The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is offering grants for independent analysis of scientific and technical topics relevant to the Air Force and national defense. The grant aims to conduct organized, rigorous studies in various fields to determine the state of the art, project trends, and identify areas for further research. Proposals for up to five years and $25M funding are accepted, with unclassified proposals required. Research may support national defense through the application of science and technology, and potential work may be classified. Closing date for proposals: Jan 27, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280651
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Air Force Studies Requirement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2016 Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM ET, 20 January 2015. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2016 Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM ET, 20 January 2015. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible, potential applicants from large business, small business, non-profits and industry are eligible to submit proposals. AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses; however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group. Proposals from Federal Agencies will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the POC discuss funding through the internal Government procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is seeking proposals to provide independent, objective analysis of scientific and technical topics of relevance to the Air Force and national defense. The activity would include refining areas of interest provided by the Air Force into organized, rigorous studies concerning, for many scientific and technical fields, determining the state of the art, projecting trends, utilizing science and technologies for national defense purposes, and identifying promising or necessary areas of additional study. This announcement solicits proposals for up to five (5) years of performance and up to $25M of funding, dependent on the needs of the Air Force and the availability of funding. All proposals must be unclassified, but work under any award may be classified. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFOSRwebsite |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
King Nwoha
Procurement Analyst Email:afsr_baa@us.af.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This amendment is to extend the period of this solicitation to 27 January, 2016. The requirement still remains the same. | Jan 14, 2016 | |
| The amendment is to add answers to questions received from potential applicants. The solicitation requirement still remains the same. | Jan 14, 2016 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Air Force Studies Requirement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2016 Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM ET, 20 January 2015. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2016 Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM ET, 20 January 2015. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible, potential applicants from large business, small business, non-profits and industry are eligible to submit proposals. AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses; however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group. Proposals from Federal Agencies will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the POC discuss funding through the internal Government procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is seeking proposals to provide independent, objective analysis of scientific and technical topics of relevance to the Air Force and national defense. The activity would include refining areas of interest provided by the Air Force into organized, rigorous studies concerning, for many scientific and technical fields, determining the state of the art, projecting trends, utilizing science and technologies for national defense purposes, and identifying promising or necessary areas of additional study. This announcement solicits proposals for up to five (5) years of performance and up to $25M of funding, dependent on the needs of the Air Force and the availability of funding. All proposals must be unclassified, but work under any award may be classified. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFOSRwebsite |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
King Nwoha
Procurement Analyst Email:afsr_baa@us.af.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Air Force Studies Requirement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2016 Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM ET, 20 January 2015. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible, potential applicants from large business, small business, non-profits and industry are eligible to submit proposals. AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses; however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group. Proposals from Federal Agencies will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the POC discuss funding through the internal Government procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is seeking proposals to provide independent, objective analysis of scientific and technical topics of relevance to the Air Force and national defense. The activity would include refining areas of interest provided by the Air Force into organized, rigorous studies concerning, for many scientific and technical fields, determining the state of the art, projecting trends, utilizing science and technologies for national defense purposes, and identifying promising or necessary areas of additional study. This announcement solicits proposals for up to five (5) years of performance and up to $25M of funding, dependent on the needs of the Air Force and the availability of funding. All proposals must be unclassified, but work under any award may be classified. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFOSRwebsite |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
King Nwoha
Procurement Analyst Email:afsr_baa@us.af.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Air Force Studies Requirement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2016 Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM ET, 20 January 2015. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible, potential applicants from large business, small business, non-profits and industry are eligible to submit proposals. AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses; however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group. Proposals from Federal Agencies will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the POC discuss funding through the internal Government procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
| Description: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is seeking proposals to provide independent, objective analysis of scientific and technical topics of relevance to the Air Force and national defense. The activity would include refining areas of interest provided by the Air Force into organized, rigorous studies concerning, for many scientific and technical fields, determining the state of the art, projecting trends, utilizing science and technologies for national defense purposes, and identifying promising or necessary areas of additional study. This announcement solicits proposals for up to five (5) years of performance and up to $25M of funding, dependent on the needs of the Air Force and the availability of funding. All proposals must be unclassified, but work under any award may be classified. |
| Link to Additional Information: | AFOSRwebsite |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
King Nwoha
Procurement Analyst Email:afsr_baa@us.af.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 280651 Full Announcement-1 -> criminal_violations_and_tax_delinquency_certification.pdf
Folder 280651 Full Announcement-1 -> BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0001 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements.pdf
Folder 280651 Full Announcement-1 -> DD Form 254_v3.pdf
Folder 280651 Full Announcement-1 -> BAA-AFRL-AFOSR-2016-0001.pdf
Folder 280651 Full Announcement-2 -> baa 2016-0001 questions and answers_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | King Nwoha Procurement Analyst Email: afsr_baa@us.af.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.800 | PKG00220223 | Dec 18, 2015 | Jan 27, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280651 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
280651 RR_Budget10_1_3-1.3.pdf
280651 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
280651 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
280651 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_1_3-1.3.pdf