Place of performanceWright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
This Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) ARA seeks to develop sensors and systems for improved joint lethality in contested environments. Individual calls will detail specific requirements for this open ARA, which closes on July 13, 2027. [1][5]
Key points
Individual calls will detail specific requirements within the ARA scope. [1]
Cost/Price is a substantial factor, ranked second in priority. [3]
Watch items
Contractor must document test reports for deliverables. [2]
No limits exist on the number of proposals an offeror may submit. [4]
20S1119_MSDEW_ARA_Solicitation_Announcement_Updated_Apr2026.pdfCost/Price is a substantial factor but ranked as the second order of priority. (If an offeror proposes the use of GFP other than any GFP identified in the individual call, and that proposed GFP provides the offeror an unfair competitive advantage, then RFO 45.202 requires rental equivalent be applied to the Cost Factor for evaluation purposes only).
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In addition to the contractor proposed SOW, a Government generated SOW Supplement containing additional contracting requirements will be included in any resulting contracts.
Cost/Price is a substantial factor but ranked as the second order of priority. (If an offeror proposes the use of GFP other than any GFP identified in the individual call, and that proposed GFP provides the offeror an unfair competitive advantage, then RFO 45.202 requires rental equivalent be applied to the Cost Factor for evaluation purposes only).
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MSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. This ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2027. UPDATED April 2026: This solicitation update is for annual administrative updates and also updates all FAR/DFARS references to now reference Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO/R-DFARS) references. UPDATED April 2025: This soliciation update removes references to an announcement level Model Contract as Model Contracts will be issued at the Call level. This update also makes minor administrative updates to the announcement. UPDATED November 2024: This solicitation update removes all references to Call 01 as that call is closed; extends the close date for the ARA for two years until 13 Jul 2027; adds the Security Risk Review - AFRLI 61-113 and appendices; and updates the primary and second points of contact (POCs).
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Apr 8, 2026 · 2 fields changed
OfficeFA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLFA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKSDescriptionMSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. This ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2027. UPDATED April 2025: This soliciation update removes references to an announcement level Model Contract as Model Contracts will be issued at the Call level. This update also makes minor administrative updates to the announcement. UPDATED November 2024: This solicitation update removes all references to Call 01 as that call is closed; extends the close date for the ARA for two years until 13 Jul 2027; adds the Security Risk Review - AFRLI 61-113 and appendices; and updates the primary and second points of contact (POCs).MSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. This ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2027. UPDATED April 2026: This solicitation update is for annual administrative updates and also updates all FAR/DFARS references to now reference Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO/R-DFARS) references. UPDATED April 2025: This soliciation update removes references to an announcement level Model Contract as Model Contracts will be issued at the Call level. This update also makes minor administrative updates to the announcement. UPDATED November 2024: This solicitation update removes all references to Call 01 as that call is closed; extends the close date for the ARA for two years until 13 Jul 2027; adds the Security Risk Review - AFRLI 61-113 and appendices; and updates the primary and second points of contact (POCs).
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 field changed
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Apr 1, 2025 · 1 field changed
DescriptionMSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. This ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2027. UPDATED November 2024: This solicitation update removes all references to Call 01 as that call is closed; extends the close date for the ARA for two years until 13 Jul 2027; adds the Security Risk Review - AFRLI 61-113 and appendices; and updates the primary and second points of contact (POCs).MSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. This ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2027. UPDATED April 2025: This soliciation update removes references to an announcement level Model Contract as Model Contracts will be issued at the Call level. This update also makes minor administrative updates to the announcement. UPDATED November 2024: This solicitation update removes all references to Call 01 as that call is closed; extends the close date for the ARA for two years until 13 Jul 2027; adds the Security Risk Review - AFRLI 61-113 and appendices; and updates the primary and second points of contact (POCs).
Nov 21, 2024 · 5 fields changed
TitleMulti-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA), Call 01, Threat Assessment & Aircraft Protection Defensive Electronic Warfare (TAAP-DEW)Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)Response deadline2020-08-14T18:00:00+00:002027-07-13T16:00:00+00:00Archive date2025-07-132027-07-14PSCAC64AC33DescriptionMSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2025. Call 01 entitled "Threat Assessment & Aircraft Protection Defensive Electronic Warfare (TAAP-DEW)": The objective of TAAP-DEW is to design expendable (ordinance) and directed-energy (signal) countermeasure concepts, in electro-optical (EO) and multi-spectrum electro-optical/radio-frequency (EO/RF) domains, in response to an ever-changing missile threat landscape using threat exploitation; modeling and simulation evaluation; and hardware and field testing. These concepts, together with enabling tools and hardware test assessment, will drive improved aeronautical subsystem and CM flare ordnance to develop best supplies for increased protection of aircraft.MSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. This ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2027. UPDATED November 2024: This solicitation update removes all references to Call 01 as that call is closed; extends the close date for the ARA for two years until 13 Jul 2027; adds the Security Risk Review - AFRLI 61-113 and appendices; and updates the primary and second points of contact (POCs).
Jul 14, 2020 · 4 fields changed
TitleMulti-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW)Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA), Call 01, Threat Assessment & Aircraft Protection Defensive Electronic Warfare (TAAP-DEW)Response deadline2025-07-13T21:00:00+00:002020-08-14T18:00:00+00:00Archive date2025-12-132025-07-13DescriptionMSDEW will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies.MSDEW ARA will develop sensors and systems supplies to meet the need for the national defense for improved joint lethality in contested environments, the ability to strike diverse targets inside adversary air and missile defense networks, and support a force which can deploy, survive, operate, maneuver, and regenerate in all domains while under attack. The program advances the Air Force EW (signal) capabilities to meet the need for the national defense and requires acquisition of aeronautical supplies, parts, accessories and designs for experimental and test purposes. These above strategic objectives will be accomplished through design, modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A), experimentation, testing, and demonstration of multi-spectrum threat warning and countermeasures sensors, systems and technologies. ARA will be open for Calls through 13 Jul 2025. Call 01 entitled "Threat Assessment & Aircraft Protection Defensive Electronic Warfare (TAAP-DEW)": The objective of TAAP-DEW is to design expendable (ordinance) and directed-energy (signal) countermeasure concepts, in electro-optical (EO) and multi-spectrum electro-optical/radio-frequency (EO/RF) domains, in response to an ever-changing missile threat landscape using threat exploitation; modeling and simulation evaluation; and hardware and field testing. These concepts, together with enabling tools and hardware test assessment, will drive improved aeronautical subsystem and CM flare ordnance to develop best supplies for increased protection of aircraft.