Fusion of Cooperative Information Sharing for Uncrewed Air Systems (FOCISAUS)

The Fusion of Cooperative Information Sharing for Uncrewed Air Systems (FOCISAUS) is a direct-to-phase-II solicitation issued by the U.S. Air Force under the Department of Defense. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, requiring proposing Small Business Concerns to be registered in the System for Award Management and the SBA Company Registry. The solicitation is managed as a Broad Agency Announcement where proposals are evaluated independently based on scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility. The government may utilize various contract vehicles, including firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, or Other Transaction agreements. The program follows a phased structure, with Phase I typically lasting six to twelve months and Phase II generally spanning 24 months. Awardees must adhere to strict cybersecurity standards, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and DFARS [phone hidden] for safeguarding controlled unclassified information. Proposals must be submitted via the DSIP portal in seven specific volumes, including technical, cost, and commercialization reports. Evaluation considers technical merit and commercialization potential, while also conducting risk-based due diligence and security reviews to mitigate unacceptable security risks. All work is subject to continuous government inspection and must meet high professional standards.