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Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery ( RAPID) - NAICS CODE: **** FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, ****- **** ARA ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial an
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This is an Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) from the Department of the Air Force for research, development, integration, test, and evaluation of advanced technologies. The ARA is open until February 6, 2031. White papers are accepted until that date, but earlier submission by the suggested dates is recommended to align with projected funding. The total funding for this ARA is approximately $237 million. Individual awards will not normally exceed 36 months with dollar amounts normally ranging from $10 million to $50 million. The government encourages dialogue between prospective offerors and government representatives. The government reserves the right to award some, all, or none of the proposals. Offerors must be registered in the SAM database. The cost of preparing white papers/proposals is not considered an allowable direct charge. The government will review white papers to identify those with the greatest potential to meet the air forces needs. Those white papers found to be consistent with the research areas of interest may be invited to submit a technical and cost proposal.
The submission dates are suggested to best align with projected funding: FY26 by 25 Feb 2026, FY27 by 30 Sep 2026, FY28 by 30 Sep 2027, FY29 by 30 Sep 2028, FY30 by 30 Sep 2029. White papers will be accepted until 3pm est on 6 feb 2031
The criteria are: overall scientific and technical merit, related experience, openness, maturity and assurance of solution, and reasonableness and realism of proposed costs and fees if any.
All qualified offerors who meet the requirements of this ara may apply.
The total funding for this ara is approximately 237m. Individual awards will not normally exceed thirtysix 36 months with dollar amounts normally ranging from 10m to 50m. There is also the potential to make awards up to 99m.