The Department of the Air Force is seeking white papers for research and development in Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control (C2), with a total estimated funding of $99 million. Individual awards typically range from $200K to $20M and do not normally exceed 48 months. The work will be performed at or managed from Rome, NY. The BAA is open until 30 August 2028, with suggested white paper submission dates aligned to fiscal year funding cycles. This opportunity focuses on advancing AI-based and distributed C2 capabilities to achieve a strategic decision advantage for the Joint Force.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks research and development in Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control (C2) to transform Department of the Air Force capabilities. The BAA is open until 30 August 2028, with suggested white paper submission dates aligned to fiscal year funding cycles. Total estimated funding is approximately $99 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $200K to $20M and not normally exceeding 48 months. Performance of services will be managed out of Rome, New York. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the government may issue contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions.

This Broad Agency Announcement seeks research and development in Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control for the Department of the Air Force, with an open white paper submission process effective until August 30, 2028. The total estimated funding is approximately $99 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $200,000 to $20 million and lasting up to 48 months. The work focuses on advancing AI applications for battle management, distributed operations, and achieving decision advantage in contested environments. The primary agency contact location is Rome, New York. Awards may be made as procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction agreements.