Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFRL RQKDA 2015 0001
Apply for BAA AFRL RQKDA 2015 0001
- The Air Force Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Force Technology Transfer Pilot Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2015 and posted on Aug 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 6, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Nonprofit Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Force Technology Transfer Pilot Project (Funding Opportunity Number BAA AFRL RQKDA 2015 0001) is a discretionary funding opportunity released by the Air Force Research Laboratory to expand and strengthen the Air Force's technology transfer efforts, with a particular emphasis on aviation and aerospace-related innovations. The core purpose is to solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations, especially educational entities such as colleges, universities, and other educational agencies, that can help move Air Force-developed science and engineering intellectual property into broader use. In practical terms, the program is designed to make sure ideas, inventions, and technical capabilities created with Department of Defense research and development funding do not stay confined inside government labs, but are intentionally transitioned and shared with state and local governments, academic partners, and private industry where they can be matured, commercialized, adapted, or integrated into operational solutions.
A major theme of the opportunity is enabling and accelerating the mechanisms that make technology transfer work. The announcement specifically references established technology transfer tools such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Patent License Agreements (PLAs), and Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs), while also leaving room for other appropriate transfer mechanisms. The Air Force is looking for partners that can support these pathways by helping identify promising technologies, connecting them with external organizations that can develop or adopt them, and facilitating the exchange of expertise, equipment, and access to testing facilities. By doing so, the Air Force aims to better leverage prior DoD investments, reduce the time it takes for innovations to move from research into practical applications, and ultimately speed up transition of capabilities to the warfighter.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity uses either cooperative agreements or grants as the funding instruments, reflecting that awardees may work collaboratively with the government and play an active role in supporting the program objectives. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development under CFDA 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program). The Air Force anticipated making two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $4,100,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers the barrier to participation for eligible nonprofit institutions.
Eligibility is centered on nonprofit institutions, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with other eligible applicants as clarified in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2015, with a closing date of January 6, 2016, and it was later archived on February 5, 2016. For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Sarah Izor, Contract Negotiator, reachable by phone at 937-713-9873.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Air Force Technology Transfer Pilot Project?
The Air Force Technology Transfer Pilot Project is a discretionary funding opportunity released by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to expand and strengthen the Air Force's technology transfer efforts. It focuses on helping Air Force-developed science and engineering intellectual property move into broader use outside government labs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BAA AFRL RQKDA 2015 0001.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations, especially educational entities, that can help transition Air Force-developed technologies into wider application. The program aims to ensure ideas and technical capabilities created with Department of Defense research and development funding are intentionally shared and transitioned to state and local governments, academic partners, and private industry for maturation, commercialization, adaptation, or integration into operational solutions.
What technology areas does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity places particular emphasis on aviation and aerospace-related innovations.
Who is the issuing agency?
The opportunity was released by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on nonprofit institutions. This includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible applicants as clarified in the full announcement text.
Are colleges and universities specifically encouraged to apply?
Yes. The announcement specifically highlights nonprofit organizations, especially educational entities such as colleges, universities, and other educational agencies.
What kinds of activities is the Air Force trying to support?
The Air Force is looking for partners that can enable and accelerate technology transfer by identifying promising Air Force-developed technologies, connecting them with external organizations that can develop or adopt them, and facilitating exchanges such as expertise, equipment, and access to testing facilities.
What is meant by "technology transfer" in this program?
In this context, technology transfer means moving Air Force-developed science and engineering intellectual property and capabilities beyond government laboratories into broader use. The intent is to transition technologies to partners such as state and local governments, academia, and private industry so they can be matured, commercialized, adapted, or integrated into practical applications, including operational solutions that can benefit the warfighter.
What technology transfer mechanisms are referenced in the announcement?
The announcement references Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Patent License Agreements (PLAs), and Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs). It also indicates that other appropriate transfer mechanisms may be used.
Does this opportunity allow collaboration with the government?
Yes. The funding instruments include cooperative agreements or grants, reflecting that awardees may work collaboratively with the government and play an active role in supporting program objectives.
What funding instruments may be used for awards?
The opportunity uses either cooperative agreements or grants.
How many awards were anticipated?
The Air Force anticipated making two awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level is $4,100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided, which generally lowers the barrier to participation for eligible nonprofit institutions.
What is the program category or type of activity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2015.
What was the closing date for submissions?
The closing date was January 6, 2016.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 5, 2016.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Sarah Izor, Contract Negotiator.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Sarah Izor was reachable by phone at 937-713-9873 for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement.
What is the broader goal for the Air Force in funding this pilot project?
The broader goal is to better leverage prior Department of Defense investments, reduce the time it takes for innovations to move from research into practical applications, and speed the transition of capabilities to the warfighter by strengthening the mechanisms and partnerships that make technology transfer work.
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