AWGER: ADAPTIVE WAVEFORM GENERATION FOR EXTREME RF

Solicitation ID: FA8750-22-S-7006

Agency: AFRL/Information Directorate

Eligibility Reasoning

Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) ... are subject to applicable direct competition limitations and cannot propose to this BAA in any capacity unless they meet the following conditions: FFRDCs must clearly demonstrate that the proposed work is not otherwise available from the private sector; and FFRDCs must provide a letter on official letterhead from their sponsoring organization citing the specific authority establishing their eligibility to propose to Government solicitations and compete with industry... This information is required for FFRDCs proposing to be prime contractors or sub-awardees.

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Summary

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is soliciting research for the 'Adaptive Waveform Generation for Extreme RF' (AWGER) program (BAA FA8750-22-S-7006). This initiative seeks to develop technologies for cognitive waveform generation, network control, and analysis within a unified evaluation environment. Key technical areas include using machine learning to build and adapt waveforms in response to dynamic radio frequency (RF) environments, managing network throughput, coordinating physical layer changes between nodes, and ensuring resiliency against adversarial attacks. The program aims to culminate in an integrated, over-the-air demonstration combining virtual and physical nodes. The total estimated funding is approximately $49.9M through FY27, with individual awards typically ranging from $300K to $3M over 36 months. This is a two-step BAA, requiring white papers as initial submissions.

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Potential LBNL PIs (Overall)

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

Name	Score	Organization
Alexandre Bayen	0.76	ETA | Energy Analysis | Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Network Control and Analysis
Satyarth Praveen	0.75	CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications · Machine Learning Techniques
Stijn (Stan) Wielandt	0.73	PSA | Engineering | Electronic Engineering · RF Environment Simulation
Daniel Arnold	0.73	ETA | ESDR | Energy Storage & Dist Dpt · Adversarial Attack Resiliency
Arpit Gupta	0.73	CSA | ESNET | Tech Adv and Engagement · Network Throughput Analysis
Prabal Dutta	0.73	ETA | Building Tech. & Urban Sys. | Bldg Technologies Dept · PHY Layer Network Coordination
Han Lee	0.73	PSA | Engineering | Electronic Engineering · System Integration & Test
Bruce Mah	0.73	CSA | ESNET | Tech Adv and Engagement · Network Layer Simulation
Edward Nichols	0.72	EESA | EG | Geophysics Dept · Waveform Evaluation
Gregory Lemieux	0.72	EESA | CESD | Earth System Sciences · Unified Scenario Evaluation

Fundamental Research Exemption (FRE)

As of the date of publication of this BAA, the Government cannot identify whether work proposed under this BAA may be considered fundamental research and may award both fundamental and non-fundamental research. Proposers should indicate in their proposal whether they believe the scope of the research included in their proposal is fundamental or not. While proposers should clearly explain the intended results of their research, the Government shall have sole discretion to select award instrument type and to negotiate all instrument terms and conditions with selectees. Appropriate clauses will be included in resultant awards for non-fundamental research to prescribe publication requirements and other restrictions, as appropriate.