Enabling Cyber-Linked Physical Sensing Exploitation (ECLPSE)

The Air Force Research Laboratory intends to issue a Broad Agency Announcement in November 2020 seeking white papers related to enabling cyber-linked physical sensing exploitation. The objective is to further understanding of how cyber-connected devices interact with the physical environment across applications and how kinetic attacks on cyber/electronic warfare-physical devices can enable, deter, or deny cyber operations. Evaluation will consider technical merit and fundamental importance to national security, with no formal proposals due at this time in response to the pre-solicitation notice.

Total anticipated program funding is $92.9 million over five fiscal years for research in areas including computer networks, surveillance, and electronic warfare. Individual awards may range from below $20 million. The program has no set-aside designations specified. Research is expected to be conducted through individual awards issued under the forthcoming BAA, with an anticipated period of performance aligned with the five year budget timeframe.