Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking innovative, prototype‑level cyber‑operations technologies to transition into operational DoD platforms, supporting strategic cyber superiority. The solicitation is an open 2‑step Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) where initial white‑paper submissions are accepted through July 10 2030; selected offerors will be invited to submit full proposals. Funding totals approximately $950 million across FY 26‑30, with individual awards typically ranging from $10 M to $50 M and a maximum of $99.98 M for up to 60 months of work. The effort emphasizes zero‑trust architectures, cyber ISR, JADC2‑aligned C3, effects‑based defenses, and integration of AI/ML for cyber operations.
• Develop and transition prototype cyber‑operations capabilities for DoD platforms.
• Focus areas include zero‑trust infrastructure, cyber situational awareness, JADC2, cyber ISR, and AI/ML‑enabled cyber defenses.
• Awards may be FAR‑based contracts or Other Transactions (OT) under 10 U.S.C. 4021‑4023, with multiple awards expected but not guaranteed.