Cyberspace Operations for Resilient Tactical Engagement and Execution (CORTEX)

DEPT OF DEFENSE — DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE·NY*·RFP·Federal

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NAICS CODE: 541715 FEDERAL AGENCY NAME: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, 13441-4514 ARA ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Initial announcement ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) TITLE: Cyberspace Operations for Resilient Tactical Engagement and Execution (CORTEX) ARA NUMBER: FA8750-26-S-7002 PART I � OVERVIEW INFORMATION This announcement is for an Open, 2 Step ARA which is open and effective until 31 December 2030. Only white papers will be accepted as initial submissions; formal proposals will be accepted by invitation only. While white papers will be considered if received prior to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 31 December 2030, the following submission dates are suggested to best align with projected funding: FY26 by 8 APR 2026 FY27 by 30 SEP 2026 FY28 by 30 SEP 2027 FY29 by…

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