Broad Agency Announcement (BAA): Cost Estimating Modeling Data, Analytics Research (CEMDAR)

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Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Closed Two-Step BAA: SAF/FM Cost Estimating Modeling Data Analytics Research (CEMDAR) The Two-Step Process reduces acquisition resources for both the Government and industry. It may be considered when a large number of proposals are anticipated or to determine if further Government interest is warranted. If further interest is not warranted, industry saves unnecessary bid and proposal costs and the Government saves review time. Broad Agency Announcement Number FA7014-26-S-CS02 Announcement Title SAF/FM Cost Estimating Modeling Data Analytics Research (CEMDAR) Federal Agency Name Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management (SAF/FM) Announcement Type & Acquisition Set-Aside Initial Announcement | 100% Small Business Set-Aside NAICS Code & Size Standard 541745 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees) Estimated Program Ceiling $24,000,000 (Anticipated Awards: 1 single award) White Paper Submission Deadline October 19, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time Questions Due October 1, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time 1. Overview Information & Two-Step Solicitation Structure SAF/FM is soliciting white papers on the research effort described herein. White papers must be addressed to the Contracting Points of Contact (POCs). This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 541745. White papers and resultant proposals submitted shall strictly comply with this announcement. There will be no separate formal solicitation issued regarding this requirement. This BAA will be republished at yearly intervals for administrative updates and ease of reference. 1.1 Two-Step Acquisition Sequence Step 1 — White Paper Due Date & Submission: White papers may be electronically submitted upon issuance of this BAA until October 19, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time. Only white papers are accepted at this stage. Submissions must be delivered electronically to AFDW/PK at eric.moss.3@us.af.mil and joseph.spear.1@us.af.mil. Step 2 — Formal Proposal Due Date & Time: Formal technical and cost proposals will be requested solely from offerors whose submitted white papers are evaluated as successfully meeting the operational and research needs of the Air Force. Late Receipt Provisions: White paper and proposal receipts after the specified cutoff date and time shall be governed strictly by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). 1.2 Instrument Types and Contracting Guidance The Air Force reserves the right to award the contractual instrument best suited to the nature of the research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Other Transaction (OT) for Prototype authority, Grant, Cooperative Agreement, OT for Research, or an applicable technology transfer mechanism. Awards under this BAA are generally anticipated to be cost-reimbursement. Offerors are specifically advised that cost-reimbursement contracts require an accounting system determined adequate by the Government for tracking allocable contract costs. 1.3 Communications & Contracting Points of Contact Dialogue between prospective offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged prior to proposal submission. Technical discussions shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to fund or award any proposed effort. Only warranted Contracting Officers possess the legal authority to commit the Government. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Contracting POCs: Primary Contracting Officer: Eric Moss — eric.moss.3@us.af.mil Alternate Contracting Officer: Joseph Spear — joseph.spear.1@us.af.mil 2. Section I — Program Description & Strategic Objectives The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has identified critical operational gaps in the enterprise databases, analytical methods, and predictive tools regularly employed for weapon system cost estimating and analysis. DAF is actively committed to modernizing the efficiency, fidelity, and throughput of its…