Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA AFOSR 2013 0001
Apply for BAA AFOSR 2013 0001
- The Air Force Office of Scientific Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research" 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 Mar 4, 2014 and posted on Jan 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2014 This BAA has been superseded by BAA AFOSR 2014 0001. Any in process applications under this BAA must be submitted by 31 Mar 2014. If starting a new application, apply under BAA AFOSR 2014 0001.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All responsible, potential applicants from academia and industry are eligible to submit proposals. AFOSR particularly encourages proposals from small businesses however, no portion of this BAA is set aside for a specific group. Proposals from Federal Agencies, including subcontracting/subrecipient efforts will not be evaluated under this BAA. Federal agencies should contact the primary POCs listed under each technical area to discuss funding through the internal Government procedures.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) opportunity is a broad, standing solicitation for basic research proposals that align with U.S. Air Force needs. AFOSR, which operates within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is responsible for managing the Air Force's basic research investments and shaping a balanced research portfolio aimed at generating major scientific advances. The intent is not just to publish results, but to create foundational breakthroughs that can eventually transition into capabilities and technologies with clear value to national defense, including warfighting and peacekeeping missions, while also supporting commercially meaningful innovation.
This funding was offered through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800). A key feature of a BAA is that it is designed to cover a wide range of research topics rather than a single narrowly defined project. AFOSR uses this structure to invite proposals across many scientific and engineering areas, with topic details provided in Section I of the announcement. The solicitation supports several award mechanisms depending on the nature of the proposed work and the relationship needed to manage it, including grants, cooperative agreements, and in some cases procurement contracts. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which can lower barriers for academic and industry teams proposing early-stage fundamental research.
AFOSR organizes its research priorities into five scientific directorates, and proposals are expected to fit within one or more of these portfolios. The directorates are: Dynamical Systems and Control (RTA), which broadly covers modeling, control, autonomy, guidance, and related system-level scientific foundations; Quantum and Non-Equilibrium Processes (RTB), which encompasses quantum science and technologies as well as the physics of systems far from equilibrium; Information, Decision, and Complex Networks (RTC), which includes information science, decision-making, learning, networked systems, and complex interconnected behaviors; Complex Materials and Devices (RTD), covering the discovery and understanding of advanced materials and the devices enabled by them; and Energy, Power, and Propulsion (RTE), focused on foundational research tied to energy generation, storage, conversion, and propulsion-related science. AFOSR program managers within these directorates use technical guidance from AFRL and Air Force requirements to prioritize investments and help ensure that successful research is positioned for eventual transition to Air Force-relevant applications.
Eligibility is broadly open to responsible applicants from academia and industry, and the announcement explicitly notes that small business participation is encouraged, even though no portion of the solicitation is reserved exclusively for any particular group. At the same time, proposals from U.S. federal agencies are not evaluated under this BAA, including efforts proposed as subcontractors or subrecipients. Federal entities are instead directed to contact the relevant technical points of contact to explore support via internal government funding mechanisms. In practice, this means the opportunity is primarily aimed at universities, non-federal research organizations, and private-sector labs, including small companies, proposing fundamental research that could seed long-term Air Force capabilities.
Administratively, this specific BAA carried the funding opportunity number BAA AFOSR 2013 0001 and was posted January 29, 2013. It remained open until it was superseded, with the notice stating that it was replaced by BAA AFOSR 2014 0001. For this 2013 version, in-process applications needed to be submitted by March 31, 2014, and prospective applicants starting new submissions were instructed to use the newer 2014 announcement instead. For access issues or general solicitation questions, the listed contact was Rina Martinez, Procurement Analyst, reachable by phone at 703-588-8496 or by email at afosr.baa@us.af.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): AFOSR Research Interests (BAA AFOSR 2013 0001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) "Research Interests" Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for basic research proposals aligned with U.S. Air Force needs. AFOSR manages the Air Force's basic research investments within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
What is the main purpose of the AFOSR Research Interests BAA?
The purpose is to support basic research that can lead to major scientific advances and foundational breakthroughs, with an eye toward eventual transition into capabilities and technologies relevant to national defense (including warfighting and peacekeeping missions). The intent goes beyond publishing results and includes supporting innovation that could also be commercially meaningful.
Is this a narrowly defined project solicitation?
No. This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which is designed to support a wide range of research topics rather than a single, narrowly defined project. Specific topic details are provided in Section I of the announcement.
What program is this BAA associated with?
This funding was offered under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800).
What types of award mechanisms might AFOSR use under this solicitation?
The solicitation supports multiple award mechanisms depending on the proposed work and the relationship needed to manage it, including grants, cooperative agreements, and in some cases procurement contracts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the provided information.
What kinds of research areas does AFOSR fund under this BAA?
AFOSR organizes research priorities into five scientific directorates, and proposals are expected to align with one or more of these portfolios:
- Dynamical Systems and Control (RTA): modeling, control, autonomy, guidance, and related system-level scientific foundations
- Quantum and Non-Equilibrium Processes (RTB): quantum science and technologies and the physics of systems far from equilibrium
- Information, Decision, and Complex Networks (RTC): information science, decision-making, learning, networked systems, and complex interconnected behaviors
- Complex Materials and Devices (RTD): discovery and understanding of advanced materials and the devices enabled by them
- Energy, Power, and Propulsion (RTE): foundational research in energy generation, storage, conversion, and propulsion-related science
Do proposals need to align with Air Force priorities?
Yes. Proposals are expected to fit within one or more AFOSR directorate portfolios. Program managers use technical guidance from AFRL and Air Force requirements to prioritize investments and help position successful research for eventual transition to Air Force-relevant applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to responsible applicants from academia and industry. The opportunity is primarily aimed at universities, non-federal research organizations, and private-sector labs proposing fundamental research.
Are small businesses encouraged to participate?
Yes. Small business participation is explicitly encouraged, even though no portion of the solicitation is reserved exclusively for any particular group.
Are proposals from U.S. federal agencies eligible?
No. Proposals from U.S. federal agencies are not evaluated under this BAA, including efforts proposed as subcontractors or subrecipients.
If a federal agency cannot apply, what are they supposed to do?
Federal entities are directed to contact the relevant technical points of contact to explore support via internal government funding mechanisms.
What is the funding opportunity number for this specific solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is BAA AFOSR 2013 0001.
When was BAA AFOSR 2013 0001 posted?
It was posted on January 29, 2013.
Is BAA AFOSR 2013 0001 still open?
It remained open until it was superseded. The notice states it was replaced by BAA AFOSR 2014 0001.
What was the submission deadline for in-process applications under the 2013 BAA?
For the 2013 version, in-process applications needed to be submitted by March 31, 2014.
If someone wanted to start a new submission after the 2013 BAA was superseded, what should they do?
Prospective applicants starting new submissions were instructed to use the newer announcement, BAA AFOSR 2014 0001.
Who can be contacted for access issues or general solicitation questions?
The listed contact is Rina Martinez, Procurement Analyst.
What are the contact details provided for solicitation questions?
Phone: 703-588-8496
Email: afosr.baa@us.af.mil
What distinguishes the AFOSR basic research focus described here?
AFOSR aims to build a balanced research portfolio that generates major scientific advances and foundational breakthroughs, with clear long-term value to national defense, while also supporting innovation that could be commercially meaningful.
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