This opportunity seeks to develop cyber operations prototypes for transition into operational Department of Defense platforms to achieve superiority in the cyber domain. The total estimated funding for this Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) is approximately $950 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $10 million to $50 million and potentially up to $99.98 million. Performance of services will be located at or managed through the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York. The ARA is open until 6:00 PM EST on July 10, 2030, with suggested white paper submission dates aligned to fiscal year funding cycles through 2030. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the government may award either FAR-based procurement contracts or Other Transactions for prototype agreements.

This Advanced Research Announcement seeks to develop cyber operations prototypes for transition into operational DoD platforms. The total funding for this open, two-step process is approximately $950 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $10M to $50M and potentially up to $99.98M over periods not normally exceeding 60 months. White papers will be considered if received before the announcement closes at 6:00 PM EST on July 10, 2030. The work is managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Information Directorate in Rome, New York. Awards may be made as procurement contracts or Other Transactions, with the potential for follow-on production contracts after successful prototype completion.