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Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST)

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FA8650-20-S-1958Federal

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The Air Force Research Laboratory, through the AFRL/RY Sensors Directorate, has issued an Advanced Research Announcement titled Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST) under solicitation FA8650-20-S-1958, with an estimated total program value of $808,505,000 and individual awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $200,000,000. This initiative seeks to advance cybersecurity, open system architecture, avionics, sensor technologies, and multi-domain capabilities for manned, unmanned, autonomous, and remotely piloted platforms, including ISR, EW, and munitions systems. The effort focuses on eight technical areas: assessing platform cyber security, developing cyber-hardened and cyber-resilient platforms, enabling agile system architecture, advancing open system architecture standards, modeling and simulation of RF and electronic systems, and measuring sensor performance in contested environments. Proposals are solicited through a series of future calls under an umbrella contract structure anticipating FAR-based cost-reimbursement, IDIQ, multiple award fair opportunity, and Other Transaction (OT) awards under 10 U.S.C. 4022 or 4023, with OT proposals exempt from FAR clauses. The program requires submission of white papers and full proposals with technical, management, and cost sections formatted in Arial 10-point, double-spaced, with no password protection, and must be valid for 180 days. Security risk and funding availability serve as mandatory pass/fail gates; proposals failing either will be declined. Technical merit is the paramount evaluation factor, followed by cost realism, with peer or scientific review and alignment to agency needs determining best-value selection. Offerors must comply with strict export control, security, and program protection requirements, including ITAR/EAR compliance, Top Secret classification readiness, and protection of Critical Program Information per DoDI 5200.39, with certified DD Form 2345 and DFARS 252.225-7048 required where applicable. All contractors must adhere to AFI 10-701 OPSEC standards, submit to security risk reviews using AFRLI 61-113, complete certifications including CAGE and DUNS numbers, and ensure key personnel are not engaged in foreign talent programs. Safety compliance with MIL-STD 882E and AFI 9

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Developing advanced avionics cybersecurity, simulation, and open system standards for multi-domain military platforms.

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Department Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl RyksView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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TEMPEST_ARA_FA8650-20-S-1958+July+2026.pdf

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Security+Risk+Review+Appendix+3+-+AFRL+Privacy+Act+for+Covered+Individuals+Fillable.pdf

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TEMPESTARAFA8650-20-S-1958+01-28-2026.pdf

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FA8650-20-S-1958 TEMPEST Advanced Research Announcement

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Security+Risk+Review+AFRLI+61-113.pdf

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Security+Risk+Review+Appendix+2+-+Research+and+Related+Senior+and+Key+Person+Profile+Worksheet.pdf

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ARA FA8650-20-S-1958 Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms TEMPEST

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Security+Risk+Review+Appendix+1+-+Security+Program+Questionnaire.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks
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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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UPDATE July 2026: Update to the Contracting POCs.


UPDATE April 2026: Minor administrative updates to convert existing legacy FAR and DFARS citations to Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and Revolutionary DFARS (R-DFARS) citations.


UPDATE January 2026: Minor administrative update to extend the solicitation close date. 


AFRL/RFW has a need to investigate and develop methodologies, tools, techniques, and capabilities to identify susceptibilities and mitigate vulnerabilities in avionics systems, protect those systems against cyber-attack, provide simulation capabilities required to develop, mature and transition advanced sensor and avionics technologies, develop platform architecture technologies that enable revolutionary and agile capabilities, and expand emerging open system architecture standards and approaches for existing and next-generation Air Force and DoD weapon systems in multi-domain environments. The goal is to explore new and emerging concepts related to development, integration, assessment, evaluation, and demonstration of cyber security, open system architecture (OSA), novel avionics and sensor technologies, and multi-domain technologies. For this solicitation, avionics is defined to include manned, unmanned, autonomous, and remotely piloted vehicles, on-board Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, munitions, and any equipment, component, or subsystem that could compromise mission assurance of the Air Force weapon system or tactical platform.

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Autonomous Sensing and AI-Driven Signal ProcessingThe contract focuses on the development of advanced AI and machine learning algorithms designed to enable real-time classification of radio frequency signals, adaptive sensing capabilities, and autonomous decision-making within electronic warfare scenarios. This work aims to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of systems operating in contested electromagnetic environments by leveraging intelligent signal processing and sensing techniques. The project is categorized under NAICS code 511210, indicating software publishers or developers as the primary contractors. Issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the subcontract emphasizes innovative technologies in autonomous sensing and AI-driven signal processing tailored to military applications. The solicitation was posted in mid-April 2026, with responses due by May 12, 2027. This opportunity represents a critical component in advancing the electronic warfare capabilities of defense systems through cutting-edge AI/ML integration.
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NAICS: 334511
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Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) Sensor DevelopmentThe contract focuses on the design and prototyping of next-generation electronic warfare sensors intended to detect, identify, and counter advanced radio frequency threats within contested environments. This effort is aimed at enhancing electronic warfare capabilities by developing innovative sensor technologies that can operate effectively against emerging and sophisticated RF challenges. The work will be conducted as a subcontract under the NAICS code 334511, which relates to the manufacturing of electronic components and circuits. Issued by the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, this contract emphasizes cutting-edge research and development in defense technology. The solicitation was posted on April 15, 2026, with proposal submissions due by May 12, 2027. The place of performance is located at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. The contract represents a strategic investment in advancing electronic warfare sensor capabilities to maintain technological superiority in modern contested operational theaters.
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NAICS: 541715
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KaijuThe Kaiju contract, issued by the Department of Defense through the USAF AFRL office at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) designed to solicit research and development proposals via future Calls rather than initial white papers or proposals. It is currently in a presolicitation phase with a response deadline of May 12, 2027. The contract involves classified Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), requiring vendors to have an active SAM.gov account and a valid DD2345 form to request access to the Kaiju Statement of Objectives and related sensitive attachments. The contract is associated with NAICS code 541715, relating to research and development in the physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. Several amendments have been issued to refine the contract's structure and requirements, including clarifications to attachments, updates to the Statement of Objectives, the addition of security provisions such as Scientific and Technical protection language, and the inclusion of the FAR clause prohibiting ByteDance covered applications. The announcement emphasizes ongoing updates, making it important for interested parties to monitor SAM.gov for future Calls tied to this BAA. Contracting points of contact are Gabriel Berner and Richard Bailey, who can assist with inquiries related to the solicitation.
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