MINSAV CALL 05 "TALOS"

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

This document is a Statement of Objectives (SOO) for Solicitation FA8650-19-S-1932 CALL 05. It contains Secret Collateral Information.

To obtain the SOO, interested parties must submit a request in accordance with paragraph VII of Call 05. The request must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil, no later than May 1, 2026.

Upon receipt of a valid request, it will be routed to and fulfilled by the Technical Team.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 4" for solicitation FA8650-19-S-1932 CALL 05, serves as a placeholder indicating that the document contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• The document states that to request a copy, potential bidders must submit an active DD2345 JCP, a CAGE code, and a NIST assessment score.
• Contact information for requesting a copy is provided: daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil.

This attachment informs bidders that sensitive information is involved and outlines the specific prerequisites (DD2345 JCP, CAGE code, NIST assessment score) required to access the full document. Bidders interested in this opportunity must meet these requirements to obtain the complete information necessary for proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a one-step solicitation (Call 05) issued under the Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) for Microelectronics Innovation for Next-generation System Advancement and Validation (MINSAV). The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RYD) is soliciting proposals for research and development efforts. Unless otherwise stated, all requirements from the basic ARA announcement apply.

• Statement of Objectives (SOO)/Description of Technical Areas: See Attachment 1.

• Deliverable Items: Data Items (Attachment 1 & 2), Software (as required during performance, per Attachment 2), and Hardware (as required during performance, per Attachment 3).

• Period of Performance (PoP): 39 months (36 months technical effort, 3 months final report).

• Security Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level for the call; Secret Collateral level for the SOO. Proposal submissions will incorporate Secret Collateral Addendums. Offerors must have the ability to obtain/submit Secret Collateral information.

• Export Control: Information is subject to Export Control (ITAR).

• Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS): Applicable.

• Unique/Special Clauses: Requires a current CMMC Level 2 assessment posted in SPRS at the time of contract award and for the duration of the contract.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): Anticipated.

• Base Support/Network Access: Access to DoD Supercomputing Resource Center hardware/software emulation tools is anticipated.

• Data Rights: Unlimited data rights are desired.

• Estimated Call Value: $34M (AF reserves the right to exceed).

• Anticipated Number of Awards: One (1) contract, but reserves the right to award zero or multiple.

• Type of Contract/Instrument: Anticipates Cost Plus Fixed Fee C-type contract. Cost reimbursement contracts require an adequate accounting system.

• Anticipated Award Date: August 2026.

• Anticipated Funding Profile: FY25: $9M, FY26: $8M, FY27: $13M, FY28: $3.5M, FY29: $0.5M. Funding is an estimate and subject to change.

• Proposal Due Date and Time: 1 June 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Late proposals are subject to FAR 52.215-1(c)(3).

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Adam J Wentworth (adam.wentworth@us.af.mil) and Daniel Kelly (daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil), or through secure file exchange (https://safe.apps.mil/).

• Proposal Components: Technical/Management Proposal (Unclassified, 40 pages), SOW (Unclassified ONLY, 10 pages), Business Proposal, Subcontracting plans (if applicable), Classified Proposal Addendum (5 pages).

• Proposal Review Criteria: Peer or Scientific Review, prioritizing Technical Merit (understanding scope, technical approach, experience, advancing technology, transition potential) and Cost/Price (realism).

• Selection Process: Proposals will be categorized as Selectable or Not Selectable.

• Eligible Offeror: Unrestricted solicitation.

• Foreign Participation: Not authorized.

• Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Offerors should monitor SAM.gov for amendments.

• A Secret Collateral SOO can be requested from Daniel Kelly (daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil) by NLT 1 May 2026.

• Questions regarding the Secret Collateral SOO must be submitted to Peter Buxa (peter.buxa@us.af.mil) by NLT 8 May 2026.

• No classified questions via email.

• Attachments include: Secret Collateral SOO, CDRL, Model Contract, DD254.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies various data items required from the contractor. It details the type of data, submission requirements, and distribution instructions for each item.

• Data Item Descriptions (DIDs): Lists specific reports and deliverables such as Scientific and Technical Reports, Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports, Spend Plans, Status Reports, Presentation Materials, Computer Software Products, Hardware Manuals, Software User Manuals, Software Architecture Descriptions, Acceptance Test Plans, Firmware Support Manuals, Interface Control Documents, Software Design Descriptions, Technical Data Packages (ASIC/FPGA and Circuit Board), R&R Annual Updates, Security Plans, and R&D Project Summaries.
• Submission Requirements: Specifies frequency (e.g., monthly, quarterly, as required), submission dates (e.g., days after technical effort completion, as required), and format (e.g., electronic, MS Office compatible, encrypted).
• Distribution: Outlines which government agencies and contractors are authorized to receive the data.

This CDRL is crucial for bidders as it defines the specific documentation and reporting deliverables expected under the contract. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurately estimating proposal costs and ensuring compliance if awarded the contract. It outlines the scope of work related to documentation and reporting.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA8650-19-R-1932) for research and development, software, and hardware. The specific details for each "call" are to be determined and will be provided in subsequent statements of work.

• CLIN 0001 (Research and Data): Conduct research and development as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW), attached as Section J, Attachment 1. Deliver data per Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423-1.

• CLIN 0002 (Software): Deliver software as defined in the SOW, Section J, Attachment 1. Software developed or acquired is included in the price of CLIN 0001.

• CLIN 0003 (Hardware): Deliver hardware as defined in the SOW, Section J, Attachment 1. Hardware developed or acquired is included in the price of CLIN 0001.

• Item Unique Identification: For hardware, the contractor must identify the unit acquisition cost for all deliverable end items requiring unique identification.

• Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (U) for all CLINs.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but the technical effort for CLIN 0001 is to be completed no later than three months before XXX.

• Estimated Value: Total amount available for payment and allotted for CLINs 0001-0003 is TBD. Estimated sufficient to cover performance through TBD.

• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination.

• FOB: Destination.

• Proposal Submission: Offer due date is not specified in the provided sections. The offer must be completed by the offeror.

• Evaluation Factors: Listed in Section M, but no details are provided in the extracted text.

• Not specified in the provided sections.

• The solicitation references several attachments and exhibits, including:

  • Exhibit A: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)
  • Attachment 1: Statement of Objectives (SOO) - MINSAV
  • Attachment 2: Statement of Work (SOW) - Supplemental Requirements
  • Attachment 3: AFRL Basic Format Requirements
  • Attachment 4: Standard Form (SF) 298 and Instructions
  • Attachment 5: PGI 204.7108 Payment Instructions
  • Attachment 6: DD254 Placeholder

• Many details are marked as "TBD" (To Be Determined), indicating that further information will be provided or finalized.