This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Air Force Research Laboratory seeks innovative research to establish trusted foundations for secure and resilient hardware and software in C4I and Cyber technologies. The total funding for this open, two-step BAA is approximately $99.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $100,000 to $5 million and not normally exceeding 36 months in duration. The announcement is open and effective until December 4, 2028, with white papers accepted until 2 PM EST on that date. The primary agency contact location is Rome, New York. Awards may be made as procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.

This Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research to establish trusted foundations for hardware and software, enabling secure and resilient C4I and cyber technologies. The total funding for the BAA is approximately $99.9 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $100,000 to $5 million and not normally exceeding 36 months in duration. The announcement is open and effective until 04 December 2028, with white papers accepted until that date. The performance location for the contracting office is Rome, New York. Awards may be made as procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.