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

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...