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Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research

ID: FA2391-23-S-2403 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

Posted: June 17, 2026, 2:20 p.m. EDT

PACER BAA is a Two-Step Open BAA and BAA with Calls which will enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development efforts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Efforts under this BAA are intended to further AFRL/RQ's mission in pioneering transformative aerospace technologies for the warfighter's decisive advantage.

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Background
The PACER BAA is a Two-Step Open BAA and BAA with Calls which will enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development efforts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Efforts under this BAA are intended to further AFRL/RQ’s mission in pioneering transformative aerospace technologies for the warfighter’s decisive advantage.

Work Details
The contract involves research and development efforts in various technology areas such as high-speed systems technology development, power and controls technology development, systems analysis technology development, air-breathing engine technology development, and air vehicle technologies development. The contract also includes safety requirements, deliverable items, schedule, and other government procedures.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for individual awards will vary between 12 and 36 months with an additional 3 months for final report submittal. However, the period of performance will be addressed in each RFP submitted during the Open Period and in each Call.

Overview

Agency
Department of the Air Force (USAF) [DoD]
Response Deadline
May 10, 2028, 3:00 p.m. EDT Due in 669 Days
Posted
May 11, 2023, 6:04 p.m. EDT (updated: June 17, 2026, 2:20 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Place of Performance
United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Time And Materials
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
High
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $25,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 5/11/23 Department of the Air Force issued Solicitation FA2391-23-S-2403 for Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research due 5/10/28. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC12.
Primary Contact
Name
John McClellan   Profile
Email
john.mcclellan.2@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Jac Cook   Profile
Email
joseph.cook.39@us.af.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2391 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RQKP
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2391
Source Organization Code
500177445
Last Updated
June 17, 2026
Last Updated By
brandon.tracer.2@us.af.mil
Archive Date
May 10, 2043