CALL for TAWODI dated 9 Oct 2026.pdf

This is a Call for Proposals document issued on October 9, 2026, under the Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation number FA2391-23-S-2403. The PACER BAA is administered by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory (AFRL) and represents a Two-Step Open BAA mechanism designed to support study efforts on novel aerospace concepts and research and development initiatives to mature technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL). The program aligns with AFRL's mission to pioneer transformative aerospace technologies that provide decisive advantage to the warfighter, with efforts potentially falling under either AFRL/RQ or AFRL/RA organizational authority depending on the technical focus area.

The document constitutes a formal call for proposals under the broader PACER BAA framework, which has been revised multiple times since its initial posting (Revision 4 was posted July 15, 2026, prior to this October 2026 call). This call structure allows for continuous submission opportunities for innovative aerospace research and development efforts rather than a single solicitation deadline, enabling the Air Force to evaluate emerging technologies and concepts on an ongoing basis. Interested contractors should reference the solicitation number FA2391-23-S-2403 and the specific call documentation for detailed submission requirements, evaluation criteria, funding availability, and technical focus areas for this particular call cycle.