This grant, the Optimized Integrated Multidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) program, aims to revolutionize conceptual design for high-speed aircraft, such as next-generation air dominance platforms. The Aerospace Research Department is offering this grant to integrate new coupled systems—including actuation, power, thermal, and engines—into Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) frameworks. The initiative seeks to enhance MDO methods, foster integrated operational analyses, and facilitate geographically distributed design. A key objective is demonstrating these advancements on future air dominance conceptual designs, addressing challenges like incorporating coupled aircraft systems earlier in the design process and determining appropriate fidelity levels. The program also expects the development of distributed co-design and simulation capabilities, with optimization parameters tied to mission-level assessments.
Opportunity ID: 238179
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-RQPKC-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optimized Integrated Multidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) |
| 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: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force — Research Lab |
| Description: | The OPTimized Integrated MUltidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) program will bring new coupled systems (actuation, power, thermal, engines) to the Multidisciplinary Optimized MDO conceptual design space for high speed aircraft such as next generation air dominance aircraft. The desired outcome is enhanced MDO methods, integrated operational analyses, geographically distributed design, and demonstration of the work on a Future Air Dominance conceptual design. Some key issues include looking at key coupled aircraft systems earlier in the design process, and defining what fidelity is needed at various milestones in the process. In addition, the development of distributed co-design/simulation is expected. Optimization parameters shall be tied to focused mission level assessment methods. This is a two-step BAA, and the first step cannot be submitted via Grants.gov. The second step (full proposal) may be submitted via Grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steven Brumfield
Contracting Officer Phone 937-255-5091 Email:steven.brumfield@us.af.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing Date for Applications Changed | Oct 11, 2013 | |
| Oct 11, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-RQPKC-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optimized Integrated Multidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) |
| 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: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force — Research Lab |
| Description: | The OPTimized Integrated MUltidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) program will bring new coupled systems (actuation, power, thermal, engines) to the Multidisciplinary Optimized MDO conceptual design space for high speed aircraft such as next generation air dominance aircraft. The desired outcome is enhanced MDO methods, integrated operational analyses, geographically distributed design, and demonstration of the work on a Future Air Dominance conceptual design. Some key issues include looking at key coupled aircraft systems earlier in the design process, and defining what fidelity is needed at various milestones in the process. In addition, the development of distributed co-design/simulation is expected. Optimization parameters shall be tied to focused mission level assessment methods. This is a two-step BAA, and the first step cannot be submitted via Grants.gov. The second step (full proposal) may be submitted via Grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steven Brumfield
Contracting Officer Phone 937-255-5091 Email:steven.brumfield@us.af.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BAA-RQPKC-13-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optimized Integrated Multidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) |
| 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: | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Air Force — Research Lab |
| Description: | The OPTimized Integrated MUltidisciplinary Systems (OPTIMUS) program will bring new coupled systems (actuation, power, thermal, engines) to the Multidisciplinary Optimized MDO conceptual design space for high speed aircraft such as next generation air dominance aircraft. The desired outcome is enhanced MDO methods, integrated operational analyses, geographically distributed design, and demonstration of the work on a Future Air Dominance conceptual design. Some key issues include looking at key coupled aircraft systems earlier in the design process, and defining what fidelity is needed at various milestones in the process. In addition, the development of distributed co-design/simulation is expected. Optimization parameters shall be tied to focused mission level assessment methods. This is a two-step BAA, and the first step cannot be submitted via Grants.gov. The second step (full proposal) may be submitted via Grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steven Brumfield
Contracting Officer Phone 937-255-5091 Email:steven.brumfield@us.af.mil |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steven Brumfield Contracting Officer Phone 937-255-5091 Email: steven.brumfield@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 | PKG00181686 | Jul 23, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238179 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
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