Space propulsion research and innovation for neutralizing satellite threats (SPRINT) broad agency announcement (BAA)
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- BAA-RQR-2019-0001
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Tbd, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ-West) is soliciting innovative research proposals for space propulsion technologies through the Space Propulsion Research and Innovation for Neutralizing Satellite Threats (SPRINT) Broad Agency Announcement. The procurement seeks research and development in various propulsion systems, including chemical monopropellant and bipropellant thrusters, electric propulsion systems, multi-mode thrusters, thruster system components, plume phenomenology studies, and mission utility assessments designed to improve spacecraft resiliency. This is an unrestricted solicitation that encourages small business participation under NAICS code 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, cost reasonableness, and criteria specified in individual calls issued during the BAA period. White papers are limited to five pages and may be submitted at any time during the open period, with selected offerors receiving letter RFPs for full proposal submission; the overall BAA remains open until January 23, 2027, though the 20-year open period extends well beyond this initial date.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and has no identified incumbent contractors. Individual contract awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 to $50 million per contract, with multiple awards expected throughout the BAA period and individual periods of performance ranging from 3 to 60 months. The anticipated contract type is cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF), requiring offerors to maintain adequate accounting systems. Foreign-owned firms and foreign persons are precluded from participation, though domestic companies and FFRDCs under specified conditions are eligible. The Government will award part, some, all, or none of the proposals received and reserves the right to enter into negotiations with selected offerors; no funds are presently available, and awards will require funds availability and successful contract negotiations.
Notice text
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Update #14 · Latest ·
Amendment 10:
- Changing BAA POC for contracting
- Updated BAA to reference new RFO changes
- Updated Title Page to reference SAM UEI
Amendment 9:
- Changing BAA POC for contracting and technical
- updating length of time white papers are held
Amendment 8:
- Changing BAA POC for contacting
Amendment 7:
-Changing BAA POCs for contracting
Amendment 6:
- Removed BAA ceiling, changed to single award limit
- Increased open period from 5 years to 20 years.
Annual Review accomplished - 4 Oct 21
Amendment 5:
- Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info
- Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional)
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #13 ·
Amendment 9:
- Changing BAA POC for contracting and technical
- updating length of time white papers are held
Amendment 8:
- Changing BAA POC for contacting
Amendment 7:
-Changing BAA POCs for contracting
Amendment 6:
- Removed BAA ceiling, changed to single award limit
- Increased open period from 5 years to 20 years.
Annual Review accomplished - 4 Oct 21
Amendment 5:
- Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info
- Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional)
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #12 ·
Amendment 8:
- Changing BAA POC for contacting
Amendment 7:
-Changing BAA POCs for contracting
Amendment 6:
- Removed BAA ceiling, changed to single award limit
- Increased open period from 5 years to 20 years.
Annual Review accomplished - 4 Oct 21
Amendment 5:
- Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info
- Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional)
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #11 ·
Amendment 7:
-Changing BAA POCs for contracting
Amendment 6:
- Removed BAA ceiling, changed to single award limit
- Increased open period from 5 years to 20 years.
Annual Review accomplished - 4 Oct 21
Amendment 5:
- Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info
- Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional)
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #10 ·
Amendment 6:
- Removed BAA ceiling, changed to single award limit
- Increased open period from 5 years to 20 years.
Annual Review accomplished - 4 Oct 21
Amendment 5:
- Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info
- Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional)
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #9 ·
Amendment 5:
- Changed Contracting Point of Contact (CPOC) info
- Adding a template cover page for white papers (use is optional)
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #8 ·
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #7 ·
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
-Update Table of Contents to Include VIII-11.
Update #6 ·
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001
-Add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls to incorporate DFARS 252.204-7008 by reference.
Update #5 ·
Amendment 4:
-Changed solicitation/reference number from BAA-RQR-2019-0001 to FA9300-19-S001 and add Para. VIII-11 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls provision incorporated by reference.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 3:
-Corrected verbiage in para. III-1 to prohibit foreign participation.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 2:
-Added para. VIII-10 Non-Government Advisors.
Update #2 ·
Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ-West) is establishing this open BAA with calls to solicit innovative research proposals of interest to the Space Propulsion Research Branch (AFRL/RQRS) research as described below. The BAA will allow for submission of white papers during the open period of the BAA and will provide for specific proposal preparation times and due dates on individual calls identified during the open period of the BAA. White papers should be addressed to the White Paper Focal Point identified below. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715, and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. White papers/proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement or with any specific calls issued as a part of this announcement. Offerors should remain vigilant for any specific calls or updates related to this BAA.
Amendment 1:
-Added clarifying information to Page 4, Solictation Request.
-Updated Page 19, Section VII-2 Contracting Points of Contact.
-Added Questions and Answers Attachment.
Update #1 ·
Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ-West) is establishing this open BAA with calls to solicit innovative research proposals of interest to the Space Propulsion Research Branch (AFRL/RQRS) research as described below. The BAA will allow for submission of white papers during the open period of the BAA and will provide for specific proposal preparation times and due dates on individual calls identified during the open period of the BAA. White papers should be addressed to the White Paper Focal Point identified below. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Small businesses are encouraged to propose on all or any part of this solicitation. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715, and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. White papers/proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement or with any specific calls issued as a part of this announcement. Offerors should remain vigilant for any specific calls or updates related to this BAA.
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