Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munitions Directorate has issued Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8651-25-S-0001 titled “Air Dominance,” with the intent to foster innovative research in munitions technology to support U.S. Air Force capabilities. This BAA is issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW), based at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. It falls under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) paragraph 6.102(d)(2), allowing for competitive selection of research proposals. The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program, and includes provisions for scientific research and advanced technology development. The BAA is structured in two parts: a Basic Open BAA allowing white papers to be submitted anytime over a five-year period, and a Call BAA, where the government may issue specific proposal requests. The opportunity supports research efforts categorized as Applied Research (6.2), Advanced Technology Development (6.3), and Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (6.4). Although proposals are not accepted directly under the Basic Open BAA, successful white paper submissions may result in a formal request for a proposal. Offerors must ensure all data rights and restrictions are disclosed per FAR Part 27 and DFARS 252.227-7017. White paper submissions must be a maximum of five pages and must follow specific formatting guidelines. Content must include a task objective, a technical summary with proposed deliverables, and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. Proposals are evaluated based on their scientific and technical merit, feasibility, and alignment with AFRL/RW’s research areas. Full proposals, upon invitation, undergo a rigorous evaluation based on innovation, technical merit, potential for transition, cost reasonableness, and risk assessment. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, non-profits, private industry, small businesses, foreign-owned firms (subject to security review), and government agencies. Cost sharing is permitted but not required. Human subjects and export-controlled items may be involved, and some research efforts may require SECRET clearance. White paper submissions are to be emailed to afrl.rwk.baaworkflow@us.af.mil. Technical inquiries should be directed to Mr. Terrance Dubreus or Ms. Sheli Plenge. Contractual and business-related questions should be addressed to Ms. Amy Fortenberry or Ms. Pam King-Hasberry. An Ombudsman, Ms. Tessy Smith, is also available for procedural concerns. The BAA covers a wide array of research topics including but not limited to: Modeling and Simulation, Aircraft Integration, F2T2 & Datalink Technologies, Engagement Management, High Velocity Fuzing, Missile Electronics, Missile Guidance and Control, Advanced Warheads, Missile Propulsion, Control Actuation, Missile Carriage and Release, Test and Evaluation, and AI/Autonomy. Each research area has clearly defined objectives and associated technical points of contact. The BAA stresses the importance of data rights, third-party software licensing compliance, and adherence to security and export control requirements. No specific opening date is provided, but the BAA will remain open for five years from the posting date, and updates or Calls may be issued during this time. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov and Grants.gov for updates and Calls. Final proposals will only be accepted upon invitation following a favorable review of submitted white papers.