Cyberspace Operations for Tactical Engagement and Execution - Department of Defense
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The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory, is seeking innovative research to advance Cyberspace Operations and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), including microelectronics, software-defined radio, and cybersecurity technologies. The total funding is approximately $460M, with individual awards ranging from $10M to $50M.
Scope & Requirements
Research and development in microelectronics, software-defined radio, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity to advance Cyberspace Operations and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO).
Contract Details
- Contract Type
- FAR based procurement contracts or other transactions (OT)
- Contract Vehicle
- Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
- Contract Value
- $117K – $1.1M per task orderIDIQ ceiling: $460MSimilar contracts award $117K – $1.1M (median $350K, 72,549 awards)Individual awards will not normally exceed 60 months with dollar amounts normally ranging from $10M to $50M. There is the potential to award contracts up to $99M in ceiling value.
- NAICS Codes
- Place of Performance
- Rome, NY, USA
Agency & Contact
Contracting Organization
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory
- Office
- AFRL/Information Directorate
Point of Contact
Key Dates
Description
: 541715 FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, 13441-4514 ARA ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial announcement ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) TITLE: Cyberspace Operations for Resilient Tactical Engagement and Execution (CORTEX) ARA NUMBER: FA8750-26-S-7002 PART I – OVERVIEW INFORMATION This announcement is for an Open, 2 Step ARA which is open and effective until
31 December 2030. Only white papers will be accepted as initial submissions; formal proposals will be accepted by invitation only. While white papers will be considered if received prior to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on
31 December 2030, the following submission dates are suggested to best align with projected funding: FY26 by
8 APR 2026 FY27 by
30 SEP 2026 FY28 by
30 SEP 2027 FY29 by
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