BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)- Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC/CXA), has issued a five-year Closed Two-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems. This BAA, identified as FA8051-24-S-0001, seeks innovative solutions in basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development and prototypes. The overall BAA remains open until January 2, 2028, with performance primarily at Tyndall AFB, FL.
Scope of Work
This BAA will issue specific CALLs for Topic Areas of Interest. Currently, three CALLs have been released:
- CALL #1: Modern Timber Products in an Expeditionary Environment
- CALL #2: Automated Heavy Machinery
- CALL #3: PFAS Destruction The Government is interested in a broad range of R&D activities as defined by DFARS 235.016(a). The Product Service Code (PSC) may vary with each CALL.
Contract & Submission Details
- Type: Closed Two-Step Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
- Duration: Five (5) years, ending January 2, 2028
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)
- Submission Process: Two-step, requiring a white paper submission first, followed by a full proposal if requested. Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for new CALLs and amendments.
- Proposal Instructions: Detailed instructions (Attachment 2) specify a 25-page limit for the technical proposal, requiring a Contractor Performance Work Statement (C-PWS) and a comprehensive cost/price proposal.
- Accounting System: For cost reimbursement contracts, an adequate accounting system is mandatory, potentially requiring DCAA review or SF Form 1408 submission (Attachment 1).
- Subcontracting Plan: Large businesses must submit an Individual Subcontracting Plan (Attachment 4) outlining small business utilization goals.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Toby L Carnes, toby.carnes.1@us.af.mil, 850-890-5481
- Secondary: Nikita Chandiramani, nikita.chandiramani@us.af.mil, 850-283-6854
Additional Notes
This BAA was last updated with Revision 3 of the Full Text Announcement on March 7, 2025. All offerors are advised to review the latest full text announcement and attachments for complete and up-to-date information.