Research Options for Space Enterprise Technologies (ROSET)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicle Directorate (AFRL/RV) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Research Options for Space Enterprise Technologies (ROSET)" (FA9453-17-S-0005). This BAA seeks research and development proposals to advance the state-of-the-art in space systems and related technologies. It operates on a "Closed BAA" approach, meaning specific research efforts will be solicited through individual CALLs posted on SAM.gov. No proposals should be submitted against this baseline BAA. The BAA is UNRESTRICTED, encouraging participation from small businesses and other socio-economic categories.
Scope of Work
The BAA outlines 15 technical topics of interest, including:
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
- Space solar arrays and structures
- Electronic materials
- Decision support systems
- Multi-scale modeling
- Small satellite technologies
- Integrated solutions for contested environments
- Space sensing and imaging
- Object detection and tracking
- Precision timing and global position waveforms
- Cyber-security
- Satellite communications
- Focal plane arrays
Deliverables may include hardware, software, data, program plans, test plans, technical reports, source code, and prototypes, with specific requirements detailed in each CALL.
Contract Details
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) with subsequent CALLs.
- Instruments: The Air Force may award various contract types, including FAR-based instruments (Cost plus Fixed Fee, Cost Contract, Firm Fixed Price) and Non-FAR instruments (Other Transaction Authority for research, grants, cooperative agreements). A DCAA-approved accounting system is required for cost-type contracts.
- Anticipated Awards: A minimum of one award is anticipated per CALL, with the possibility of multiple awards or no awards.
- Estimated Funding: Annual funding is estimated to range from $51.5M to $66.1M from FY18 to FY25, though this is not a contractual obligation.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED. Small businesses, Historically Black Colleges (HBCU), Minority Institutions (MI), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Woman-Owned Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses are encouraged to propose.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Proposals are only accepted in response to specific CALLs.
- Process: CALLs may utilize either a One-Step process (direct proposal) or a Two-Step process (white paper submission followed by a proposal request).
- Evaluation Criteria (for CALLs):
- White Papers: Technical Merit and Affordability.
- Proposals: Technical Merit (first priority) and Cost/Price (second priority).
- Monitoring: Offerors MUST monitor SAM.gov for the issuance of CALLs and any amendments to this BAA.
Key Dates & Contacts
- BAA Open Period: This BAA remains open for 10 years from its original publication date (September 29, 2017), with an end date of September 29, 2026.
- Proposal Due Dates: Specified in each individual CALL.
- Technical Point of Contact: Mr. Brent Taft, AFRL/RVSV, 505-853-1509, brenton.taft@spaceforce.mil
- Contracting Point of Contact: Mr. Shawn Capehart, AFRL/RVKY, 505-846-9162, shawn.capehart@us.af.mil