Joint All-DomainTransformational Model – Battle Management Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-machine teaming events (JADPACT DASH)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) requirement for a Security Risk Review for federally funded research designed to identify potential vectors of foreign influence. AFRL will adhere to specific instructions and policies for this review process.

• The security risk review will be conducted for proposed Senior/Key personnel and "Covered Individuals".

• Reviews will be based on information from a "Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile and Security Questionnaire", accompanying documents, publicly available information, and internal U.S. Government databases.

• Nationality or citizenship is not a factor in the review.

• The review process measures risk factors across five areas: Foreign Talent Programs, Funding, Foreign Institutions, Denied Entities, and U.S. Government Systems.

• Not explicitly detailed in this document, but it pertains to applications/proposals for Grants/Cooperative Agreements (CA) or Contracts/Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).

• Applicants/Recipients and/or Offerors/Contractors must submit:

  • For Grant/CA applications: Standard Form 424, "Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile (Expanded)", Security Program Questionnaire, and "Privacy Act Statement" consent forms.
  • For Contract/OTA proposals: Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet, Security Program Questionnaire, and "Privacy Act Statement" consent forms.

• Submission of these documents implies agreement to:

  • Certify awareness of disclosure requirements (42 U.S.C. § 6605) and potential prosecution for false representations.
  • Establish internal processes to address foreign talent programs, conflicts of commitment/interest, and research integrity.
  • Exercise due diligence to identify foreign components or participation in foreign government talent programs by Senior/Key Personnel.

• If a security risk is identified and exceeds the acceptable threshold, the Government may notify the applicant/recipient/offeror/contractor of the decline of award.

• Not specified in this document.

• Covered Individuals are defined as those contributing substantively to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project.

• Federal law requires disclosure of all current and pending research support (42 U.S.C. §6605) for covered individuals.

• Failure to report fully and completely may be considered a material statement under the False Claims Act.

• During the period of performance, applicants/recipients/offerors/contractors must re-submit profiles annually and whenever new covered individuals are added.

• Any awareness of Senior/Key Research Personnel participating in Foreign Government Talent Programs or having Foreign Components with strategic competitors must be reported within 5 business days.

• This requirement must be flowed down to all sub awardees/contractors with designated Senior/Key Research Personnel.

• Appendices referenced include: Standard Form 424, Security Program Questionnaire, Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet, and Privacy Act Statement consent form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Security Program Questionnaire used to review the security program and practices of institutions receiving research funding. It is intended to be completed by collaborators and reviewed by the S&T Protection Lead.

The questionnaire includes fields for:

• Applicant Name
• CAGE Code/SCL and level (if applicable)
• Name and Title of the person completing the form
• Date Submitted

It also contains 13 detailed questions covering:

• Physical security plans
• Information security processes
• Information storage locations
• Procedures for transmission, transportation, disposal, and reproduction of information
• Safeguards for personnel access
• Protection of Government Furnished Equipment/Information (GFE/GFI)
• Cybersecurity and network protection measures
• Operations security to prevent adversary access
• Insider threat deterrence, detection, and mitigation
• Procedures for handling compromised information
• Willingness to provide AFRL S&T Protection training

An area for additional comments is also provided.

Bidders may be required to complete this questionnaire as part of the proposal submission process to demonstrate their organization's security capabilities and compliance with relevant requirements for research funding opportunities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Privacy Act Statement" for the Air Force Research Laboratory. It informs individuals about the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information in relation to Federal grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other research-related agreements awarded by the Department of the Air Force.

• Authority: Lists the legal statutes and executive orders authorizing the collection of information.
• Purpose: Explains that the collected information is for processing, investigating, and maintaining records related to Air Force sponsored awards and benefits.
• Routine Uses: Details how the information may be shared with contractors, grantees, law enforcement, and other entities for agency functions or to address potential legal violations.
• Effect of Not Providing Information: States that providing information is voluntary, but failure to comply with disclosure requirements (like those under 42 U.S. Code § 6605) may result in rejection of applications, civil, or criminal remedies.
• Acknowledgment of Consent: Includes fields for a "Proposal Title," and signatures and printed names of the "Covered Individual" and the "Institution's Authorized Representative," along with dates, to acknowledge consent.

Bidders responding to opportunities involving research and development awards from the Air Force Research Laboratory may need to complete and submit this form as part of their application or proposal. It outlines the privacy implications of submitting personal information and requires acknowledgment of consent for the use and disclosure of such data.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the objectives and scope for Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-machine teaming (DASH) events. These events aim to support command and control (C2) decision advantage capability development and explore software approaches for building Battle Management machine teammates. The goal is to ensure warfighter involvement in AI/autonomy development and identify areas where autonomy can assist a Joint All-Domain (JAD) Battle Manager, while also fostering connections with industry partners.

• The DAF Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Cross Functional Team (CFT) and Air Force Research Laboratory will host two-week DASH events approximately every 2-3 months in Las Vegas, NV.

• Each DASH will focus on a specific decision function from the Transformational Model – Battle Management (TM-BM).

• Participants will be limited by resource, time, and space constraints.

• The Transformational Model for Decision Advantage (TM-DA) provides a quantitative model for the Joint Warfighting Function of C2, detailing military decisions, required battlespace information, and decision function outputs.

• The TM-BM comprises 13 distinct subfunctions related to decision-making in an evolving operational environment.

• Participating software development teams will develop applications/microservices to assist human-machine teams (HMTs) in making faster and higher quality battle management decisions.

• Software attributes will be measured based on HMT decision speed, correctness, completeness, and user experience.

• Government stakeholders will analyze sprint data to derive, refine, and mature functional and technical C2 software requirements.

• Events occur every 2-3 months at the Howard Hughes Operations (H2O) Center in Las Vegas, NV.

• OPSEC: Contractors must provide OPSEC protection for sensitive/critical information and indicators, adhering to AFI 10-701. Contractor employees require initial OPSEC training and will participate in annual training programs.

• Fiscal Considerations: Funding must be proper for the work performed, aligning with 31 USC Sec. 1301 and DoD FMR. Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds will finance efforts including procurement of end items, equipment, and software development services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies the data items required from a contractor. It outlines the specific reports or data deliverables needed for the contract.

• Data Item No. (A001): Scientific and Technical Reports.
• Title: Scientific and Technical Reports.
• Subtitle: CSOW (likely referring to a Contract Statement of Work).
• Authority: DI-MISC-80711A/T.
• Contract Reference: CSOW.
• Frequency: LT (likely 'Less Than' or a specific frequency not fully defined here).
• Date of First Submission: Not specified.
• Date of Subsequent Submission: Not specified.
• Remarks: Tailored to allow contractor's format.
• Distribution: AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) is listed as the addressee, with 1 copy each for Final and Regular Reproduction.

This CDRL indicates that the contractor will be required to submit Scientific and Technical Reports. Bidders should note that the format is tailored to allow the contractor's format, but specific submission details and deadlines (if any) would be found in the main solicitation or SOW referenced by the CSOW. The requirement for 1 final and 1 regular reproduction copy for AFRL is also specified.