Description
This Advanced Research Announcement seeks innovative research and prototype development of “alternate‑access” offensive cyber capabilities to support long‑range kill chains for U.S. Special Operations and cyber commands. The effort is open‑ended, with a two‑step process: white‑paper submissions now, followed by invitation‑only full proposals. Funding totals approximately $999 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $10 M to $50 M and up to $99.99 M, lasting up to 60 months. The government may award any number of contracts or other‑transaction agreements, and may also transition successful prototypes to production contracts.
• Develop next‑generation OCO “alternate‑access” cyber tools for contested or disconnected environments.
• Deliver prototypes that integrate command‑and‑control, effects‑based analytics, and stealth delivery mechanisms.
• Provide research results that can transition to operational use by U.S. Special Operations Forces, USSOCOM, and USCYBERCOM.