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KESTREL INSTITITE3260 Hillview Ave Palo Alto CA 94304-1201

UEI: SLED_B2CD6A7BAC0A3253

KESTREL INSTITITE3260 Hillview Ave Palo Alto CA 94304-1201 is a federal contractor, registered under UEI SLED_B2CD6A7BAC0A3253. It has been awarded $2,393,309 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Unknown NAICS. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEXT GENERATION DISTRIBUTED COMMAND AND CONTROL

Solicitation # FA875023S7006

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL Rome Research Site, is soliciting research and development for Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control under BAA FA8750-23-S-7006. The primary objective is to transform Joint Force Command and Control capabilities by leveraging AI to enhance battlespace assessment, plan selection, and force monitoring in distributed and contested environments. A significant focus is placed on the Battle Management of AI, which seeks technologies to monitor, adapt, and deploy AI capabilities during mission execution to counter model drift and ensure operational safety. This is an open, two-step BAA effective until August 30, 2028, with total estimated funding of approximately $99 million. Individual awards typically range from $200,000 to $20 million and may be awarded as FAR-based procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions. Initial submissions are limited to three-page white papers, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process considering overall scientific and technical merit, related experience, solution maturity and openness, and cost realism. Prospective offerors must adhere to strict guidelines, including the Gold Standard Science principles for reproducibility and transparency, and must disclose any potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest. Submissions require a CAGE code, unique entity identifier, and an approved DD Form 2345. The government may provide Government Furnished Software for specific technical areas, and all research must comply with National Industrial Security Program standards for the protection of classified information.

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ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) TITLE: CHARACTERIZATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS (SDA)

Solicitation # FA875024S7005

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory Rome Research Site, issued Advanced Research Announcement FA8750-24-S-7005 to solicit research for the design, development, demonstration, and testing of technologies supporting Space Domain Awareness and Space Superiority. The primary objective was to advance intelligent tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, and dissemination of data, with a specific focus on High-Performance Computational SDA utilizing ground, orbital, and cyber intelligence to create integrated, predictive capabilities. The program had an estimated total funding ceiling of 99 million dollars, with individual awards typically ranging from 1 million to 10 million dollars over a period not exceeding 48 months. Awards were intended to be made via FAR-based procurement contracts or Other Transactions. The solicitation process was structured as an open, two-step ARA requiring initial white paper submissions, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Evaluation criteria focused on overall scientific and technical merit, related experience, and the openness and maturity of the proposed solution. All submissions were subject to rigorous security risk reviews to identify foreign influence and required strict adherence to S&T protection and cybersecurity standards. However, per Amendment 3, this ARA was officially cancelled and closed on September 9, 2025, and the government is no longer accepting white papers.

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Signals Intelligence Focused Technologies for Exploitation and Reporting (SIFTER)

Solicitation # FA875024S7007

The Signals Intelligence Focused Technologies for Exploitation and Reporting (SIFTER) program is an open, two-step Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) issued by the Department of the Air Force, AFRL Rome Research Site. The program seeks innovative research, algorithms, and methodologies to enhance the exploitation, dissemination, and analytics of adversarial signal information. Key areas of emphasis include onboard processing for manned and unmanned ISR platforms, high-speed signal detection and prosecution, cross-domain multi-sensor data analytics, and compliance with Open System Architecture (OSA) for operationally relevant environments. This effort is a follow-on to the previous SIETE program. The ARA is effective until September 28, 2029, with total estimated funding of approximately 99.9 million dollars. Individual awards typically range from 1 million to 5 million dollars with a performance period not exceeding 60 months, though awards may vary based on available ceiling funds. The government may utilize FAR-based procurement contracts or Other Transactions (OTs) for these awards. Initial submissions are limited to white papers of 3 to 5 pages, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. To align with projected funding, suggested submission deadlines are provided for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. Prospective offerors must adhere to strict submission guidelines and security requirements, including a holistic decision-making process that evaluates both technical merit and security risks. All proposals are subject to a Security Risk Review to identify undue foreign influence, and offerors must disclose any participation in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Additionally, respondents must identify potential organizational conflicts of interest and provide a mitigation plan. For those pursuing OT agreements, the government requires significant participation from nontraditional defense contractors, nonprofit research institutions, or small businesses, or a cost share of at least one-third of the total project cost.

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SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) SOLUTIONS FOR EVOLVING SCENARIOS (SESS)

Solicitation # FA875023S7005

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Rome Research Site, is seeking innovative research and development for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Solutions for Evolving Scenarios (SSES). This open, two-step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA FA8750-23-S-7005) focuses on emerging Cyber and SIGINT real-time processing solutions to enhance tactical information collection, geolocation, extraction, identification, analysis, simulation, and reporting. The program aims to provide the Intelligence Community and warfighters with scalable, open-architecture tools for situational awareness and battlespace dominance, specifically targeting three technology areas: Information Extraction, Signal Processing, and Automation Enhancements. The BAA is effective until September 25, 2028, with total estimated funding of approximately 99.9 million dollars. Individual awards typically range from 250,000 to 15 million dollars and generally do not exceed 36 months. The government may utilize various award instruments, including FAR-based procurement contracts, DODGARS-based grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions (OT). Selection is based on quantifiable benefits, related experience, the maturity and openness of the solution, and cost realism. Additionally, research must adhere to Gold Standard Science principles, ensuring reproducibility and transparency in accordance with Executive Order 14303. Interested parties must first submit a three-to-five page white paper electronically; formal technical and cost proposals are accepted by invitation only. Submissions must include the offeror's CAGE code and unique entity identifier. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, all proposals undergo a Security Risk Review for key personnel to mitigate foreign influence and must comply with NISPOM standards for classified information. Offerors are encouraged to align their submissions with suggested fiscal year dates to better match projected funding availability.

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EXTREME COMPUTING

Solicitation # FA875023S7004

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is soliciting white papers for Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-23-S-7004, titled Extreme Computing. This open, two-step solicitation is effective until September 20, 2028, and focuses on the research, development, integration, test, and evaluation of advanced computing technologies. Key technical areas include computational diversity, efficient computing architectures, machine learning and artificial intelligence in embedded systems, computing at the edge, nanocomputing, space computing, and robust algorithms. The effort specifically targets C4ISR and Cyber applications for size, weight, and power constrained Air Force platforms. Total estimated funding for this BAA is approximately 497.9 million dollars. While individual awards typically range from 1 million to 3 million dollars with durations up to 36 months, there is potential for awards up to 99.9 million dollars. The government may utilize various award instruments, including FAR-based procurement contracts, CFR-based grants and cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions (OTs). Initial submissions are limited to 3-to-5-page white papers, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach weighing assessed risk against potential scientific benefit. Primary criteria for white papers include overall scientific and technical merit, related experience, solution openness and maturity, and cost realism. For assistance instruments, adherence to Gold Standard Science principles and alignment with presidential policy priorities are mandatory. Additionally, all proposals undergo a security risk review to protect science and technology from undue foreign influence. Offerors must comply with strict organizational conflict of interest disclosures and provide proof of mitigation for any foreign ownership, control, or influence.

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about 1 month ago

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ULTRA-BROADBAND TERAHERTZ RADIO DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation # FA875023S7009

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Rome Research Site, has issued Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-23-S-7009 to solicit innovative research for the development and demonstration of ultra-broadband terahertz radios operating between 100 and 300 GHz. The objective is to create a compact communications system capable of dynamically adjusting carrier frequency, output power, and data rates to support future Air Force capabilities in contested spectrum environments. Key technical requirements include a fast flexible baseband modem supporting spreading bandwidths up to 10 GHz and data rates from 1 Mbps to 1 Gbps, as well as precise terahertz beam forming and shaping. The agency is specifically seeking systems that can meet threshold and objective parameters for transmission range, beamwidth, and pointing accuracy, though it is not currently interested in specific waveform designs. This open, two-step BAA is effective until September 19, 2028, and utilizes a white paper submission process, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Total estimated funding is approximately $9.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $200,000 to $4 million and generally not exceeding a 36-month duration. Awards may be issued as FAR-based procurement contracts, DODGARS-based grants and cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions (OT). Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach considering technical merit, mission relevance to DOW missions, and cost realism, with recent amendments incorporating Gold Standard Science principles per Executive Order 14303. Offerors must comply with strict Science and Technology (S&T) protection requirements, including security risk reviews and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation documentation.

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Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval

Solicitation # FA875024S7006

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory Rome Research Site, is seeking innovative research under Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-24-S-7006 to develop and deliver technologies for processing and exploiting multi-source, multi-domain data. The effort focuses on utilizing classified, open source, and non-traditional source data to improve Battlespace Awareness, derive decision-quality information, and automate analysis and decision processes. Specific technical goals include creating algorithms to detect behavioral deviations, anticipate future behavior, and identify knowledge gaps to generate collection hypotheses. This is an open, two-step BAA effective until September 9, 2029, with total estimated funding of approximately 99 million dollars. Individual awards typically range from 3 million to 35 million dollars with a performance period generally not exceeding 48 months. The government may utilize various award instruments, including FAR-based procurement contracts, Other Transactions, and assistance instruments. Initial submissions are limited to white papers of 3 to 5 pages, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Suggested submission dates for white papers are aligned annually by fiscal year through November 30, 2028. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, innovation, and feasibility, with a specific emphasis on Gold Standard Science principles and the delivery of immediately demonstrable results. All submissions undergo a rigorous Security Risk Review to protect science and technology from undue foreign influence, requiring the disclosure of all current and pending research support for key personnel. Offerors must also disclose any potential organizational conflicts of interest and provide proof of mitigation for foreign ownership, control, or influence. Small businesses, academia, and non-profit entities are encouraged to apply.

FA8750 Afrl Rik

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Multi-Agent Agentic AI Workflow DevelopmentThis subcontract, titled Multi-Agent Agentic AI Workflow Development, focuses on creating flexible and adaptable workflows powered by Agentic AI for prime contractors supporting AFRL Information Directorate projects. The primary objective is to design multi-agent orchestration using Large Language Model agents and frameworks like AutoGen or CrewAI to accelerate kill chains and improve decision-making within dynamic operational environments. The project will culminate in the delivery of a prototype Agentic AI workflow system. Managed under the Department of Defense and the FA8750 Afrl Rik agency, the contract falls under NAICS code 541715 and was posted on September 4, 2026.

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Automated Intelligence Extraction & Knowledge Graph DevelopmentThis subcontract, titled Automated Intelligence Extraction and Knowledge Graph Development, supports prime contractors on AFRL Information Directorate projects within the Department of Defense. The primary objective is to perform the automated fusion of heterogeneous multi-source intelligence data to create a functional knowledge graph and an automated intelligence extraction system. The technical scope involves utilizing Natural Language Processing and Named Entity Recognition to map disparate data sources, providing essential spatio-temporal grounding. Implementation will leverage graph databases such as Neo4j or AWS Neptune, falling under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services.

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Systems Integration and Demonstration (Technical Support)This subcontract, titled Systems Integration and Demonstration (Technical Support), supports the Department of Defense under the AFRL Information Directorate. The primary objective is to integrate AI and ML components into a cohesive demonstration system for prime contractors. This involves building the necessary infrastructure using DevOps practices, GovCloud architecture, and API integration to host and showcase fusion and reasoning tools. The final deliverable is an integrated demonstration environment or platform. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541512 and is associated with the FA8750 Afrl Rik agency.

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Moving Target Engagement Scaling ResearchThe Moving Target Engagement Scaling Research subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense under the AFRL Information Directorate, focuses on the research and development of technologies designed to engage moving targets at scale. The primary objective is to create kinematics-based algorithms capable of tracking and engaging multiple targets within high-density environments, utilizing high-scale computational modeling to support prime contractors. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering a series of research reports, specialized algorithms, and software prototypes. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715 and is specifically tailored to enhance the capabilities of the AFRL RIK agency in managing complex target engagement scenarios.

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Publicly Available Information (PAI) Ensemble FusionThis subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense under the AFRL RIK agency, focuses on the development of ensemble fusion methods for Publicly Available Information. The primary objective is to support prime contractors on AFRL Information Directorate projects by implementing OSINT big data analytics and ensemble machine learning techniques. These efforts are designed to significantly enhance the accuracy and reliability of intelligence streams derived from publicly available sources. The successful execution of this contract will result in the delivery of a comprehensive PAI ensemble fusion framework or specialized toolset. Classified under NAICS code 541511, the project emphasizes the integration of advanced computational methods to refine the processing of large-scale open-source data for strategic intelligence purposes.

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ADAPTIVE FUSION, & REASONING OF MULTI-SOURCE DATA (AFAR)

Solicitation # FA875023S7008

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, through the AFRL Rome Research Site, is soliciting innovative approaches for the Adaptive Fusion, Analysis & Reasoning of multi-source data (AFAR) under BAA FA8750-23-S-7008. This open, two-step announcement is effective until August 29, 2028, and aims to advance analytical operations supporting Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) and Cyber Science missions. The research is divided into four primary focus areas: Adaptive Knowledge and Information for Target Analysis (AKITA), Enhancing Moving Target Engagement at Scale (EMoTES), Publicly Available Information (PAI) Ensemble Fusion (PEF), and Agentic AI Workflows for Dynamic Operational Contexts (AWARD). The total estimated funding ceiling for this BAA is approximately 99.9 million dollars, with individual awards typically ranging from 100,000 to 3 million dollars. The government may utilize various award instruments, including FAR-based procurement contracts, assistance instruments such as grants and cooperative agreements, and Other Transactions (OT) for research and prototypes. Initial submissions are limited to white papers, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Evaluation is based on a weight of scientific evidence approach, prioritizing technical merit and relevance to Department of the Air Force missions. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to provide a DD Form 2345 and proof of mitigation for any Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI). The BAA emphasizes strict adherence to Science and Technology (S&T) protection and Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) disclosures. White papers should be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact and are suggested to align with fiscal year funding cycles, with deadlines generally falling around July 15 for subsequent years through FY28.

FA8750 Afrl Rik

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about 2 months ago

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C-sUAS Systems Integration and Test EngineerThis subcontract for C-sUAS Systems Integration and Test Engineer services supports AFRL C-sUAS projects by performing integration, testing, and evaluation of kill chain and point defense capabilities. The scope involves integrating electronic warfare and interceptor technologies and conducting field tests with target drones and telemetry systems to validate performance within contested environments. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering comprehensive test reports and validation data. Due to the nature of the work, personnel must possess a Secret or Top Secret security clearance and be registered with DLIS via DD Form 2345. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330 and is managed by the Department of Defense under the FA8750 Afrl Rik agency.

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Low-Collateral Autonomous Interceptor DeveloperThis subcontract under the Department of Defense for the AFRL RIK agency focuses on the research and development of low-cost, autonomous interceptors designed to defeat small unmanned aircraft systems. The scope of work involves the creation of Blue Force Interceptors, Low-Collateral Effect Interceptors, and Low-Collateral Defeat systems, utilizing prototyping airframes and integrated autonomous guidance and navigation systems. The primary objective is to deliver functional prototype interceptors and comprehensive flight test data to prime contractors. The project falls under NAICS code 336411 and requires personnel to possess either Secret or Top Secret security clearances. Additionally, contractors must be registered with the Defense Language Institute International Studies via DD Form 2345. This technical effort is centered on advancing counter-sUAS capabilities through the integration of advanced flight controllers and autonomous technologies.

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Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyberspace Operations (CO) SpecialistThis subcontract for an Electronic Warfare and Cyberspace Operations Specialist involves developing EW-enabled cyberspace countermeasures to disrupt small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Command and Control links for prime contractors on AFRL C-sUAS projects. The role focuses on advancing both Defensive and Offensive cyberspace operations to enhance resiliency within contested RF environments, utilizing specialized equipment such as RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and C2 link simulators. The position requires a Secret or Top Secret security clearance and DLIS registration via DD Form 2345. Key deliverables include functional countermeasures and detailed technical reports. This opportunity is associated with the Department of Defense under the agency AFRL RIK and falls under NAICS code 541715.

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Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT)

Solicitation # FA8750-25-S-7004

The Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (M-FAT) is an open, two-step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA FA8750-25-S-7004) issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL Rome Research Site. The program seeks innovative research to enhance Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) kill chain and point defense capabilities. Key technical focus areas include Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyberspace Operations (CO), Command and Control (C2) automation using AI/ML, Low-Collateral Defeat (LCD) interceptors, advanced sensor technologies, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM) systems. All research must adhere to Gold Standard Science principles in accordance with Executive Order 14303, emphasizing reproducibility, transparency, and unbiased peer review. The BAA is effective until August 4, 2030, with total estimated funding of approximately 499 million dollars. Individual awards typically range from 500 thousand to 20 million dollars, with some potential for awards up to 99 million dollars. The government may utilize various instruments, including FAR-based procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions (OTs). The solicitation process begins with the submission of a one to four page white paper, with suggested deadlines aligned with fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Formal proposals will be accepted by invitation only. Evaluation is based on overall scientific and technical merit, potential contributions to the U.S. Air Force Cyber Asymmetric Force Applications mission, related experience in cyber operations and SIGINT/EW tools, the maturity and openness of the solution, and cost realism. Offerors must disclose any Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and provide mitigation plans. Additionally, companies with Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) must provide approved mitigation documentation, and personnel requiring access to government facilities or networks must be U.S. citizens.

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RF Hardware & Over-the-Air (OTA) Testing SupportThis subcontract for RF Hardware and Over-the-Air (OTA) Testing Support involves providing and integrating physical hardware for prime contractors on AFRL Rome Research Site projects. The scope of work includes supplying Software Defined Radios and RF front-end hardware, integrating virtual nodes with physical hardware for hybrid demonstrations, and conducting physical testing within real-world RF environments. The project requires the use of certified RF test ranges or anechoic chambers to deliver an integrated hardware testbed and comprehensive OTA test results. This effort is managed under the Department of Defense for the AFRL RIK agency and is categorized under NAICS code 334220.

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