Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD)

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Sensors Directorate, is conducting a solicitation for Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD) under solicitation number FA8650-23-S-1031. This research and development initiative focuses on creating new techniques in system and platform resilience, agility, and open systems standards to facilitate the rapid integration of revolutionary sensor and mission system capabilities. The program aims to counter evolving global threats and maintain a military advantage by developing technologies that allow the Air Force to dominate time, space, and complexity in future contested environments through agile experimentation and fieldable technological solutions.

This opportunity is classified under NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and PSC AC32, National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research. Administrative updates to the solicitation have included the transition of regulatory references to Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and Revolutionary DFARS (R-DFARS), the removal of assistance instrument references, and modifications to S&T Protection language. Formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued under this announcement will provide specific Model Contracts and Section K documents.

The performance of these services will take place within the United States, with a response deadline of April 19, 2028. Sarah Ballard serves as the primary point of contact for this notice. The solicitation includes 26 attachments, featuring documents such as Statement of Objective (SOO) placeholders, updated Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), and a Proposal Adequacy Checklist. No specific set-aside was designated for this requirement.