This is a five-year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate, outlining research areas of interest. The total estimated funding for the program across five fiscal years is $499 million, but this is not a contractual obligation and is subject to change. Specific opportunities will be issued through subsequent "Calls" posted on SAM.gov, which will contain their own timelines, detailed requirements, and funding profiles. The announcement includes a list of pre-selected companies for various Topic Area Groups, but new companies can apply for future group inclusion during specified open periods. A location for the performance of services is not specified in this overarching BAA description.

This is a five-year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research in directed energy, where specific funding opportunities will be issued through subsequent "Calls." The total estimated funding for the program across five fiscal years is $499 million. The performance location is not specified. Proposals are not submitted against this overarching BAA; instead, interested parties must monitor for future Calls that will contain specific timelines, requirements, and submission instructions.