Call 02 DASH - Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet." It is a form required for bidders to provide detailed information about the senior and key personnel proposed for the opportunity. This includes the Project Director / Principal Investigator and up to five Senior / Key Persons.

• Contact Information: First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Suffix, Position/Title, Department, Organization Name, Division, Phone Number, Email Address, LinkedIn Profile.
• Project Role: Specifies the role of the individual (e.g., PD / PI).
• Required Items: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Bidders must accurately complete this worksheet for all proposed senior and key personnel. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of the proposed team's qualifications and experience. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may impact the proposal's evaluation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines supplemental requirements for a Statement of Work (SOW) related to an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract.

• COMSEC Monitoring: Contractors must be aware that telecommunications networks are subject to Communications Security (COMSEC) monitoring and recording by authorized DoD entities. Contractor personnel are advised that calls to or from USAF organizations are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor is responsible for disseminating this information to employees handling official DoD information.
• Acknowledgment of Sponsorship: The contractor must include a statement in any information release related to the contract, indicating that the project was sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This applies to various forms of information including news releases, articles, manuscripts, brochures, advertisements, pictures, speeches, presentations, meetings, conferences, and symposia.
• Implementation of Patent Rights Clause: Details requirements for submitting Invention Reports, including "negative reports" (no inventions) and "positive reports" (inventions disclosed). Specific submission instructions are provided for interim and final reports, including required recipients (ACO, COTR, specific branch office inbox) and email subject line formats. Contractors are encouraged to use DD Form 882. This section also outlines requirements for notifying the Patent Administrator and COTR regarding retained ownership of subject inventions.
• Ombudsman: An ombudsman is available to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors and potential offerors. However, parties must first address concerns with the contracting officer. The ombudsman does not participate in proposal evaluations, source selection, or protest adjudication. Contact information for the AFRL Ombudsman and the Department of the Air Force Ombudsman is provided.
• Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Contractors are prohibited from providing services or products that require the use of Class I ODS in testing, operation, or maintenance. Specific Class I ODS, including Halons and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are listed.
• Information Regarding Non-US Citizens: Contractor employees requiring access to USAF bases, AFRL facilities, or U.S. Government IT networks must be U.S. citizens. This requirement does not apply to foreign nationals approved under international exchange agreements or dual citizens. Waivers require written approval from the Contracting Officer. Additionally, all entrants to a Department of Air Force installation after May 7, 2025, will need REAL ID-compliant identification.
• Implementation of Disclosure of Information: To comply with DFARS 252.204-7000, contractors must submit two copies of information to be released to the COTR and Contracting Officer at least 10 days prior to the scheduled release date for review and clearance.
• Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractors must protect CUI from unauthorized disclosure by marking, safeguarding, disseminating, and destroying it in accordance with DoDI 5200.48. Specific guidance on CUI marking, dissemination to authorized personnel, storage, transmission, and disposition is provided. Unauthorized disclosure of CUI may have consequences.

Not explicitly stated in this supplemental SOW document, but implied to be related to an existing contract.

• Compliance with COMSEC monitoring and procedures.
• Acknowledgment of AFRL sponsorship in all information releases.
• Strict adherence to patent rights reporting requirements.
• Prohibition of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.
• U.S. citizenship requirement for base/network access, with waiver provisions.
• Compliance with CUI protection and handling protocols.
• Disclosure of information review process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, part of the Joint All-Domain Transformational Model II initiative, is a "Closed Call No. 2" for a "Decision Advantage Sprint for Human Machine Teaming (DASH) Event." The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Warfighter Interactions and Readiness Division (RHW), is seeking technical and cost proposals to address decision advantage in the context of the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) Campaign Plan 2030. The effort aims to develop effective Command and Control (C2) capabilities for decision advantage against a pacing challenge, utilizing a quantitative model for C2 decisions within the Joint Warfighting Function.

• The core of the effort involves understanding and developing C2 decisions through a Transformational Model for Decision Advantage (TM) using model-based systems engineering.

• Deliverables include data items specified in Attachment #2 (CDRL).

• Offerors must submit a signed copy of the "Privacy Act for Covered Individuals Fillable" (Appendix 3) for each individual participating.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) assessment is required for award eligibility.

• Science and Technology (S&T) Protection requirements are governed by AFRLI 61-113; offerors may need to provide additional information or a mitigation plan for identified risks.

• A Firm Fixed Price Contract is anticipated, but the Air Force reserves the right to award other contract types (e.g., OT for Prototype, grant, cooperative agreement, OT for Research).

• Estimated Program Cost: $216,000.

• Maximum per offeror selected: $36,000.

• Period of Performance: Two weeks, with the event scheduled for July 13 - July 23, 2026, in Las Vegas.

• Submission Due Date and Time: June 3, 2026, 5:00 PM Wright-Patterson AFB, OH local time.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

• Proposals are submitted via a One-Step Process.

• The Government intends to review proposals and award some, all, or none without negotiation/discussion, but reserves the right to negotiate.

• Adequate Price Competition is anticipated.

• Offerors will be notified of award recommendations around June 18, 2026.

• This is an unrestricted solicitation; small businesses are encouraged to propose.

• Foreign participation is permitted, but foreign contractors should notify the Contracting Officer due to potential restrictions.

• The Joint All-Domain Transformational Model II BAA applies unless specifically addressed in this Call.

• An "Ask Me Anything" event is scheduled for May 29, 2026, at 1100-1230 EST for clarifying technical questions.

• Cost sharing is not required.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP) is not applicable.

• Base Support/Network Access is not applicable.

• Multiple awards subject to Fair Opportunity is not applicable.

• Data Rights Desired include Unlimited Rights for other than commercial technical data, computer software, and software documentation, and customary commercial licenses for commercial computer software.

• Human or Animal Subject Use is not anticipated.

• Hazardous/Radioactive Materials, Ozone Depleting Substances, and Ground or Flight Testing are TBD dependent upon the approach proposed.

• Offerors whose proposals are not selected will not be authorized to participate in the event by self-funding.

• This Call does not intend to use policies in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines the government's need for developing Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) concepts that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation capabilities to support Battle Managers. The goal is to identify and develop innovative solutions that enhance decision advantage in complex and dynamic battle environments.

The document focuses on the "Posture and Sustain Assets (PSA)" decision function within the Transformational Model - Battle Management (TM-BM). PSA involves a Battle Manager's actions to ready assets for potential future opportunities. This includes determining optimal asset locations, readiness states, and operational configurations to balance responsiveness with the risk of exposing intent or resources. The SOO details the core information transformations required for PSA, including:

• Input Data: Anticipated futures, current states, proposed state changes, and resource limits.
• Transformation: Gap analysis, mapping, trade-off evaluation, counter-move assessment, and valued posture options.
• Output Data: Posture demand signals, cost/benefit valuations, and risk-adjusted posture directives.

Vendors are expected to demonstrate:

• Understanding of the Transformational Model.
• Alignment with the Transformational Model.
• Technical feasibility and fit of software services for the PSA decision function.
• Ability to process dynamic inputs and provide outputs via a government-defined API.
• A live, functional demonstration of their PSA software service during a two-week event.

The event will take place from July 13-23, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. Participation involves software developers traveling to the event location.

Offerors must describe their technical approach for demonstrating a live, functional PSA software service. The government is not procuring a final deliverable but will evaluate based on the demonstrated functional relevance and contribution to Human-Machine Team performance during a simulated battle management scenario. The event will conclude with a contractor outbriefing.

• Contractors must comply with security and OPSEC procedures, including a Tier 1 background check.
• Non-US citizen contractors require specific approvals.
• All documents must be cleared by the Air Force prior to public release.
• The highest security classification is Unclassified.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies the requirements for "Scientific and Technical Reports Summary" (Data Item No. A001). It outlines the format and content for these reports, which are acquired to provide the scientific and technical community with descriptions of research, development, test, and evaluation accomplishments.

• Data Item Title: Scientific and Technical Reports Summary
• Data Acquisition Document: DI-MISC-80048
• Authority: DI-MISC-80048
• Contract Reference: CSOW
• Frequency: LT (Likely 'Less Than' or a specific frequency not fully defined here)
• Submission: Tailored to allow contractor's format.
• Content Requirements: Reports should be adequate for non-specialists and include task objectives, technical problems, methodology, technical results, important findings, conclusions, implications for further research, significant hardware development, and special comments. A cover page with specific contract and reporting period information is required, along with a disclaimer.

This CDRL details the specific reporting requirements for scientific and technical summaries that may be a deliverable under a contract. Bidders should review the content and format requirements to understand the expectations for report preparation and submission if this data item is included in the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Representations and Certifications," requires offerors to complete and submit specific statements and certifications. These are necessary for a complete offer, supplementing the annual representations and certifications typically found in SAM.gov. The document outlines various FAR and DFARS provisions that require fill-in information or disclosures from the offeror.

• FAR/DFARS Provisions: Lists numerous provisions (e.g., FAR 52.204-8, FAR 52.204-24, DFARS 252.204-7007) that require specific responses or certifications.
• Applicability: Indicates whether each provision applies to the solicitation and highlights any specific fill-ins required by the Contracting Officer.
• Offeror Disclosures: Requires offerors to provide information such as NAICS codes, size standards, details on telecommunications equipment, responsibility matters, tax compliance, and more.
• Specific Certifications: Includes certifications related to independent price determination, foreign officials' compensation, arms control treaties, tax matters, and specialty metals.
• Signature Block: A signature is required to confirm the accuracy and completeness of the representations and certifications, or to affirm that the information is current and accurate in SAM.gov.

Bidders must carefully review each provision listed and provide the required information or certifications. Failure to complete these representations and certifications accurately and in the specified manner may render an offer ineligible for award. This document is critical for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and for the government's assessment of offeror responsibility.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the requirements for a Security Risk Review process applied to federally funded research, particularly for the Department of the Air Force Science and Technology (S&T) initiatives. The review aims to identify potential vectors of undue foreign influence. AFRL will adhere to AFRLI 61-113 and DAFI 63-101/20-101.

• Risk Review Basis: Reviews will be conducted for all proposed Senior/Key personnel and "Covered Individuals" based on information from a "Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile and Security Questionnaire," and other disclosed or publicly available information. Nationality is not a determining factor.

• Holistic Decision-Making: AFRL uses a process incorporating technical and security factors to determine the appropriate Risk Acceptance Level (RAL).

• Submission Requirements: Applicants/Offerors must submit specific forms with their proposals:

  • For Grant/Cooperative Agreements: Standard Form 424 (Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile - Expanded), Security Program Questionnaire, and "Privacy Act Statement" consent form for each Covered Individual.
  • For Contracts/Other Transaction Agreements: Research and Related Senior and Key Person Profile Worksheet, Security Program Questionnaire, and "Privacy Act Statement" consent form for each Covered Individual.

• Compliance: Applicants/Offerors agree to certify that covered individuals are aware of disclosure requirements (including 42 U.S.C. § 6605) and that false representations may lead to prosecution. They must also establish internal processes for foreign talent programs, conflicts of interest, and research integrity, and exercise due diligence regarding Foreign Components and Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs.

• Notification of Decline: If a security risk is identified and exceeds the acceptable threshold, the applicant will be notified of the decline of award, with rationale provided as OPSEC measures allow.

• Covered Individual Definition: An individual contributing substantively to R&D projects, designated by the federal agency. For BAA solicitations, all Senior/Key Personnel are considered Covered Individuals.

• Disclosure Requirements: All current and pending research support for Covered Individuals must be disclosed at submission. Updated disclosures may be required during performance or when new Covered Individuals are added.

• Annual re-submission of the Senior and Key Person Profile is required.

• New profiles are needed before continued performance when new Covered Individuals are added.

• Prompt notification (within 5 business days) is required if Senior/Key Personnel are believed to be participants in a Foreign Government Talent Program or have Foreign Components with strategic competitors.

• Appendices referenced include: SF 424 (Expanded), Security Program Questionnaire, Senior/Key Person Profile Worksheet, and Privacy Act Statement consent form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Privacy Act Statement" for the Air Force Research Laboratory. It outlines the authority, purpose, routine uses, and consequences of not providing information related to applications for Federal grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other research-related agreements awarded by the Department of the Air Force.

• Authority: Lists various laws and executive orders governing the collection and use of information.
• Purpose: Explains that collected information is used for processing, investigating, and maintaining records relevant to awards and agreements.
• Routine Uses: Details how the information may be shared with contractors, grantees, law enforcement, and other entities.
• Effect of not providing information: States that providing information is voluntary, but failure to comply with disclosure requirements (like those in 42 U.S. Code § 6605) can lead to civil or criminal remedies, including rejection of applications.
• Forms Section: Includes fields for "Proposal Title," "Acknowledgment of consent," "Covered individual (Signature/Name print)," "Institution's Authorized Representative (Signature/Name print)," and "Institution Name," along with signature and date lines.

Bidders responding to opportunities involving the Air Force Research Laboratory, particularly those requiring Federal grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts, must review this statement. They will likely need to complete the acknowledgment of consent section as part of their proposal submission to indicate their understanding and agreement with the terms outlined.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire designed to assess the security program and practices of institutions receiving research funding. It is intended to be completed by collaborators and reviewed by the S&T Protection Lead.

The questionnaire covers a range of security domains, including:

• Physical security plans
• Information security processes
• Data storage locations
• Information transmission, transportation, disposal, and reproduction procedures
• Personnel safeguards for information access
• Safeguarding of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) / Government Furnished Information (GFI)
• Cybersecurity and network protection procedures
• Operations security processes to prevent adversary access
• Insider threat deterrence, detection, and mitigation
• Procedures for handling information compromise
• Willingness to provide AFRL S&T Protection training annually

Potential bidders must complete this questionnaire to demonstrate their institution's security posture. The responses will be reviewed as part of the evaluation of the institution's suitability for receiving research funding. This document is critical for understanding the security compliance requirements associated with the opportunity.