Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA 10 01 PKV
Apply for BAA 10 01 PKV
- The Air Force Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Multi Vehicle Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sense And Avoid (MUSAA)" 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 20, 2009 and posted on Oct 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 Multi Vehicle Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sense And Avoid (MUSAA) opportunity is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Broad Agency Announcement-style research solicitation focused on science and technology development for unmanned aircraft systems, specifically capabilities related to multi-vehicle sense-and-avoid. The sponsoring organization is AFRL within the Air Vehicles Directorate, Control Sciences Division, Control Systems Development and Applications Branch (AFRL/RBCC) at Wright Research Site. The announcement is asking interested parties to begin by submitting white papers that describe proposed research ideas and approaches aligned to the MUSAA effort as described in the full text announcement.
This is an unrestricted competition, meaning it is broadly open to applicants rather than limited to a narrow class of institutions, although applicants still need to follow any eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. The Air Force explicitly notes that small businesses are encouraged to participate and may propose on all or only part of the effort, which suggests the government is receptive to modular, component-level contributions as well as more comprehensive solutions. The acquisition is associated with NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, except Biotechnology), with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
In terms of award mechanisms, the government indicates multiple possible funding instruments under this opportunity, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or a combination depending on the nature of the work and the government involvement anticipated. The program is categorized under science, technology, and other research and development activities, and is tied to CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, which reduces barriers for organizations that may not have independent funds to contribute.
The process described is white-paper driven, with white papers and any subsequent proposals required to be submitted according to the instructions in the announcement. White papers must be addressed to the contracting point of contact identified in Section VII of the full text announcement, which indicates that submission routing and compliance details are important. The notice also warns that there will be no separate follow-on solicitation for this requirement, so organizations interested in participating should treat this as the primary and potentially only entry point. Offerors are advised to monitor for BAA amendments, which could modify the schedule or extend the white paper submission deadline.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number BAA 10 01 PKV and the posted date of October 20, 2009. The original and current closing date listed is November 10, 2009, with an archive date of December 10, 2009, reflecting that the opportunity was time-bound and formally closed after that period. For organizations that cannot access the full announcement electronically or need help with the posting, the contact listed is Edward Davidson, Contract Negotiator, at 937-255-5370, identified as the point of contact for questions or assistance.
Overall, MUSAA is positioned as an AFRL-led R&D opportunity aimed at advancing technologies and methods that enable unmanned aircraft systems operating in multi-vehicle contexts to detect, assess, and avoid potential conflicts safely. While the short excerpt does not provide technical subtopics or performance targets, it clearly communicates the pathway to engagement (white paper submission), the open competitive posture (unrestricted, small-business friendly), the likely contracting flexibility (multiple award instruments), and the compliance emphasis (follow the announcement and address submissions to the designated contracting POC).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - MUSAA (Multi Vehicle Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sense And Avoid)
What is the MUSAA opportunity?
MUSAA (Multi Vehicle Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sense And Avoid) is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)-style research solicitation focused on science and technology development for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), specifically capabilities related to multi-vehicle sense-and-avoid.
Who is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring organization is the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) within the Air Vehicles Directorate, Control Sciences Division, Control Systems Development and Applications Branch (AFRL/RBCC) at Wright Research Site.
What type of work is being requested?
The announcement is seeking research ideas and approaches aligned to the MUSAA effort, centered on technologies and methods that help unmanned aircraft systems operating in multi-vehicle environments detect, assess, and avoid conflicts safely.
What is the first step to apply?
Interested parties are asked to begin by submitting a white paper describing proposed research ideas and approaches aligned with MUSAA, following the instructions in the full text announcement.
Is this a restricted or unrestricted competition?
This is described as an unrestricted competition, meaning it is broadly open to applicants. Applicants should still follow any eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
Are small businesses encouraged to participate?
Yes. The Air Force explicitly notes that small businesses are encouraged to participate and may propose on all or only part of the effort.
Can an organization propose only part of the overall effort?
Yes. The announcement indicates offerors may propose on all or only part of the effort, suggesting modular or component-level contributions may be acceptable alongside more comprehensive solutions.
What is the NAICS code associated with this opportunity?
The acquisition is associated with NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, except Biotechnology).
What is the small business size standard for the listed NAICS code?
The small business size standard noted is 500 employees.
What funding instruments might be used for awards?
The government indicates multiple possible funding instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or a combination, depending on the nature of the work and anticipated government involvement.
What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under science, technology, and other research and development activities.
Is there a CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 12.800, the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
How should white papers be submitted?
White papers (and any subsequent proposals) must be submitted according to the instructions in the full announcement. White papers must be addressed to the contracting point of contact identified in Section VII of the full text announcement.
Why is it important to follow the white paper submission instructions exactly?
The notice emphasizes submission routing and compliance details (including addressing the white paper to the contracting point of contact listed in Section VII). This suggests that meeting the announcement instructions is a key part of being considered.
Will there be a separate follow-on solicitation after the white paper stage?
No. The notice warns that there will be no separate follow-on solicitation for this requirement, so interested organizations should treat this as the primary (and potentially only) entry point.
Should applicants watch for amendments to the BAA?
Yes. Offerors are advised to monitor for BAA amendments, which could modify the schedule or extend the white paper submission deadline.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BAA 10 01 PKV.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is October 20, 2009.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is November 10, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 10, 2009.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Edward Davidson, Contract Negotiator, at 937-255-5370. He is identified as the point of contact for questions or assistance, including for organizations that cannot access the full announcement electronically or need help with the posting.
Where should applicants direct the white paper?
White papers must be addressed to the contracting point of contact identified in Section VII of the full text announcement.
Does the excerpt include detailed technical subtopics or performance targets?
No. The provided information states that the short excerpt does not provide technical subtopics or performance targets, but it does describe the focus area (multi-vehicle sense-and-avoid for UAS) and the submission pathway (white papers).
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