26-03 synopsis v8.docx

The file is a synopsis for an Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) for Research Engineering Development and Analysis for Cyber Targeting (REDACT) issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory. The solicitation is an open, two-step announcement effective until 8 December 2030, seeking innovative research to develop adversary system of systems analysis to support Air Force, USCYBERCOM, and other mission partner entities.

Key details include an estimated total funding of $999.9M, with individual awards ranging from $1M to $100M and potential awards up to $499.9M. The research will involve requirements evaluation, proof-of-concept technology development, and deployment of technology to operationally realistic environments. White papers are the initial submission method, with suggested submission dates for fiscal years 2026-2030, and formal proposals will be accepted by invitation only. Multiple awards are anticipated, though the Air Force reserves the right to award zero, one, or more Procurement Contracts or Other Transactions. The NAICS code is 541715, and the solicitation number is FA875026S7003.