Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW), is soliciting research and development for Air Dominance Technology under Broad Agency Announcement FA8651-25-S-0001. This requirement covers 13 munitions-related research areas, including modeling and simulation, aircraft integration, find-fix-target-track and datalink technologies, and engagement management systems. Additional technical focus areas involve high-velocity fuzing, missile electronics, guidance and control, advanced warhead and propulsion technologies, control actuation, carriage and release systems, test and evaluation, and artificial intelligence or autonomy. This opportunity is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC11 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Basic Research.

Performance under any resulting contracts will be subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Public Law 98-94 export control requirements. General Operations Security (OPSEC) policies will be applied throughout the program lifecycle to protect critical information from adversary exploitation. The response deadline for this combined synopsis and solicitation is October 30, 2029. Kaylee Yarger is the designated point of contact for this notice.

The solicitation includes 14 attachments, featuring multiple updates to the BAA document, a security program questionnaire, and documentation regarding Privacy Act covered individuals. These materials were released in several updates between April 10, 2025, and December 19, 2025. All research and development activities are intended to fulfill Air Dominance requirements through basic research and engineering services.