The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, NY, is seeking innovations for a more on-demand, self-forming, and self-healing aerial layer network, moving beyond current pre-planned architectures. This open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is effective until September 30, 2027, with total estimated funding of approximately $99.5 million. Individual awards typically range from $1 million to $10 million, with potential awards up to $49.5 million, and performance will be managed out of Rome, NY. The BAA uses a two-step process where only white papers are initially accepted, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the government may use various contract types, including procurement contracts, grants, or other transactions.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Air Force Research Laboratory seeks innovations in Aerial Layer Networking & Transmission Technologies to develop more on-demand, self-forming, and self-healing aerial networks. The total funding for this program is approximately $99.5 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1M to $10M and potentially up to $49.5M, and award periods normally not exceeding 36 months. The BAA is open and effective until 30 September 2027, with white papers accepted until that date. The primary location for the performance of services is Rome, New York. Awards may be made as procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction agreements.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Air Force Research Laboratory seeks innovations in on-demand, self-forming, and self-healing aerial layer networking and transmission technologies. The total funding for this open, two-step BAA is approximately $99.5 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million and lasting up to 36 months, though awards up to $49.5 million are possible. The BAA is open for white paper submissions until 30 September 2027, and work is to be performed at the AFRL Information Directorate in Rome, New York. Only white papers are accepted as initial submissions, with formal proposals being invited only.