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Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research

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FA2391-23-S-2403Federal

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The Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) program, under solicitation FA2391-23-S-2403, is a comprehensive Broad Agency Announcement issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Aerospace Systems Directorate. This open, two-step solicitation is designed to fund research and development efforts that mature novel aerospace concepts and technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels, specifically targeting transformative capabilities for the warfighter. The program encompasses a wide array of specialized calls, including efforts for hypersonic weapon concepts (HAMWC), automated air-to-air refueling (CRONUS), advanced propulsion and power systems (SNAPP, AEPO, MSIPPT, HITEMP, INNATE), and multidisciplinary design and structures (MASTR, VOLARE, CC DROIDS). The acquisition process typically involves an initial white paper submission followed by full proposals from selected offerors, though some calls utilize a one-step process. Awards may take the form of contracts or assistance instruments, with anticipated types including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and IDIQ task orders. Due to the sensitive nature of the research, strict security protocols are enforced, requiring offerors to comply with AFRLI 61-113 for Science and Technology Protection and meet CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 standards to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Proposals are evaluated based on the uniqueness and innovation of the approach, understanding of scope, technical soundness, and transition potential, with cost realism serving as a secondary substantial factor.

General Info

AFRL PACER program funds transformative aerospace research and development for warfighter capabilities.

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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AFRL Addendum and Award-Specific Terms and Conditions Feb 2024

DOCX, High priority: read this first18 pages · award-specific-terms-and-conditions
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AFRLI 61-113 Science and Technology Protection Instruction

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AFRLI 61-113 Science and Technology Protection Instruction

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AFRL Supplemental Requirements Statement of Work Version 26.3

DOCX, High priority: read this first44 pages · sow
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Amendment 01 to MASTR Call under BAA FA2391-23-S-2403

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Amendment 02 to MASTR Call 13 March 2025

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Amendment 03 to MASTR Call under BAA FA2391-23-S-2403

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Amendment 04 to MASTR Call under BAA FA2391-23-S-2403

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Amendment 05 to MASTR Call - Proposal Deadline Extension

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Amendment 06 to MASTR Call 23 APR 2025

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Amendment 1 to AEPO Call FA2391-23-S-2403 dated 26 Nov 2024

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Amendment 1 to BAA FA2391-23-S-2403 CC DROIDS

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Amendment 1 to MSIPPT Call FA2391-23-S-2403

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Amendment 1 to SNAPP Broad Agency Announcement FA2391-23-S-2403

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Amendment 2 to BAA FA2391-23-S-2403 CC DROIDS Call Q&A

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Amendment 3 to BAA FA2391-23-S-2403 CC DROIDS Call

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Amendment 4 to BAA FA2391-23-S-2403 CC DROIDS Q&A

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Amendment PACER White Paper Call - Midsize FC EMA

PDF, High priority: read this first30 pages · presolicitation
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Amendment to OPTIML Call dated 27 October 2023 - Cancellation of First Step

PDF, High priority: read this first1 page · amendment
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BAA FA2391-23-S-2403 Collaborative Center for the Design and Research Of InterDisciplinary Systems (CC DROIDS) 27 July 2023

PDF, High priority: read this first7 pages · baa
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Broad Agency Announcement FA2391-23-S-2403 AEPO Call 28 Oct 2024

PDF, High priority: read this first43 pages · baa
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Broad Agency Announcement FA2391-23-S-2403 CRONUS Automated Air-to-Air Refueling

PDF, High priority: read this first52 pages · broad-agency-announcement
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Broad Agency Announcement FA2391-23-S-2403 Pioneering Air Warfare Capabilities

PDF, High priority: read this first30 pages · baa
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Broad Agency Announcement FA2391-23-S-2403 SNAPP Call 04 Sep 24

PDF, High priority: read this first64 pages · baa
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Call for HAMWC White Papers under PACER BAA FA2391-23-S-2403

PDF, High priority: read this first60 pages · presolicitation
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CALL for VOLARE FA2391-23-S-2403 Digital System-Level Mission-Driven Integrated Design Methods

PDF, High priority: read this first53 pages · presolicitation
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Contract Data Requirements List FA2391-23-S-2403

PDF, High priority: read this first15 pages · contract-data-requirements-list
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Contract Data Requirements List FA2391-23-S-2403

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Contract FA2391-24-C-B044 Model Contract

PDF, High priority: read this first50 pages · contract-document
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DFARS 252.215-7009 Proposal Adequacy Checklist MAR 2023

PDF, High priority: read this first10 pages · checklist
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DFARS 252.215-7993 Proposal Adequacy Checklist (MAR 2026)

PDF, High priority: read this first9 pages · proposal-adequacy-checklist
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FA2391-23-S-2403 HSAPS Broad Agency Announcement

PDF, High priority: read this first57 pages · baa
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FA2391-23-S-2403 INNATE Call for White Papers

PDF, High priority: read this first42 pages · presolicitation
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FA2391-23-S-2403 MASTR Broad Agency Announcement

PDF, High priority: read this first173 pages · baa
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FA2391-23-S-2403 OPTIML Broad Agency Announcement

PDF, High priority: read this first38 pages · baa
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FA2391-23-S-2403 OPTIML Call for White Papers 01 Feb 2024

PDF, High priority: read this first38 pages · presolicitation
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FA2391-23-S-2403 PACER Broad Agency Announcement HITEMP Call

PDF, High priority: read this first17 pages · broad-agency-announcement
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FA2391-23-S-2403 PACER Midsize FC EMA White Paper Call

PDF, High priority: read this first30 pages · presolicitation
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FA2391-23-S-2403 PACER MSIPPT Broad Agency Announcement

PDF, High priority: read this first63 pages · baa
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FA2391-23-S-2403 Revised Broad Agency Announcement PACER April 2025

PDF, High priority: read this first31 pages · baa
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FA2391-23-S-2403 Section K Representations and Certifications

DOCX, High priority: read this first6 pages · reps-and-certs
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HAMWC Call Amendment 1 dated 17 March 2026

PDF, High priority: read this first2 pages · amendment
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HAMWC Call Amendment 2 dated 31 March 2026

PDF, High priority: read this first3 pages · amendment
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HAMWC Call Amendment 3 dated 6 April 2026

DOCX, High priority: read this first1 page · amendment
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HSAPS CALL Amendment 1 dated 13 July 2026

PDF, High priority: read this first2 pages · amendment
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Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet

PDF, High priority: read this first3 pages · profile-worksheet
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Section K - Representations and Certifications

PDF, High priority: read this first37 pages · representations-and-certifications
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Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

PDF, High priority: read this first4 pages · instructions-to-offerors
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SOW Supplemental Requirements AFRL/PZL 04 May 2023

PDF, High priority: read this first4 pages · sow-supplemental
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Statement of Objectives for CC DROIDS Collaborative Center 26 July 2023

PDF, High priority: read this first38 pages · statement-of-objectives
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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2391 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Rqkp
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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Full Description

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PACER BAA is a Two-Step Open BAA and BAA with Calls which will enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development efforts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Efforts under this BAA are intended to further AFRL/RA’s mission in pioneering transformative aerospace technologies for the warfighter’s decisive advantage.


Revision 1, posted 5 June 2024.


Revision 2, posted 24 October 2024


Revision 3, posted 6 May 2025


Revision 4, posted 15 July 2026

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