Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD)
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 Department of the Air Force, AFRL Sensors Directorate, has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD). This unrestricted solicitation seeks research and development to enhance system and platform resilience, agility, and open systems standards for rapid integration of sensor and mission system capabilities. The goal is to counter evolving global threats and maintain military advantage. White papers are accepted through April 19, 2028.
Scope of Work
This effort focuses on developing technologies to enable rapid integration of revolutionary sensor and mission system capabilities, ensuring effective experimentation and rapidly fieldable technology for future conflicts in contested environments. Key areas include system and platform resilience, agility, and open systems standards.
Contract Details
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), anticipating Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) definitive contracts, but may also use Other Transaction (OT), grants, or cooperative agreements.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted solicitation; small businesses are encouraged.
- Estimated Program Cost: $30,000,000 total, with individual awards estimated between $3,000,000 and $6,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 12-24 months for individual awards; 60 months for the overall effort.
- Security: Up to TOP SECRET/SCI classification may be required. Offerors must comply with export control regulations and provide a Certified DD Form 2345. US citizenship is required for contractor employees needing access to USAF bases, AFRL facilities, or US Government IT networks.
- Data Rights: Government generally seeks Unlimited Rights for technical data and software.
Submission & Evaluation
- Process: Two-step. Initial submission of white papers (limited to 5 pages) discussing research scope, technical approach, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost.
- White Paper Due Date: Accepted through April 19, 2028, 1700 local time.
- Proposals: Will be requested from offerors whose white papers meet Air Force needs.
- Evaluation Criteria: White papers are reviewed based on technical approach, research interest, innovation, and funding availability. Proposals will be evaluated on technical merit and cost/price.
- Required Forms: Bidders must complete various security risk review forms, including the Security Program Questionnaire, Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet, and the AFRL Privacy Act Statement for Covered Individuals. A Proposal Adequacy Checklist is also provided for cost/pricing data.
Deliverables & Reporting
- Key Deliverables: Data Items (CDRLs), Software (TBD), Hardware (TBD), and Other (per SOO).
- CDRLs include: Scientific and Technical Reports (Final, Annual Update), Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure Report, Contract Funds Status Report, Status Report, Presentation Material, Computer Software Product (Source Code), and a Security Plan.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Sarah Ballard (sarah.ballard@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Richard Bailey (richard.bailey.26@us.af.mil)