Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Air Force Cyber Warfare Mission Systems, Cyber Modernization Concepts
ID: CWMS_BAA_2023Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3INSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e04d43bf6494d3c941036c75863a20a/view
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Cyber Modernization Concepts for Air Force Cyber Warfare Mission Systems. This service/item is typically used for enhancing the cyber capabilities of the Air Force. Please see the attached Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for more details. The BAA is open from 17 April 2023 through to 16 April 2027. For further information, please contact Timothy Emeott at timothy.emeott@us.af.mil or 210-925-3447.

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    BAA_CWMS Cyber Modernization Concepts.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is inviting technical white papers and proposals addressing the modernization of existing Air Force cyber systems and the development of next-generation solutions. This Broad Agency Announcement will remain open for four years and the due dates and times for white papers and proposals will be specified in separate calls published later. The Air Force anticipates awarding contracts and may consider Other Transactions for prototype projects and agreements or contracts for experimental purposes, with the anticipated funding ceiling of $100 million over four years.
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