BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)- Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems
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The contract FA8051-24-S-0001 is a five-year Closed Two-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate, Requirements and Acquisition Division, focused on Research and Development for Air Force Airbase Systems. It falls under NAICS code 541715, which covers research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The BAA invites research proposals through a competitive two-step submission process beginning with a white paper, followed by a full proposal if requested. The announcement incorporates multiple CALLs that target specific topic areas of interest, including modernization of timber products for expeditionary environments, automated heavy machinery, and PFAS destruction technologies. These CALLs emphasize basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and prototype creation, aligning with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards. The solicitation is managed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, with the current primary point of contact being Jason Cronin. The BAA has undergone multiple revisions since its initial release, reflecting updates in program requirements, points of contact, and submission instructions. Beyond the research emphasis, contractors interested in pursuing cost reimbursement contracts must demonstrate they have an adequate accounting system compliant with federal regulations such as GAAP, GAGAS, FAR, and CAS, and may need to submit a validated SF Form 1408 as part of their proposal. This contract requires development efforts to focus on cutting-edge computational tools and technology aimed at enhancing high-performance computing capabilities relevant to national security and scientific endeavors. Detailed proposal preparation instructions and subcontracting plan templates have also been provided and updated to guide interested offerors through compliance and submission protocols.
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Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403, USASet-Aside
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BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FA8051-24-S-0001
ANNOUNCEMENT OVERVIEW
NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
AGENCY NAME: Air Force Civil Engineer Center – Readiness Directorate, Requirements and Acquisition Division (AFCEC/CXA)
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: This is a five (5) year Closed Two-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with CALLs for Topic Areas of Interest.
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: FA8051-24-S-0001
POINTS OF CONTACT: Technical and Contracting Points of Contact will be identified in each CALL.
BRIEF PROGRAM SUMMARY: This BAA will allow a TWO-STEP submission (white paper & if requested, proposal) in response to a posted CALL. This Closed BAA with CALLS is issued under the provisions of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement paragraph 206.102(d)(2), Use of Competitive Procedures, which provides for the competitive selection of research proposals. There will be no other announcement issued for this requirement. Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for amendments or CALLs issued.
CALLS
CALL #1 Modern Timber Products in an Expeditionary Environment- linked below.
CALL #2 Automated Heavy Machinery - linked below.
CALL #3 PFAS Destruction - linked below
Product Service Code (PSC) may change with each CALL. The Government is interested in basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development and prototypes in accordance with DFARS 235.016(a).
Revision 1 - 28 June 2024
Brief Program Summary Section was updated in the SAM posting and in the Full Text Announcement attachment dated 28 June 2024. FAR 6.102(d)(2) was revised to DFARS 206.102(d)(2).
Revision 2 - 7 Nov 2024
1) Updated FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement to REVISION 2 and saved as a PDF file. See Highlighted sections for changes.
2) Updated hyperlinks in Attachments 1 & 2 and saved as a PDF file.
3) Attachment 3: no changes, but saved as a PDF file.
4) Primary 772 ESS/PKD POC has changed to Mr. Toby L Carnes. See FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement REVISION 2 for details.
Revision 3 - 25 Nov 2024
1) Link to Call #2: Automated Heavy Machinery added to BAA.
Revision 4 - 4 Mar 2025
1) Link to Call #3: PFAS Destruction added to BAA.
Revision 5 - 7 Mar 2025
1) Updated FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement to REVISION 3, dated 7 Mar 2025
2) FA8051-24-S-0001 Attachment 2- Proposal Prep Instructions has been updated as of 7 Mar 25.
3) FA8051-24-S-0001 Attachment 4 - Individual Subcontracting Plan Template 7 Mar 25 was uploaded to the list of Attachments.
Revision 6 - 30 Mar 2026
1) Updated FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement to REVISION 4, dated 30 Mar 2026
2) Primary 772 ESS/PKD POC has changed to Mr. Jason Cronin. See FA8051-24-S-0001 Full Text Announcement REVISION 4 for details.
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