platforms. The goal is to enhance planning, decision-making, and intelligence delivery with integrated cybersecurity. Total funding is approximately $237 million, with individual awards ranging from $10M to $50M, potentially up to $99M. The ARA is open until February 6, 2031, with suggested submission dates for each fiscal year. White papers are the initial submission, with formal proposals by invitation only. Key technology requirements include Multi-INT Fusion, GEOINT correlation, secure system integration, proactive security, assured cloud computing, secure edge computing, data models, and benchmarking. Foreign participation is generally restricted, with specific exceptions and security risk reviews for all submissions.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 11, 2026
expiryArchive DateFeb 11, 2031

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8750 AFRL RIK

Point of Contact

Name
Frank Gambino

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