Air Superiority Technology Broad Agency Announcement
ID: 322104Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Munitions Directorate (DOD-AFRL-RW)

Award Range

$0 - $750M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/322104
Timeline
    Description

    The Munitions Directorate of the Department of Defense is inviting small businesses to participate in the Air Superiority Technology Broad Agency Announcement, aimed at advancing research and development in air superiority technologies. This opportunity seeks innovative solutions and technologies that can enhance the capabilities of air defense systems, reflecting the critical need for superior air combat effectiveness. The funding for this procurement contract ranges from $0 to $750 million, with applications due by October 31, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Catherine D. Gray at catherine.gray.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 850-882-3018 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    catherine.gray.2@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
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    2. Attachment 1 - FA8651-20-S-0008 Tech Eval (White Paper Evaluation).pdf
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    3. Attachment 2 - FA8651-20-S-0008 Tech Eval (White Paper Proposal).pdf
    Air Superiority Technology BAA_21 Mar 2022.docx
    Air Superiority Technology BAA_5 Oct 2022.docx
    Air Superiority Technology BAA_Amendment 29 Sep 2023.docx
    Air.bin
    SECURITY PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE.docx
    SECURITY.bin
    SF 424.pdf
    SF.pdf
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