Air Combat Evolution (ACE) Full-Scale Aircraft TA-4
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HR001122S0015
- Agency
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals to modify F-16 aircraft as human-on-the-loop testbeds supporting the Air Combat Evolution program. Phase 2 and Phase 3 involve designing and installing kits to integrate autonomy algorithms into two F-16Ds over 15 months, with flight tests by month 15. Phase 3 provides 15 months of additional flight test support. Options to modify up to ten additional F-16Cs and integrate selected mission systems software are also included. Proposals are due March 31, 2022 and will be evaluated on the technical approach and ability to achieve program objectives of demonstrating autonomous wingman vehicle capabilities to increase trust in combat autonomy.
There is no set-aside designation. The pre-solicitation involves research and development with a focus on autonomous aircraft capabilities. The opportunity has a potential value of over $100 million depending on which optional efforts are ultimately included. Phase 2 requires delivery of the first two modified F-16Ds by late fiscal year 2023 to begin flight testing, with Phase 3 and additional optional efforts extending into later years contingent on performance and funding.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
After a successful Phase 1, the ACE program has entered Phase 2. As such, this solicitation is for TA4 Phase 2 (Base Period) and TA4 Phase 3 (Option 1). The solicitation also includes an additional aircraft hardware option (Option 2), and an additional aircraft mission systems software integration option (Option 3). The purpose of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 efforts are to support autonomous WVR maneuvering and trust research in the ACE program, while the additional aircraft options are designed to support ACE as well as a wider range of autonomy development needs.
Update #2 ·
After a successful Phase 1, the ACE program has entered Phase 2. As such, this solicitation is for TA4 Phase 2 (Base Period) and TA4 Phase 3 (Option 1). The solicitation also includes an additional aircraft hardware option (Option 2), and an additional aircraft mission systems software integration option (Option 3). The purpose of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 efforts are to support autonomous WVR maneuvering and trust research in the ACE program, while the additional aircraft options are designed to support ACE as well as a wider range of autonomy development needs.
*Description Update 2/18/2022 - For proposers looking to find a potential teaming partner for this effort, please create an account and log into https://forum.darpa.mil/login. This is a DARPA platform which will allow you to network and connect with other potential proposers for this effort.
*FAQ Posting 2/24/2022 - Please see the attached Questions and Answers document and modified Cost Proposal Template.
Update #1 ·
After a successful Phase 1, the ACE program has entered Phase 2. As such, this solicitation is for TA4 Phase 2 (Base Period) and TA4 Phase 3 (Option 1). The solicitation also includes an additional aircraft hardware option (Option 2), and an additional aircraft mission systems software integration option (Option 3). The purpose of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 efforts are to support autonomous WVR maneuvering and trust research in the ACE program, while the additional aircraft options are designed to support ACE as well as a wider range of autonomy development needs.
*Description Update 2/18/2022 - For proposers looking to find a potential teaming partner for this effort, please create an account and log into https://forum.darpa.mil/login. This is a DARPA platform which will allow you to network and connect with other potential proposers for this effort.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HR001122S0015-Amendment-01.pdf | ||
| ACE TA4 BAA Questions and Answers_Final.pdf | ||
| DARPA_Cost_Proposal_Template_Modified.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DARPA_Cost_Proposal_Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| HR001122S0015.pdf |
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