Sources Sought - Organizations with University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) Capabilities for Aviation and Missile Research, Engineering, Science and Technology Development

ACC-RSA is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable to deliver collaborative and innovative aviation and missile capabilities for responsive and cost-effective research, development, and life-cycle engineering solutions. The Government seeks organizations with capabilities similar to University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), specifically those with expertise comparable to the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY for market research and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation for proposals, quotes, or other offers. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice, and the Government will not pay for information provided in response to this sources sought notice.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The purpose of the anticipated acquisition is to plan, manage and conduct research, exploratory and advanced development, and provide life cycle engineering, technical and scientific support. To meet its mission, DEVCOM AvMC requires research, engineering, science and technology, analysis, test and fundamental technology research for state-of-the-art systems, operations, hardware and software, and associated technology creation and transition efforts.  

These tasks are critically important to DEVCOM AvMC to ensure that mission performance, cost and schedule goals are met for today and for future warfare. Engineering and scientific expertise are essential to identify and mature appropriate technologies, which includes both the creation of new technologies and the development of architectural concepts. These concepts will enable the rapid transition of maturing technologies to be delivered to soldiers in the field.

CORE TECHNICAL FOCUS AREAS

Organizations responding to this sources sought should demonstrate expertise in all of the following technical-specific areas:

(1) Basic and applied research, exploratory, and advanced development of Radio Frequency (RF), Millimeter Wave (MMW), Infrared (IR), Electro-Optic (EO) missile sensors, ultraviolet and acoustical airborne and ground sensors, and guidance and control systems (including simulation and modeling for design and performance predictions of the complete missile weapon system).

(2) Basic and applied research, exploratory, and advanced development of phenomenology analysis tools, measurement methodologies, and instrumentation implementation techniques related to natural and manmade environments.

(3) Materials and electronics manufacturing technology to meet the unique requirements of missile system environments for portable, air, and groundlaunched applications.

(4) Advanced electronics design and packaging for very compact, high performance signal processing, automatic target recognition, and guidance and control subsystems.

(5) Next generation photonics components and subsystems for radar control. 

(6) Computer and physical modeling and analysis of threat systems/subsystems based on sensor spectrum, missile-target geometry, and natural and man-made environmental features.

(7) Performance analysis, simulation, and modeling of weapon and sensor interactions.

(8) System accessibility, susceptibility, and vulnerability analysis, modeling, and counter- countermeasure development.

(9) Missile endgame modeling and analysis.

(10) Hardware-in-the-loop, hybrid, and real-time simulation and analysis of major Army missile systems.

(11) Independent evaluation, modeling, and testing of ballistic missile defense phased-array radar systems at the system, subsystem, and component levels.

(12) Analysis, modeling, and development of adaptive digital beamforming techniques and technologies for missile defense applications.

(13) Prototype and proof-of-principle hardware design and development, including component test fixtures and advanced technology subsystems and systems for missile defense systems.

(14) Basic and applied research, exploratory, and advanced development in generic databases, networks, software engineering, telecommunications, and information infrastructure.

(15) Technical and software developmental activities associated with the Digital Infrared Seeker and Missile Simulation/Georgia Tech Synthetic Imaging simulations (DISAMS/GTSIMS) family of IR missile and systems models.

(16) Applied research in technologies affecting sustainment decision processes, secure communications, and communication systems.

(17) Analysis, systems engineering, integration, and rapid cyber tool development to address defensive/offensive cyber operations and cyber mission assurance requirements.

INFORMATION REQUESTED

Interested organizations should provide the following information:

1. ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Legal name, address, and organizational structure

Tax-exempt status and university affiliations

UARC designation or equivalent research center status

Years of technology-related research experience

Annual research volume in technology-related areas

Security facility clearance level (FCL)

2. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

Detailed description of research areas and expertise

Specialized facility descriptions and capabilities

Experience with DoD programs and investments

Modeling and simulation tools and methodologies for missile defense applications

3. RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE:

DoD contracts or research agreements (last 5 years)

Key agency customers in the missile defense community

Examples of successful missile defense technology/software/database development and transition

4. PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES:

Number of Ph.D. scientists and engineers with missile defense technology expertise

Security cleared personnel statistics (Secret, TS, TS/SCI)

Key personnel qualifications in DoD-related fields

Relationships with academic research communities

Access to DoD operational expertise

5. INDEPENDENCE AND OBJECTIVITY:

Organizational conflict of interest (OCI) policies and assessments

Commercial industry relationships and potential conflicts

Policies for managing proprietary and classified information

Ethics and conflict of interest management procedures

6. BUSINESS INFORMATION:

DUNS number and CAGE code

SAM registration status and expiration date

Socioeconomic status and certifications

Facility Security Clearance (FSC) level and expiration

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Response Deadline: 15 August 2025

Page Limit: Maximum 20 pages (excluding cover page and appendices)

Format: Electronic submission preferred via email to clinton.honkonen@us.af.mil

Subject Line: "Sources Sought Response – Aviation and Missile Research, Engineering, Science and Technology Development  – CCAM-MZA-B"

Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED responses only

DISCLAIMER AND NOTES

This sources sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Government reserves the right to use information provided for market research purposes.

Responses may be used to develop acquisition strategies for research requirements.

Organizations may be contacted for follow-up discussions regarding stated capabilities.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked; however, the Government cannot guarantee protection of proprietary information.

SMALL BUSINESSES WITH RELEVANT CAPABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND