Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8651-21-S-0001, Weapon Engagement Simulation Technology for Advanced Research (WESTAR)
The Broad Agency Announcement from the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory solicits proposals to conduct basic, applied, and advanced technology demonstration research to support weapon engagement simulation technology for its advanced research programs. Proposals are due by May 14, 2021 and will be evaluated based on technical merit, qualifications of personnel, and reasonableness of cost, with one IDIQ contract anticipated to be awarded to conduct research from FY22 through FY26 in areas such as modeling and simulation, live-virtual-constructive technologies, advanced computing, and human systems integration related to weapon engagement simulations.
There is no set-aside designated for this solicitation. Research is to be conducted under NAICS code 541715 with an estimated budget of $99 million. Work will primarily be performed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida by the incumbent contractor and involve classified efforts up to the Top Secret level. Place of performance is Eglin AFB, FL 32542.
FA8651-21-S-0001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory
3/30/21, 3:17 PM DRAFT Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA8651-21-S-0001, Weapon Engagement Simulation Technology for Advanced Research (WESTAR)
The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate published a Special Notice requesting industry review and feedback on a draft Broad Agency Announcement for the Weapon Engagement Simulation Technology for Advanced Research program. The objective of the program is to maintain leadership in development of multi-spectral and multi-modal phenomenology modeling capabilities and advance software and hardware-in-the-loop test technology for Air Force munitions research.
The Special Notice provides a draft BAA and requests that interested contractors review and submit any questions or comments to assist in refining the opportunity requirements by March 12, 2021. The final BAA is expected to be released in March or April 2021, seeking proposals for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract valued at approximately $99 million over five years to conduct research in areas including multi-spectral modeling, simulation technology, and support of munitions development programs. Eligible contractors are invited to submit voluntary feedback to inform the final BAA requirements through the identified contracting specialist by the stated deadline.
FA8651-21-S-0001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory
2/26/21, 12:04 PM Weapon Engagement Simulation Technology for Advanced Research (WESTAR)
This pre-solicitation notice seeks capabilities statements from potential sources for research and development innovations under the Weapon Engagement Simulation Technology for Advanced Research (WESTAR) contract. The Department of Defense, United States Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, and Air Force Research Laboratory are seeking to maintain leadership in multi-spectral and multi-modal phenomenology modeling capabilities, advance software/hardware in the loop test technology, and perform critical munition research, development, and transition roles. Responses must demonstrate the ability to perform this effort and must not exceed 15 pages. The deadline for responses is 3:00 PM CST on November 20, 2020.
The NAICS code assigned is 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences without size standard limitations. While no set-aside decision has been made, responses should indicate socio-economic status and ability to perform at least 50% of the effort. Foreign ownership or use of foreign nationals may also be considered. The government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses.
FA8651-21-S-0001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory
10/21/20, 11:04 AM