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- The Air Force Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY12 Air Force Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Program" 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 Oct 1, 2012 and posted on Oct 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY12 Air Force Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Program was a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory to quickly move promising, innovative technologies into operational military use. Its legal basis came from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): FY2011 Section 1073 granted the Department of Defense authority to accelerate the insertion of innovations into military systems and programs that address critical national security needs, and FY2012 Section 4201 provided funding to carry out those efforts. In practical terms, the opportunity was designed for projects that could directly tackle real operational challenges tied to national security priority areas important to the Air Force and the wider DoD, with an emphasis on rapid transition rather than long, open-ended research.
The funding opportunity number was BAA AFRL PK 12 0001, and it sat in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category under the CFDA number 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program). The Air Force anticipated making about 16 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $50,000,000. Individual awards were capped at $3,000,000. Awards could be made using either cooperative agreements or procurement contracts, reflecting that some projects would be more collaborative in nature (with substantial government involvement typical of cooperative agreements) while others could be acquired more like traditional contracted efforts.
Eligibility was essentially open and unrestricted, meaning any type of organization could apply as long as it met any additional eligibility conditions stated in the full announcement. Importantly, there was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowered a common barrier for small businesses, universities, nonprofits, and other potential performers that might have strong technology but limited ability to fund part of the work themselves.
Timing-wise, the announcement was posted and created on Oct 1, 2012, with an original and final closing date of Nov 27, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on Sep 30, 2013. The government point of contact provided for access issues was Kristina J. Croake, Contracting Officer, at (937) 255-4758. Overall, the RIF BAA was aimed at accelerating fieldable solutions by funding efforts aligned to urgent Air Force and DoD mission needs, operating under the Office of the Secretary of Defense guidelines for the Rapid Innovation Fund and stressing transition into systems or programs rather than purely exploratory research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY12 Air Force Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Program?
The FY12 Air Force Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Program was a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). It was intended to quickly move promising, innovative technologies into operational military use, with a strong emphasis on rapid transition into real systems or programs rather than long, open-ended research.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was BAA AFRL PK 12 0001.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity was under CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program, within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What was the main purpose of the RIF BAA?
The main purpose was to accelerate the insertion of innovative technologies into military systems and programs that address critical national security needs. The focus was on projects that directly tackle real operational challenges tied to Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) priority areas, with an emphasis on rapid transition to operational use.
What types of projects was the program looking to fund?
Based on the description provided, the program targeted promising, innovative technology efforts that could directly address operational challenges connected to national security priority areas important to the Air Force and the broader DoD. The emphasis was on fieldable solutions and transition into systems or programs, rather than purely exploratory or open-ended research.
What was the legal authority for the Rapid Innovation Fund effort?
The legal basis came from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). FY2011 Section 1073 granted DoD authority to accelerate the insertion of innovations into military systems and programs addressing critical national security needs, and FY2012 Section 4201 provided funding to carry out those efforts.
How much total funding was anticipated under this announcement?
The Air Force anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $50,000,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
AFRL anticipated making about 16 awards.
Was there a maximum award amount per project?
Yes. Individual awards were capped at $3,000,000.
What award instruments could be used?
Awards could be made as either cooperative agreements or procurement contracts. This reflected that some projects were expected to involve substantial government involvement (typical of cooperative agreements), while others could be acquired in a more traditional contracted effort approach.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as essentially open and unrestricted, meaning any type of organization could apply as long as it met any additional eligibility conditions stated in the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted and created on Oct 1, 2012.
What were the closing dates for submissions?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both Nov 27, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on Sep 30, 2013.
What was the program's overall emphasis: research or transition?
The description emphasizes rapid transition into operational military use and insertion into systems or programs, not long-duration or purely exploratory research.
What guidance did the RIF effort operate under?
The opportunity operated under Office of the Secretary of Defense guidelines for the Rapid Innovation Fund, with an emphasis on addressing urgent mission needs and transitioning results into operational use.
Who was the government point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Kristina J. Croake, Contracting Officer, at (937) 255-4758.
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