Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0001
Apply for BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0001
- The DOD-AFOSR in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Force Studies Requirement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2015 and posted on Dec 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Force Studies Requirement grant opportunity (BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0001) is a Department of Defense program run by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) to fund independent, objective studies on scientific and technical topics that matter to the Air Force and broader national defense needs. The core purpose is not to build a single new technology prototype, but to produce rigorous analyses that help the Air Force understand where different fields stand today, where they are headed, and what research or development directions are most promising or necessary to pursue next.
Under this opportunity, AFOSR is looking for organizations that can take Air Force-provided areas of interest and refine them into well-structured study efforts. These studies are expected to cover tasks like assessing the state of the art across one or more technical areas, projecting trends and likely future breakthroughs, evaluating how emerging science and technology could be applied for defense purposes, and identifying gaps where additional investment, experimentation, or foundational research is needed. The emphasis on being "independent" and "objective" signals that AFOSR wants credible, evidence-based assessments rather than advocacy pieces, and that the work should be organized and defensible in method, sources, and reasoning.
Funding is substantial but need-driven. The announcement allows for a performance period of up to five years, with total funding up to $25,000,000, depending on Air Force needs and the availability of funds. The government anticipates making one award, which suggests a single lead performer (potentially with partners or subcontractors) may be selected to deliver a portfolio of studies over time rather than a one-off report. AFOSR indicates it may use different award mechanisms, including cooperative agreements, grants, or procurement contracts, which typically reflects flexibility in how the government wants to manage the relationship and level of involvement during performance.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and other entities as described in the solicitation's eligibility language. The activity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is associated with CFDA number 12.800, which is commonly used for Air Force research and development assistance.
A key compliance point is classification: proposals must be submitted as unclassified, but the work performed under an award may involve classified efforts if required. Practically, this means applicants must be prepared to operate in an unclassified proposal environment while also having the potential capability, facilities, personnel clearances, and security processes to support classified tasks later if the project scope requires it.
The opportunity was posted on December 18, 2015, with a closing date of January 20, 2016, and it is administered by DOD-AFOSR. Overall, it is best understood as a large, multi-year analytic and advisory research effort intended to inform Air Force decision-making on science and technology priorities, rather than a traditional laboratory research grant focused solely on generating experimental results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Air Force Studies Requirement grant opportunity (BAA AFRL AFOSR 2016 0001)?
It is a Department of Defense program administered by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) to fund independent, objective studies on scientific and technical topics that matter to the U.S. Air Force and broader national defense needs. The emphasis is on producing rigorous analysis and defensible findings that inform Air Force decision-making.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to produce credible studies and analyses that help the Air Force understand the current state of different scientific and technical fields, where those fields are headed, and what research or development directions are most promising or necessary to pursue next. It is not primarily focused on building a single new technology prototype.
What kinds of work are expected under this program?
AFOSR expects study efforts that may include assessing the state of the art across one or more technical areas, projecting trends and likely future breakthroughs, evaluating how emerging science and technology could be applied for defense purposes, and identifying gaps where additional investment, experimentation, or foundational research is needed.
What does AFOSR mean by "independent" and "objective" studies?
"Independent" and "objective" indicates AFOSR is seeking evidence-based assessments rather than advocacy pieces. The work should be credible and methodical, with conclusions grounded in sources, defensible reasoning, and a structured approach to analysis.
Where do the study topics come from?
AFOSR provides areas of interest, and applicants are expected to refine those into well-structured study efforts. The awardee would be responsible for turning those areas of interest into rigorous analytic work products.
Is this opportunity intended to fund building or fielding a prototype?
No. The description emphasizes that the core purpose is not to build a single new technology prototype, but to generate analyses that guide understanding and investment decisions about science and technology priorities.
How much funding is available?
Total funding may be up to $25,000,000, depending on Air Force needs and the availability of funds.
How long can the performance period be?
The announcement allows for a performance period of up to five years.
How many awards does AFOSR anticipate making?
The government anticipates making one award, suggesting a single lead performer may be selected to deliver a portfolio of studies over time rather than a single, one-off report.
Can a single awardee use partners or subcontractors?
The announcement anticipates one award and describes a single lead performer; it also notes the possibility that the lead performer could have partners or subcontractors as part of delivering studies over time.
What award mechanisms might AFOSR use?
AFOSR indicates it may use cooperative agreements, grants, or procurement contracts. This reflects flexibility in how the government may structure the relationship and the level of government involvement during performance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and other entities as described in the solicitation's eligibility language.
What is the program category for this opportunity?
The activity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 12.800, which is commonly used for Air Force research and development assistance.
Does the proposal submission need to be unclassified?
Yes. Proposals must be submitted as unclassified.
Can the work under the award include classified efforts?
Yes. While proposals must be submitted unclassified, the work performed under an award may involve classified efforts if required.
What does the classification requirement imply for applicants?
Applicants need to be able to operate in an unclassified proposal environment while also potentially having the capability (such as appropriate facilities, cleared personnel, and security processes) to support classified tasks later if the project scope requires it.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 18, 2015, with a closing date of January 20, 2016.
Which organization administers this opportunity?
It is administered by DOD-AFOSR (the Air Force Office of Scientific Research).
How should applicants think about this opportunity compared to a typical research grant?
It is best understood as a large, multi-year analytic and advisory research effort intended to inform Air Force decision-making on science and technology priorities, rather than a traditional laboratory research grant focused solely on generating experimental results.
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