OpportunityTitle: Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy
Description: The USAFA invests in an active research program for three main reasons. First and foremost, research significantly enhances the cadet learning experience. Our research is done by, for and with cadets who work alongside fellow cadets and faculty mentors. Research provides cadets with rich independent learning opportunities as they tackle ill-defined problems and are challenged to apply their knowledge and abilities.Second, our research program provides opportunities essential for faculty development. Research broadens and deepens the experience base of the faculty. This infuses current, relevant, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge applications and examples into the curriculum. This also helps our faculty remain current in their respective fields.Third, at USAFA we strive to conduct research to enhance the ability of the Air Force to perform its mission. There are ongoing research projects spanning topics as diverse as super hypersonics, cyber security, spatial disorientation, athletic performance and homeland defense. This BAA offers a vehicle for research to be performed to satisfy these three objectives, while also meeting research needs of industry counterparts/serve a public purpose. All awards issued against this BAA must serve to benefit the objectives identified above.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: chelsea.huff@us.af.mil
GrantorContactText: Chelsea Huff &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 719-333-4899
CloseDateExplanation: This announcement remains open until superseded.  White papers and proposals are reviewed and evaluated as they are received and may be submitted at any time; however, there is an initial preference for White papers over full applications/proposals.  The White paper submission process is discussed in sections IV and V of this BAA.  Proposals will be due according to specific instructions contained in a separate Request for Proposal (RFP) notice resulting from favorable White paper evaluations or calls issued against this BAA.  Calls may be placed against this BAA and specific information related to due dates will be provided in each call.  The calls may also include specific terms which apply to the call such as further technical details, cut-off date for White paper and/or proposal submission and any pertinent clauses, such as available Government Furnished Property (GFP) or specific Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) requirements.  Proposals or White papers submitted in response to calls should be submitted according to directions contained within each individual call and in accordance with this BAA.  Late bid and proposal provisions (in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.215-1(c) (3)) will apply to this BAA.