FIGHT TONIGHT
ID: FA875022S7001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd1e3a237d18479490f8a593e5c579c8/view
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    Description

    Presolicitation notice from the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, is seeking innovative research to revolutionize air operations planning. The service being procured is the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven planning with interactive gaming to reduce the Air Tasking Order planning cycle. This research aims to provide practical solutions to urgent problems in air operations planning. The procurement is for a five-year open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with a total funding of approximately $99M. The BAA is structured as a 2-step process for Technical Area 1 (TA1) and Technical Area 2 (TA2), with white papers due on January 10, 2022, and proposals due on February 25, 2022. The procurement also allows for the addition of other technical areas in the future. The BAA may result in procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions (OT) depending on the proposed work. The primary contact for this procurement is Lt Col Sean Carlson, and the secondary contact is Amber Buckley.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lt Col Sean Carlson
    (315) 330-2936
    sean.carlson.1@us.af.mil
    Amber Buckley
    (315) 330-3605
    amber.buckley@us.af.mil
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    22S7001 Amend 1.docx
    The Amendment 1 to BAA FA8750-22-S-7001 modifies the original Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) by revising various sections, including eliminating proposals for Phase II, updating content related to the funding estimate, and reaffirming that submissions should only address Phase I. The main focus of this BAA is to solicit innovative research for enhancing air operations planning through the integration of AI and gaming technology to streamline the planning process within the Air Force Research Laboratory. The anticipated results include multiple award opportunities, with a total funding of approximately $99 million allocated across several fiscal years until 2026.
    22S7001 Amend 2 extend due date.docx
    The amendment to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-22-S-7001 updates submission deadlines for proposals and adds requirements for the protection of intellectual property, controlled information, and key personnel. The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks innovative solutions to improve air operations planning through the integration of AI and interactive gaming technologies, with a total estimated funding of approximately $99 million for this endeavor. Contractors are encouraged to participate in a phased approach to collaborative planning, with evaluations conducted throughout the phases to ensure effectiveness and operational transition.
    22S7001 Amend 4 first repub.docx
    Amendment 4 to BAA FA8750-22-S-7001 reissues the original announcement with updates to sections related to proposal formatting and applicable provisions but does not introduce any major changes. The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative research to enhance air operations planning through AI-driven planning combined with interactive gaming, aiming to significantly reduce the Air Tasking Order planning cycle over a five-year period with a total of approximately $99 million in funding. Only white papers will be accepted until November 30, 2026, with individual awards ranging from $3 million to $40 million, and multiple awards anticipated across two technical areas focused on interactive plan refinement and plan gaming analysis.
    22S7001 Amend 4 first repub.docx
    Amendment 4 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8750-22-S-7001 aims to republish the original solicitation, updating specific sections regarding proposal formatting and applicable provisions while maintaining the original premise. The announcement calls for innovative research combining AI-driven air operations planning and interactive gaming, with an estimated funding of around $99 million available for multiple awards over a five-year period, focusing on enhancing agility and analytical capabilities in military planning processes. Interested offerors must submit white papers by November 30, 2026, and are encouraged to participate in upcoming industry days for additional information.
    22S7001 Amend 5 second repub.docx
    Amendment 5 to Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-22-S-7001 revises the original announcement to include updates on various sections and clarify submission details, with the overall focus on research that leverages AI for air operations planning. The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting innovative research to improve the Air Tasking Order planning cycle through the development of tools that enable human-AI collaboration in a gaming environment. The total estimated funding for this five-year BAA is approximately $99 million, with multiple awards anticipated for different technical areas.
    BAA 22-01 synopsis for SAM.docx
    The Department of the Air Force is announcing an Open, 2 Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focused on advancing air operations planning through innovative research combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interactive gaming. This solicitation, effective until November 30, 2026, will accept only white papers for initial submissions, aiming to develop prototypes that enhance the planning and assessment of combat strategies, with an estimated funding total of $99 million. The Fight Tonight program intends to streamline the Air Tasking Order planning cycle by integrating AI-driven analysis with an interactive game environment, facilitating rapid and efficient military decision-making.
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