Advanced Cyber Effects for Strategic Operations (ACESO)

The Department of the Air Force is seeking white papers for the Advanced Cyber Effects for Strategic Operations program to develop cyber operations prototypes for transition into operational Department of Defense platforms.

United States of America > Department of the Air Force > Air Force Materiel Command > Air Force Research Laboratory > AFRL/Information Directorate


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FA8750-25-S-7005
Jul 10, 2030 11:00 PM
Jul 16, 2026 03:49 PM
$950,000,000.00
5 years
Request for Information (RFI)
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afrl.ri.aceso@us.af.mil
+13153302282
525 Brooks Road, Rome, NY, USA
Description

The Department of the Air Force, through Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force Research Laboratory's Rome Research Site, is seeking white papers under an open, two-step Advanced Research Announcement to develop cyber operations prototypes for transition into operational Department of Defense platforms. Initial submissions are limited to white papers; formal proposals will be accepted only by invitation. The announcement may result in multiple procurement contracts or other transaction awards, including prototype agreements and potential follow-on production awards. Total estimated funding is approximately $950 million. Individual awards normally will not exceed 60 months and are generally expected to range from $10 million to $50 million, with potential awards up to $99.98 million. The announcement remains open through July 10, 2030, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time, and suggested submission dates are provided for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Offerors must follow the specified preparation and submission instructions, including applicable supply-chain-security requirements for FAR-based awards.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCAC12DEFENSE AIRCRAFT - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
cyber operations prototypescyber research and developmentcyber technology transition
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Timeline
Dec 30, 2025-FY26 Suggested Submission Date
Sep 30, 2026-FY27 Suggested Submission Date
Sep 30, 2027-FY28 Suggested Submission Date
Sep 30, 2028-FY29 Suggested Submission Date
Sep 30, 2029-FY30 Suggested Submission Date
Jul 10, 2030 10:00 PM-Announcement Close Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
ARA 25-05 synopsis v9.docxJul 10, 2025 12:00 PM
ARA 25-05 amend 2 update email.docxSep 24, 2025 12:00 PM
ARA 25-05 amend 1 update email.docxJul 14, 2025 12:00 PM
25-05 amend 4 first repub.pdfJul 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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