Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s PACER Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research and development to advance air‑launched weapon systems under the TAWODI call. The effort is a two‑step open BAA that funds a foundational 48‑month baseline effort, with optional “sprint” phases for deeper development, prototyping, and capstone testing. Selected firms will study novel concepts, mature technologies to higher readiness levels, and demonstrate industrializable air‑launched weapon prototypes. • Baseline effort: 48 months, $750 k–$1.25 M estimated funding, focusing on concept definition, design, risk mitigation, and early testing. • Optional sprints: Additional funded phases (Sprint 2‑4) for detailed design, manufacturing readiness, and final capstone test, each with schedule incentives. • Eligibility: U.S. entities with NAICS 541715, capable of handling Secret‑level classified data, possessing required Facility Clearance and compliance with CMMC/DFARS. • Proposal deadline: First‑step proposal due 16 Nov 2026 (local time, Wright‑Paterson AFB, OH). Late proposals handled per FAR 52.215‑1(c)(3).