Request for Information (RFI) AFRL/RD, TACTICAL BAA

Request for Information Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate Technology Advancement Computation Testing Integration Concepts to Advance Lasers (TACTICAL) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Request for Information (RFI) Dated: 10 November 2022 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY as defined in FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes to further the Government's understanding of market capabilities. This RFI is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This announcement shall NOT be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Responses to this RFI will NOT be returned and no further feedback will be provided. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.GOV website. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. NO reimbursement will be made by the Government for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow up information requests. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate (RD), Laser Division (RDL) is seeking information on industry's capability to advance the state-of-the-art and scientific knowledge in Directed Energy technology. AFRL/RDL is contemplating issuing an overarching Broad Agency Announcement with Closed Calls. It is anticipated that the BAA would be active for a period of up to 5 (five) years from the posting date and would have the ability to issue awards under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Responses to this RFI will be utilized to inform acquisition decisions and to shape the development of the solicitation. Therefore, respondents are encouraged to provide feedback on techniques, processes, tools or any other elements that would be advantageous to addressing the topic area requirements below. This RFI is seeking industry's capability for cost effective, innovative solutions for high energy laser (HEL) effects on materials and systems, and to develop and demonstrate compact components of HEL systems to deliver desired effects to realistic ground and airborne environments. This RFI also seeks information on industry's capability for modeling and simulation of HEL systems, laser components, and laser effectsto cost effectively evaluate various aspects of current and future laser weapon system components and subsystems. Industry is requested to provide a high-level description of capabilities in the areas of laser sources, aero-effects & beam control, laser system technologies, integration and demonstration, laser system modeling and simulation, laser interaction testing, laser interaction modeling and simulation and laser vulnerability assessments. Responses should address ability to research, design, model, develop, and test innovative solutions in all or any of these areas. The Laser Request for Information Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate Technology Advancement Computation Testing Integration Concepts to Advance Lasers (TACTICAL) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Request for Information (RFI) Dated: 10 November 2022 Division envisions most of the requested support will be performed at AFRL located on Kirtland Air Force Base. Interested parties capable of performing this work are invited to submit a capability statement on company letterhead no later than 06 December 2022 at 12:00 noon Mountain Standard Time (MST). All responses shall include the following information: Company Profile (a) Company Name and Mailing Address (b) CAGE Code, DUNS Number and Unique Entity ID (UEI) (c) Point(s) of Contact to include telephone number and e-mail address (d) Business Size Status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, Service Disabled VeteranOwned, Small Business, Large Business, Historically Black College/University). Also, indicate if entity is a minority-serving institution of higher education that meets the definition of "Covered Institution" (as defined in 10 USC 2362 Covered Educational Institution) which is (1) an institution of higher education eligible for assistance under title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1501 et seq); or (2) an accredited postsecondary minority institution). The applicable NAICs code is 541712 with an associated small business size standard of 500. Responses must be unclassified and any proprietary information provided must be portion marked accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. RFI responses are limited to six (6) pages, singled-sided, single-spaced, Times New Roman 12- point font with one inch margins. A cover page, index and response to use of non-Government advisors are not included in the page count. Submittals should be in a format readable and usable by Microsoft (MS) Word - or in PDF format viewable with the standard Adobe Acrobat Reader. Submissions shall be sent electronically to afrl.rdl.acquisitionmailbox@us.af.mil NLT 06 December 2022 at 1200 Noon MST. The operations, research, and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control Act (Title 22, USC, Section 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, USC, App. 40-1, et seq.). Therefore, ONLY offerors who are certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) may submit statements of capability. Contact US/Canada Joint Certification Office, DLIS, Federal Center, 74 Washington Ave, North, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49037-3084, (800) 352-3572, http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/, for further information on certification and the approval process. Attachment 1: TACTICAL Topic Areas