The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate seeks innovative research on algorithms, methodologies, and techniques to enhance signals intelligence exploitation, dissemination, and analytics, emphasizing onboard ISR processing, high-speed signal detection and prosecution, cross-domain multi-sensor analytics, and Open System Architecture compliance for operationally relevant demonstrations. This is an open, two-step Advanced Research Announcement where white papers are the initial submission and formal proposals are accepted by invitation only. Total estimated funding is approximately $99.9M, with multiple awards anticipated and individual awards normally ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 and not normally exceeding 60 months. Awards may be FAR-based procurement contracts or Other Transactions, with potential follow-on production opportunities after successful prototype completion. Efforts are associated with AFRL’s Rome Research Site in Rome, NY.

This Advanced Research Announcement seeks innovative research in signals intelligence technologies, including onboard ISR processing, high-speed signal detection, cross-domain analytics, and Open System Architecture compliance. The total funding for this program is approximately $99.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1 million to $5 million over up to 60 months. The announcement is open and effective until 28 September 2029, with white papers accepted until that date. The primary agency contact and location for the performance of services is the AFRL/Information Directorate in Rome, New York.