Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms, and Modeling (ADAM)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Sensors Directorate, Multi-Domain Sensing Autonomy Division is seeking research and development proposals for the Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms, and Modeling (ADAM) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). This comprehensive solicitation aims to support research progression from basic exploration to technology maturation in autonomous sensing and decision-making technologies across six technical areas, including Multi-Domain Sense Making, Sensing Autonomy, and Sensing and Effects Analysis. Potential offerors include small and large businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and nontraditional defense contractors. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical innovation, unique approach, understanding of effort scope, and potential for technology transition, with cost being a secondary consideration. The solicitation (FA2377-25-S-1207) is an initial announcement with no immediate proposals required, but interested parties are encouraged to monitor for future individual solicitations.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category, though small businesses are encouraged to propose. The NAICS code is 541715 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Potential contract values vary, with tracked solicitations in the ADAM program ranging from $3.0M to $95.0M for individual projects such as Maritime Automated Ingestion for Scene-Aware Identification and Location (MAINSAIL) and Sensing Operation Using Prediction (SOUP). The place of performance is specified as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio (45433). The Air Force may award contracts through various instruments including FAR-based contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, Other Transactions for Research, and prototype agreements. Specific award dates, funding amounts, and number of awards will be determined in subsequent individual solicitations within the ADAM program.