The Demand Signal: AI & Autonomy (retired)

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TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · FA9451-24-S-0001

posted 22 November 2023 · closes 22 November 2028 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC32 · 25 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, issued a five‑year Broad Agency Announcement to solicit research proposals in directed energy technologies. The notice outlines the process for future calls and provides an estimated $499 million funding profile over five years, but no specific projects or technical requirements are detailed at this time.

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