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BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BAA-VS-07-03

Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicles Directorate PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL) 0002 Amendment #1 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Space Components Technology Open 5 Year Broad Agency Announcement

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BAA-VS-07-03

PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUCEMENT (CALL) TITLE: Integrated Space Structures PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL) NUMBER: 0002 Amendment #1 Subparagraph C of Topic 1, Integrated Space Structures.

AFRL is soliciting proposals in subparagraph C, Topic 1, Integrated Space Structures, as amended;

Innovative advanced composite/structural analysis techniques. The proposals should detail innovations in the current state-of-the-art numerical techniques that provide significant advancements over current techniques that include but are not limited to, constituent-level modeling techniques, improvements in computational times, and/or improved material/structural accuracy for predicting the thermal-mechanical response of advanced fiber-reinforced composite materials. Proposals may also include detail on advanced small satellite payload design, fabrication, integration, and acceptance including sounding rockets and other methods that provide cost effective approaches for experiment demonstration relative to current state-of-the practice. Thorough knowledge of small satellite design requirements and processes and experience with quick reaction demonstration capability must be demonstrated.

ANTICIPATED FUNDING (Topic 1, Subparagraph C) is amended as follows: Anticipated funding for this CALL (not per contract or award) is: FY 07: $2M dollars. This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to government discretion and availability.

APPLICABILITY OF BASELINE BAA: All requirements of BAA-VS-07-03 apply unless specifically amended and addressed in this CALL. For complete information regarding BAA-VS-07-03, refer to the initial opened-ended BAA as amended. It contains information applicable to all CALLS issued under the BAA and provides information on the overall program, proposal preparation and submission requirements, proposal review and evaluation criteria, award administration, agency contacts, etc. Direct questions to the points of contact identified above.

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