AFOSR FY26 Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) for Integrated Programmatic and Technical Support to increase Technology Transition & Transfer and Collaborative Project Orders (CPOs)

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Collaborative Project Order (CPO) outlines a mechanism for government-directed technology transfer, early-stage technology transition, and ecosystem engagement to support NRO mission priorities. Managed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), the CPO enables a non-governmental entity to provide facilitation, analytic, coordination, and engagement support. This includes identifying research, innovation, and transition pathways aligned with NRO's intelligence, space reconnaissance, and national security needs. The CPO emphasizes accelerating learning, reducing transition friction, and improving awareness of technologies without committing to specific acquisition or operational outcomes. It covers various task areas such as partnership development, technology transfer, STEM engagement, technical expertise, data tools, program management, and outreach. All activities are non-inherently governmental, require AFOSR approval through Project Plans, and adhere to strict security, financial, and reporting requirements.

The AFCENT CPO SOO outlines a Collaborative Project Order to support U.S. Air Forces Central's innovation and experimentation activities. This initiative enables rapid, compliant collaboration with government, academic, industry, and allied partners through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). The PIA facilitates problem identification, connects operational directorates with technical experts, supports experimentation, and informs future force development. AFOSR is the sole managing authority, ensuring compliance and government control over all decisions while the Partnership Intermediary provides facilitative, analytic, coordination, and engagement support. The CPO activates various task areas and additional capabilities, all governed by AFOSR-approved Project Plans, to achieve objectives related to technology transfer, partnership building, and data-enabled insights. All activities must remain non-inherently governmental and adhere to strict security, financial, and reporting requirements.

The Space Systems Command (SSC) Collaborative Project Order (CPO) enables government-directed technology transfer, early-stage technology transition, and ecosystem engagement to support SSC mission priorities within the Department of the Air Force space enterprise. Operating under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), the CPO provides non-inherently governmental facilitation, analytic, coordination, and engagement support. Key objectives include advancing technology transfer awareness, identifying transition pathways, strengthening industry and academic connectivity, and supporting commercialization. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) serves as the sole government authority for directing and overseeing all activities, which are executed through AFOSR-approved Project Plans. The CPO outlines various task areas and additional capabilities, all designed to enhance SSC's ability to identify, assess, and connect research and innovation with mission-relevant technologies and partners, without committing the government to specific acquisition or fielding decisions. All activities are advisory, descriptive, facilitative, and non-binding.

This document addresses questions regarding the AFOSR PIA RFP (FA955026RPIA1 Amendment 002), providing clarifications for potential offerors. Key points include that proposals must include pricing for an optional six-month extension period, which should assume the continuation of all contract elements, including facilities, and match the pricing of the preceding six months. Failure to include this pricing will result in a non-compliant proposal. The incumbent contractor is identified as Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (FA9550-22-3-0002). Eligibility for universities is directed to the solicitation's Eligibility Determination section. Payment methodology for this fixed-price grant will be defined at the CPO and Project Plan level, with funding obligated at the CPO level, and payment instructions provided within each CPO in accordance with Article 4.2 of the Model Agreement, and further details in Article 4.9.

This document, Amendment 001 to FA955026RPIA1, addresses offeror questions regarding an Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Request for Proposal (RFP). Key clarifications include allowing offerors to reference past performance of wholly-owned affiliated entities, provided relationships and support capabilities are clearly defined. Pricing should align with solicitation instructions, acknowledging that specific activities, expanded staffing, events, and additional travel may be funded through future Collaborative Project Orders (CPOs) or Project Plans. Facility costs should primarily be charged as a direct fixed rate, with acquiring and maintenance costs treated as indirect. The government will not provide incumbent facility details, floor plans, historical costs, or assume existing leases will transfer. The anticipated start date is May 15, 2026, with an intent to award to a single awardee, though multiple awards are possible. The agreement is a fixed-price type, and advance payments are not applicable. Offerors must propose solutions that meet the solicitation's requirements for CPO staffing and facility solutions.

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has issued a price proposal template for its FY26 Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) for Integrated Programmatic and Technical Support. This template provides guidance for applicants to submit detailed and verifiable pricing for labor and other direct costs (ODCs) across a base period, four option periods, and a six-month extension. Applicants must complete a summary and all corresponding sheets, ensuring all calculations are formula-driven and linked to the summary. Profit or fees are unallowable. Sub/consultant/collaborator pricing must be identified separately with their percentage of work. The template details cost breakdowns for various CPOs (AFOSR, AFCENT, SSC Colorado, SSC Virginia, NRO) and requires facility pricing by location.

This government file, Attachment J-5, outlines the Model Agreement for Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Terms and Conditions. It details the administrative, financial, management, intellectual property, and reporting requirements for a PIA between an awardee and the U.S. Air Force. The agreement, with a ceiling of $80M and a 60-month term plus a 6-month option, is governed by federal regulations including 2 CFR part 200. Key aspects include procedures for Collaborative Project Orders (CPOs), handling of proprietary information, data rights, invention disclosures, export controls, and comprehensive technical and financial reporting. The document also specifies conditions for termination, access to government installations, and the annual eligibility review of the Partnership Intermediary (PI).

The US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) issued an RFP (FA955026RPIA1) for a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) to enhance technology transition and transfer, and manage Collaborative Project Orders (CPOs). This fixed-price agreement seeks support in eight key areas, including partnership development, technology transfer, STEM workforce development, and data analytics. The PIA has an estimated ceiling of $80M over 60 months, plus a six-month extension, with profit unallowable. Five initial CPOs are anticipated, with individual ceilings ranging from $2.8M to $11.7M, each with a 60-month performance period plus an optional six-month extension. Performance for four CPOs requires the PI's leased facilities near government sites in Virginia and Colorado, while one CPO will utilize government-provided space. Proposals are due by April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern, and must include eligibility documentation (non-profit or state/local government agency), technical/management plans, price documentation, and past performance. A TS/SCI clearance is required for three personnel supporting specific CPOs.

This government file outlines a Collaborative Project Order (CPO) under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), AF Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and an unnamed Partnership Intermediary (PI). The CPO, authorized by 15 U.S.C. 3715, has an initial term of 12 months, with four 12-month option years and an optional 6-month extension. It focuses on a coordinated technology transfer/transition program in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Key aspects include administrative responsibilities, financial matters like incremental funding and payment via WAWF, and detailed reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly financial, and final reports). The agreement also addresses intellectual property rights, export control, and restrictions on foreign access to technology, emphasizing national security. Specific articles detail access to DoD bases, handling classified data, and national policy matters like U.S. flag air carriers and Operations Security (OPSEC). The document specifies the order of precedence for resolving conflicts between governing documents.

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This addendum to DD Form 254 outlines stringent security specifications for contracts requiring access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). It details guidance from various national security acts and DoD manuals for physical, personnel, information, and information systems security. Key points include restrictions on public release and contractor access to SCI without specific approval and need-to-know certification from the SCI COR, Bhawana Sharma. Contractor personnel requiring SCI access must undergo a Tier 5 investigation and receive approval from HQ AFMC/A2S. The document specifies that 2-4 SCI positions will be needed, and access is limited to individuals with necessary clearances, prohibiting further dissemination without written authorization. All SCI materials remain DoD property and must be returned upon contract completion. Foreign intelligence materials cannot be released to foreign nationals or reproduced/destroyed without originator approval. Accountability for all intelligence material is required. Inquiries regarding SCI classification and security management are directed to the SCI COR and HQ AFMC/A2S, respectively. Subcontract DD Form 254s involving SCI require SCI COR and HQ AFMC/A2S approval. SCI access is restricted to U.S. Government locations, and HQ AFMC/A2S holds security cognizance, relieving DCSA of oversight for SCI performance. Visit certifications for SCI access must be submitted through the SCI COR to HQ AFMC/A2S at least five working days in advance. The document also notes that the requirement for JWICS access is to be determined.

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is issuing a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to evaluate offerors for a competitive Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). This agreement aims to facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer between the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), U.S. Space Force, Air Force Central Command, National Reconnaissance Office, small businesses, and educational institutions. The PIA focuses on increasing the success of joint activities, identifying licensable federal technologies, fostering innovation, and addressing research challenges for the Department of Defense. Key areas of focus include partnership development, technology transfer, scouting, STEM engagement, access to technical expertise, data tool development, governance support, and knowledge transfer. The PPQ collects specific performance data to assess offerors' abilities in program management, stakeholder relationships, technical quality, subcontractor management, and problem resolution, ensuring a thorough evaluation for this critical initiative.

This document, "Attachment KP: Key Personnel / Personnel Having a Major Role Resume Template," outlines the required format for resumes submitted in response to government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. The template, limited to two pages per person, mandates detailed information including full legal name, citizenship, proposed title, availability, and commitment period. It also requires current and previous background investigations or security clearances, and comprehensive educational history (undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral). Technical qualifications, certifications (type, description, certifying activity, date), and applicable professional experience listed chronologically with client/customer names, position titles, and duties are essential. The template concludes by requiring three knowledgeable client/customer business references, detailing their contact information, position, and description of duties during the reference period.

Attachment J-7 outlines the reporting and deliverables framework for a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), ensuring transparency, disciplined program execution, and financial accountability. All reporting must align with approved Project Plans and Government-directed activities, verifying program and financial management by connecting expenditures to authorized objectives. The attachment details a catalog of ten deliverables, including monthly reports on program, financial, activity, technology transition, impact, STEM, and inventory. Other deliverables include security documentation as required, quarterly progress reports, bi-annual program management reviews, and sponsor presentations. An illustrative matrix shows how these deliverables apply to different PIA focus areas like program execution, technology transition, and STEM development, with actual deliverables and frequencies determined by Government direction.

Attachment J-9 outlines the key personnel requirements for a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), identifying positions critical for successful performance. These roles, which support the overall PIA and may provide fractional support across multiple Government-approved Collaborative Project Orders (CPOs), include the Program Director/Principal and the Technology Transition & Partnership Integration Lead. An optional Deputy Program Director or Operations Lead can be proposed based on the project's scope. The document specifies minimum qualifications for each key position. It also clarifies that all other staffing, such as functional leads and project staff, are non-key personnel. Substitution or removal of key personnel requires prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, with proposed replacements demonstrating equivalent or superior qualifications. Non-key personnel, including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and consultants, are intended for specialized or short-duration support and are not to perform primary leadership or continuous government-interface roles. The PIA establishes a framework for collaboration, with all work authorized and scoped through CPOs, and staffing models should not assume continuous work across option years or CPOs.

The Collaborative Project Order (CPO) for Space Systems Command (SSC) in Colorado Springs outlines a mechanism for Government-directed technology transfer, early-stage technology transition, and ecosystem engagement within the Department of the Air Force space enterprise. Operating under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), the CPO aims to enhance SSC's ability to identify, assess, and connect research, innovation, and relevant technologies with partners and transition pathways. It supports commercialization enablement, partner engagement, and transition awareness while maintaining Government authority over all decisions. The CPO emphasizes a non-inherently governmental role for the Partnership Intermediary, focusing on facilitative, analytic, coordination, and engagement support. All activities require AFOSR-approved Project Plans, defining scope, funding, schedule, and deliverables, and adhering to strict financial and security requirements.

The AFRL/AFOSR CPO SOO outlines a Collaborative Project Order (CPO) to support the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's (AFOSR) basic research mission by enabling technology transfer and transition. Operating under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), this CPO facilitates knowledge dissemination, identifies transition pathways, and connects researchers with stakeholders across government, industry, and innovation ecosystems. It supports enterprise-level technology transfer objectives for the Air Force Research Laboratory, with AFOSR as the managing authority. The CPO activates several task areas, including partnership development, technology transfer/transition, STEM engagement, technical expertise, data analytics, and communication. The Partnership Intermediary acts as a non-governmental enabler, providing facilitative and analytic support, while AFOSR retains all decision-making authority. The document also details financial management, deliverables, and stringent security requirements for personnel and information, ensuring compliance and transparent oversight.

The Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) facilitates technology transfer, early-stage technology transition, partnership development, and ecosystem engagement. AFOSR manages the PIA, setting objectives and overseeing Collaborative Project Orders (CPOs), which define specific activities. The PIA enables various services, including partnership development, technology scouting, STEM support, technical expertise, data tool development, program management, and outreach. All work is initiated through AFOSR-approved CPOs and associated Project Plans. The agreement emphasizes financial accountability, data ownership, security compliance, and adherence to non-inherently governmental limitations. The PIA aims to enhance awareness, connectivity, and readiness of research outcomes for potential downstream maturation and commercialization.