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Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms, and Modeling (ADAM)

Solicitation ID: FA2377-25-S-1207

Agency: AFRL/RYA

Type: Solicitation
Deadline: 2030-04-14T00:00:00 ET
Eligibility: Maybe (OTA/Consortium)
Funding: N/A
Doc Type: BAA
Clearance: No
Program Manager: N/A
Last Updated: 2025-11-24 13:20
Analyzed File: Industry Guide ADAM_ClearedCUI.pdf

Eligibility Reasoning

The document covers Other Transactions (OTs) under 10 U.S.C. 4022, and states one eligibility condition is that 'The Prototype OT satisfies at least one of the following conditions: i. There is at least one NDC or non-profit research institution participating to a significant extent in the prototype project.' It also more broadly states the program is designed to reach 'Educational/Research Institutions and Non-Profit Organizations'.

Note: This is an AI-generated summary...

Summary

The Autonomous Decisions, Algorithms, and Modeling (ADAM) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is an initiative by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RYA) to solicit science and technology (S&T) solutions, spanning from basic research to technology transition. The program utilizes a flexible Multiple Authority Announcement framework, consolidating various solicitation authorities like Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Other Transactions (OTs for Research and Prototypes), Assistance Instruments, and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) under a single umbrella. This approach is designed to engage a broad range of partners, including traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, educational institutions, and non-profits. Solicitations under ADAM can be either 'Calls for Proposal' with fixed deadlines or 'Open Period' solicitations for continuous submission. Submissions follow a one-step (full proposal) or two-step (white paper followed by invited proposal) process. The evaluation of proposals prioritizes technical merit—including innovation, soundness of approach, and transition potential—followed by cost/price reasonableness. The guide provides detailed instructions on proposal preparation, formatting, page limitations, and specific requirements for data rights, where the government generally expects Unlimited Rights for developed technology, and places strict limitations on commercial software license terms.

Overall Technical Areas

Autonomous Decision MakingAlgorithm DevelopmentModeling and SimulationSensor Systems TechnologyPrototype DevelopmentSystems EngineeringSoftware Development & EngineeringHardware Development & IntegrationScientific Research & DevelopmentSignal ProcessingAeronautical SystemsTelecommunications TechnologySpace-Flight TechnologiesReverse EngineeringData Analysis and Management

Probable LBNL Areas

BSAEESAETAPSA

Focus Areas

Example Priorities:
  • Ordinance
  • Signal
  • Chemical Activity
  • Energy
  • Medical
  • Space-Flight
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Aeronautical Supplies
Specific Technical Skills:
OrdinanceSignalChemical ActivityEnergyMedicalSpace-FlightTelecommunicationsTransportationAeronautical Supplies
Potential PIs for this Area:
NameScoreOrganization
Alex Newkirk0.70ETA | Building Technology & Urban Systems | Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Guoying Chen0.70ETA | ESDR | Energy Storage & Dist Dpt
Thomas Hendrickson0.69ETA | Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts | Sustainable Energy Dept
Boxun Hu0.69ETA | ESDR | Energy Storage & Dist Dpt
Peng Peng0.69ETA | Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts | Sustainable Energy Dept
Blake Simmons0.69BSA | Biological Systems & Engineering | Biodesign Dept
Vi Rapp0.69ETA | Building Technology & Urban Systems | Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Prakash Rao0.69ETA | Building Technology & Urban Systems | Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
William Stringfellow0.69EESA | EG | Geochemistry Dept
Emil Rofors0.69PSA | NSD | ANP

Potential LBNL PIs (Overall)

Note on PI Matching: These suggestions are generated through an AI-driven semantic analysis of LBNL staff profiles.

NameScoreOrganization
Gregory Lemieux0.76EESA | CESD | Earth System Sciences · Software Development & Engineering
Eric Masanet0.75ETA | Energy Analysis | Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Systems Engineering
Zachary Needell0.75ETA | Energy Analysis | Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Modeling and Simulation
Sukhpreet Kaur0.75PSA | Engineering | Electronic Engineering · Hardware Development & Integration
Peter Tennessen0.74PSA | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering · Prototype Development
Oscar Antepara0.74CSA | AMCR | Computer Science · Algorithm Development
Devarshi Ghoshal0.74CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications · Data Analysis and Management
Zhi Jackie Yao0.74CSA | AMCR | Applied Mathematics · Signal Processing
Claire Tomlin0.73BSA | Biological Systems & Engineering | Department of BioEngineering and BioMedical Sciences · Aeronautical Systems
Prabal Dutta0.73ETA | Building Tech. & Urban Sys. | Bldg Technologies Dept · Telecommunications Technology

Fundamental Research Exemption (FRE)

Not Mentioned