Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled “Extreme Computing” to fund research, development, integration, test, and evaluation of advanced computing technologies. The effort targets four technical areas: (1) high‑performance embedded computing and AI/ML for C4ISR and cyber missions; (2) nano‑computing devices and architectures; (3) neuromorphic computing and robust machine‑learning hardware; and (4) efficient computing architectures for embedded deep‑learning across ground, air, and space platforms. Submissions are white‑paper only until 20 Sep 2028; selected proposals will be invited to submit full technical and cost proposals. Funding totals approximately $498 M over FY‑24‑28, with typical awards of $1‑3 M (up to $99.9 M) for up to 36 months. The solicitation is open to qualified U.S. entities, with strict foreign‑ownership and security requirements.
• Four defined technical areas covering high‑performance, nanotech, neuromorphic, and embedded AI/ML computing.
• Total BAA funding ~ $498 M; typical award $1‑3 M, maximum $99.9 M, duration ≤ 36 months.
• White‑paper submission deadline 20 Sep 2028; invitations to full proposals issued thereafter.
• Open to U.S. industry, academia, and non‑profits; requires SAM registration, FOCI mitigation if applicable, and security/personnel disclosures.