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Cyber Asymmetric Force Applications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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FA8750-17-S-7001Federal

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This contract, titled "Cyber Asymmetric Force Applications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems," with solicitation number FA8750-17-S-7001, involves a series of amendments primarily focused on republishing the original announcement and incorporating prior changes in accordance with FAR 35.016(c). Amendment 5 updates several administrative and technical aspects, including revising the Contracting Focal Point, changing the NAICS code to 541715, refining eligibility requirements, updating cost-sharing language, adding provisions related to human use, and revising sections on price competition, ombudsman information, and other procedural elements. Amendment 6 further modifies the announcement by enhancing the technology requirements section, removing a specific focus area related to C-sUAS Command and Control Framework, updating websites and clause dates linked to proposal preparation and relevant regulatory provisions, and refining language around ombudsman clauses. The contracting office responsible for this announcement is the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) based in Rome, New York, operating under the Department of Defense. The announcement was posted on November 10, 2020, and points of contact include a BAA Manager and a Contracting Officer, providing direct channels for communication and inquiry. The contract is designed to support research and development in the area of cyber asymmetric force applications specifically leveraging unmanned aircraft systems, aligning with updated government requirements and procedural compliance. The amendments aim to ensure clarity, regulatory alignment, and up-to-date contact and submission guidelines for interested parties.

General Info

Research contract for cyber asymmetric force using unmanned aircraft, updated eligibility, tech requirements, and procedures.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

NY

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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FA8750-17-S-7001 Amendment 5 - Cyber Asymmetric Force Applications for UAS

16 pages · amendment

High

FA8750-17-S-7001 Amendment 6 - Cyber Asymmetric Force Applications for UAS

15 pages · amendment

High

FA875017S7001_DD_254.pdf

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8 updates

PhasePresolicitation

PostedNov 10

Presolicitation

Notice updatedNov 10

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJan 26

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Notice updatedJun 7

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Notice updatedNov 2

NAICS code removed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedApr 5

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 16

NAICS code added: 541715. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedJan 22

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedNov 10

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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Philip J. ZaleskiBAA MANAGER

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Amber BuckleyContracting Officer

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AMENDMENT 5 for BAA FA8750-17-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: (a) Updates the Contracting Focal Point throughout; (b) Updates the NAICS code to 541715 (c) Section III: Update Eligibility Requirements; (d) Section IV.2, updated language referring to DUNs number; (e) Section IV.4.a, updated cost sharing language; (f) Section IV.4., added paragraph f regarding Human Use; (g) Section V, removed Adequate Price Competition paragraph; (h) Section V.2, renumbered the first paragraph as "a", and added paragraphs b through e; (i) Section VI is deleted in its entirety and replaced as shown below; (j) Section VII: Update the Ombudsman information. No other changes have been made. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL AMENDMENT DETAILS! AMENDMENT 6 for BAA FA8750-17-S-7001 The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c). This republishing also includes the following changes: Adds Part I, Overview Information Part II, Full Text Announcement: Section I, changes Funding Opportunity Description to state Technology Requirements; Section I, updates the Technology requirements as shown in bold, and removes the - Cyber Asymmetric Force Applications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Command and Control (C2) Framework Focus Area; Section I, adds the - Important Notes Regarding language; Section III.2.b.2, updates the DCSA website; Section IV.3.a, updates the DCSA website; Section IV.4.b and IV.4.c. updates clause dates; Section IV.4.e, updated the link to reference the Beta SAM website; Section VI.1, updates the RI Specific Proposal Preparation Instructions Beta SAM link; Section VI.7, updates the applicable provisions; Section VII, updates the AFFARS Ombudsman clause date No other changes have been made. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS.

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