The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | FA8650-23-S-1031 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | Fa2377 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks |
| Where | See the notice |
| Posted | May 26, 2026 |
| Bids due | April 19, 2028, 5:00 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Research & development (NAICS 541715) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Sarah Ballard · sarah.ballard@us.af.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
26 May 2026 - This amendment updates all FAR and DFARS references to Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and Revolutionary DFARS (R-DFARS) references. Additionally, this amendment removes all references to assistance instruments and updates the Point of Contact. 02 April 2025 - This amendment is to remove all references to the Model Contract and Section K in this announcement as these documents wil be provided with each RFP. Additionally, this amendment removes the Pre-Award Clearance section. 08 January 2025 - This amendment is to update the S&T Protection language. The US defense strategy continues to evolve to best position the Department of Defense (DoD) to counter evolving global threats, to provide an effective geopolitical deterrent for the nation, and to maintain a decisive military advantage in light of global technological access. New techniques in system and platform resilience,…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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