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AWAC Open Mission Systems (OMS)

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RIK-OTA-18-R-AWACFederal

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Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Technology Transfer (BUILTT) pilot program
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Solicitation # RFI-PGI-20260929
The Department of the Navy is conducting a Request for Information under solicitation RFI-PGI-20260929 to gather industry feedback for the Pacific Greenfield initiative. This effort aims to establish an advanced manufacturing and industrial resilience campus on non-excess Navy property on Oahu, Hawaii, to reduce reliance on long-lead continental United States supply chains. The initiative focuses on creating theater-scale production capabilities for metals, composites, electronics, and large-format printing, bridging the gap between prototyping and industrial production of hundreds to thousands of units. Key priorities include the development of environmentally resilient, industrial-scale facilities integrated with modern utility infrastructure, grid-interactive storage, and circular resource-recovery solutions, while simultaneously strengthening the local Hawaii workforce through training pipelines and apprenticeships. The Navy is seeking input on site requirements, infrastructure needs, development timelines, and diverse acquisition and financing models, such as Enhanced Use Leases, Other Transaction Authorities, and joint ventures. A central technical goal is the implementation of a Born Qualified approach to digital engineering, utilizing in-situ process monitoring and digital workflows to ensure components meet naval and airworthiness standards at the point of production. This RFI is strictly for market research and planning purposes; it does not constitute a solicitation, does not commit the government to a contract, and will not result in payment for submitted information. Responses are due by 17:00 HST on November 10, 2026, and are limited to 20 pages.
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Solicitation # W912CH-26-S-0001
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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 efforts under Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-23-S-7006 to advance Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control. The program aims to transform Joint Force C2 capabilities across strategic, operational, and tactical levels, specifically focusing on the battle management of AI to enable operators to monitor, adapt, and deploy AI models in austere environments to counter AI drift. This open, two-step BAA is effective until August 30, 2028, and accepts initial submissions in the form of three-page white papers, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Total estimated funding for the BAA is approximately $99 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $200,000 to $20 million and performance periods generally not exceeding 48 months. Awards may be issued as FAR-based procurement contracts, DODGARS-based grants and cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process considering overall scientific and technical merit, related experience, solution maturity and openness, and cost realism. Additionally, assistance instruments must adhere to Gold Standard Science principles per Executive Order 14303. Offerors must comply with strict security and organizational conflict of interest requirements, including the disclosure of foreign influence and the submission of a DD Form 2345.
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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik
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OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
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A make-up "Walkthrough with Industry" session for the AWACS OMS Trade Study RFI will be held on 21 DEC 2017 from 1500 EST to 1600. Please follow the instructions contained within the RFI. Once a completed and approved DD Form 2345 is received, the Government will furnish to the data custodian the export-controlled technical data and "Walkthrough with Industry" information. The Government requests organizations restrict the number of callers due to conference dial-in capacity limitations. No make-up sessions are anticipated beyond this point. Organizations may request one-on-one meetings in accordance with the RFI instructions.

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Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval
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