This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks innovative research in cognitive waveform generation and network control for extreme RF environments, with work performed in Rome, NY. The BAA is open until September 30, 2027, and uses a two-step process where only white papers are initially accepted, with formal proposals by invitation only. Total estimated funding for the program is approximately $49.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $300,000 to $3 million and a performance period not normally exceeding 36 months. Multiple awards are anticipated, and collaboration is encouraged but not required. The government may award procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions depending on the proposed work.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Air Force Research Laboratory seeks innovative research in cognitive waveform generation and network control within a unified evaluation environment. The total funding for the BAA is approximately $49.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $300,000 to $3 million and not normally exceeding 36 months. The announcement is open and effective, with white papers accepted until 30 Sep 2027. The primary agency contact location is Rome, New York. Awards may be procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.