GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION (GeoPEX)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment updates the solicitation FA8750-21-S-7006 regarding Science and Technology (S&T) Protection.

• Section III, Paragraph 5 (S&T Protection): Updates language related to the Security Risk Review process for proposals. This includes details on the review's purpose (protecting Air Force S&T from foreign influence), the information used (questionnaires, publicly available data, internal databases), and that nationality is not a determining factor. It also outlines the holistic decision-making process, risk acceptance levels (RAL), and potential risk factors.

• Actions Required by Applicants/Recipients at proposal submission: Clarifies the required documentation for Grant/Cooperative Agreement proposals (SF 424, Security Program Questionnaire, Privacy Act Statement for Covered Individuals) and for Contract/Other Transaction Agreement proposals (Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet, Security Program Questionnaire, Privacy Act Statement). It directs bidders to the RI-Specific Proposal Preparation Instructions for appendices and specifies submission to the TPOC and AFRL.RIOF@us.af.mil. It also states that failure to report fully may be considered a material misstatement.

• Actions Required by Covered Individuals: Defines "Covered Individual" and mandates disclosure of all current and pending research support for such individuals. It also requires Covered Individuals to sign the "Privacy Act Statement."

• Actions required by Applicants/Recipients during period of performance: Requires annual resubmission of the Senior and Key Person Profile and submission prior to adding new covered individuals. It also mandates notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 business days if Senior/Key Personnel are believed to be participants in a Foreign Government Talent Program or have Foreign Components with strategic competitors. This provision must be flowed down to sub-awardees.

• Section V, Paragraph 2.e (S&T Review): Updates language regarding the S&T review process. It clarifies that non-technical support contractors may have administrative access to proprietary information after signing NDAs and OCIs. The amendment reiterates that the SF424, Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet, Security Program Questionnaire, and Privacy Act Statement will be reviewed in parallel with technical evaluations to satisfy S&T Protection requirements. If a security risk exceeding the acceptable threshold is identified, the Offeror will be notified of award declination.

• Section III, Paragraph 5

• Section V, Paragraph 2.e

• Bidders must ensure all updated S&T Protection documentation and disclosures are submitted with their proposals as detailed in the amendment. Failure to comply may result in award declination.

Amendment / Modification

This modification republishes the original announcement (BAA FA8750-21-S-7006) with incorporated previous amendments. Key changes include:

• Part I, Overview: Updates to language regarding anticipated individual awards and the types of instruments that may be awarded.
• Part II, Full Text Announcement:
  • Assistance Listing number replaces CFDA reference.
  • Updated contact information for Information Protection.
  • Updated hyperlink for CFR.
  • Updates to proposal formatting language.
  • Updated debriefing language.
  • Addition of paragraph 9 to Section VI.
  • Updated OMBUDSMAN information in Section VII.

Parts I, II (Sections IV.3, IV.4.c, VI.1, VI.3, VI, VII), and Agency Contacts.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements were noted, beyond the updated formatting language in Section VI.1. Offerors are advised to monitor SAM.gov for further amendments.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 5) updates the following:

• Contact Information: The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program Manager (PM) name and email address have been updated. The new Interim BAA Program Manager is Frank Gambino, with contact email AFRL.RIG.GEOPex@us.af.mil.

• Award Duration: Awards made under this BAA will not normally exceed 36 months in duration.

• Part I Overview Information

• Part VII Agency Contacts

• Part I, BAA Estimated Funding paragraph

• Part II, Section II, Award Information

No changes to proposal submission deadlines or evaluation criteria are indicated. Offerors should ensure they use the updated contact information for any inquiries.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 4 to BAA FA8750-21-S-7006, which republishes the original announcement incorporating previous amendments. Key changes include:

• Updates to the DCSA website reference.

• Addition of a statement regarding responsible sources.

• Inclusion of a paragraph on the S&T process during evaluation.

• Change from FAPIIS to Responsibility/Qualification (R/Q) Public Access.

• Addition of language regarding the certified cost and pricing data threshold for small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors.

• Updates to Proposal Formatting language.

• Updates to applicable provisions.

• Changes from AFFARS to DAFFARS and updates to the OMBUDSMAN date.

• Part II, Section III.2.b.2 (DCSA website)

• Part II, Section IV (Responsible sources)

• Part II, Section V.2.b.2 (S&T process)

• Part II, Section V.3 (FAPIIS to R/Q Public Access)

• Part II, Section V.4 (Certified cost and pricing data threshold)

• Part II, Section VI.1 (Proposal Formatting)

• Part II, Section VI.7 (Applicable provisions)

• Part II, Section VII (AFFARS to DAFFARS, Ombudsman date)

This amendment republishes the solicitation with incorporated changes. Offerors should review the updated sections for any impact on their proposals. Specific changes to proposal formatting and applicable provisions are noted. The overall submission process and deadlines remain as previously stated, with white papers accepted until September 30, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment republishes the original announcement (BAA FA8750-21-S-7006) to incorporate previous amendments and includes the following specific changes:

• Part I, Overview Information: Updated references from "Beta SAM" to "SAM" throughout.
• Part II, Full Text Announcement:
  • Section III: Added paragraph 4.
  • Section IV.f.5: Removed the last sentence regarding options.
  • Section V.2.a: Updated the Review and Selection Process language.
  • Section VI.1: Updated the Proposal Formatting language.
  • Section VI.4.d: Added new language.
  • Section VII: Updated the provisions.
  • Section VII: Updated the OMBUDSMAN.

No other changes were made.

Parts I, II (Sections III, IV.f.5, V.2.a, VI.1, VI.4.d, VII).

This amendment does not appear to change proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but bidders should review the updated sections for any implications on proposal content or formatting. The republishing ensures all previous amendments are consolidated.