Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare

The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting research services for Information Mastery in Cognitive Warfare under solicitation FA2384-25-S-B007, which seeks to develop analytic methods, models, and tradecraft to improve Information-Related Capability performance through a multidisciplinary approach incorporating systems engineering, experimental psychology, computer science, machine learning, and operations research. The contractor must develop eight key capabilities including methodologies to assess cognitive warfare effectiveness, frameworks for mapping adversary vulnerabilities, cognitive security measures against information operations, AI-enabled cognitive warfare operations, and a comprehensive Cognitive Warfare LLM Platform. This work requires Top Secret/SCI security clearance and access to classified networks including SIPRNET and JWICS, with contractors needing to demonstrate capability in multi-scale modeling, data analytics, and operations research while adhering to ethical principles. The solicitation operates as a two-step process where white papers are due September 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM Wright-Patterson AFB local time, limited to 10 pages in Word format submitted via email, with selected offerors then invited to submit full technical and cost proposals. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical merit and cost effectiveness, though specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documents.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, encouraging small business participation while prohibiting foreign participation at the prime contractor level. The estimated total program value is $24.12 million with funds not currently available, and the Air Force anticipates awarding one or more Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts with an anticipated award date of March 3, 2026. The period of performance spans 63 months consisting of 60 months of technical effort plus 3 months for final reporting, with work to be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base facilities including Buildings 441, 248, 33, and 852. The government may award multiple contracts or potentially no contracts based on technical merit and funding availability, with the target Technical Readiness Level of 4-5 expected by the end of the performance period. No current incumbent contractors are identified as this represents a new research initiative rather than a recompete or follow-on effort.