Open Proposal Research Announcement for HPEM - Modeling & Effects

This Broad Agency Announcement from the Air Force Research Laboratory seeks white papers and proposals for research related to modeling and effects in high power electromagnetics. Potential research areas include effects mechanisms and diagnostics, electromagnetic modeling, source design and simulation, materials modeling, and engagement modeling. Offerors may submit white papers at any time through June 2024 for consideration based on importance to mission goals, scientific and technical merit, and available funding. Highly recommended white papers may be invited to submit full proposals. Research contracts of up to $49 million total and periods of performance from 9 to 60 months may be awarded.

There is no set-aside designation. The solicitation is designated NAICS code 541715 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees and PSC code R425 for basic research in electromagnetics. Individual awards may range from 9 to 60 months in duration with a total program ceiling of $49 million. Cost reimbursement and fixed price contracts are contemplated. Small businesses are encouraged to participate.