Targeting Operations and Analytics Development

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate is seeking innovative research to develop, test, evaluate, and integrate technologies to improve the joint targeting cycle. The announcement is open and effective until 30 September 2029, with suggested submission dates for multiple fiscal years. The estimated funding for this BAA is approximately $499M, with individual awards not normally exceeding 36 months and dollar amounts normally ranging from $1M to $25M. Some key areas of focus include dynamic targeting engagement at scale, mission communications, combat assessment, indications and warning analytics, and test and evaluations. • The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research, development, integration, test and evaluation of technologies/techniques to improve the joint targeting cycle. • The BAA is open to all qualified offerors who meet the requirements, with exceptions for foreign participation and certain types of organizations. • The Government reserves the right to select all, part, or none of the proposals received, subject to the availability of funds. • Awards under this solicitation may be in the form of contracts or other transactions, depending on the nature of the work proposed. • The announcement includes various provisions and clauses, such as those related to export control laws, facility clearance, and intellectual property rights.