AFRL Multiple Award Contract (AMAC)
We offer comprehensive proposal support for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) $10 billion AFRL Multiple Award Contract (AMAC), designed to procure enterprise-wide Science & Technology (S&T) research, development, prototyping, and experimentation capabilities for AFRL directorates across the Air Force and Space Force. Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the AMAC contract, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Army MSD IDIQ has been cancelled:
The Army has determined to no longer pursue the solicitation and award of the Modern Software Delivery IDIQ.
Contract Canceled:
As of June 27, 2025, The Department of Homeland Security has canceled the evaluation of proposals submitted under its PACTS III department-wide contract vehicle solicitation.
Contract Overview
The AFRL AMAC is a major enterprise-wide S&T contracting vehicle intended to streamline access to research, development, prototyping, experimentation, and technology transition capabilities across AFRL. The Draft RFP was released on December 19, 2025, with industry questions due January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. The Government is still finalizing the acquisition strategy, though OASIS+ is being considered as a potential model.
AMAC is structured as a full and open + small business competition with no maximum number of awardees, similar to MDA SHIELD and OASIS+. Section M states that “Awards will be made to each and all qualifying offerors,” making this a qualification-based, self-scoring competition.
The contract will support AFRL’s broad S&T mission, including basic and applied research, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, testbed development, and technology transition to operational military capabilities. The Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines a wide-ranging scope that spans air, space, cyber/electronic warfare, and crosscutting technology domains.
Recent Updates
Latest Government Action:
The Army has confirmed that the MAPS acquisition will proceed forward. ACC‑APG has announced an Industry Update and MAPS Pre‑Solicitation Walk‑Through to brief industry on the acquisition approach, draft requirements, and next steps.
Industry Update & Pre‑Solicitation Walk‑Through
- Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Check‑in begins at 7:45 AM)
- Location:
Myer Auditorium
6555 Surveillance Loop (BLDG 6000)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Format: In‑person (limit 2 representatives per company) and virtual
In Person Registration: ACC-APG Industry Update IN PERSON Registration
Virtual Registration: ACC-APG Industry Update VIRTUAL Registration
SAM.gov Posting: SAM.gov
Supported Mission Areas (per ACC‑APG Industry Update):
- Division A – DEVCOM
- Division B – PEO C3N
- Division C – PEO IEW&S and PEO Missiles & Space
- Division D – PEO Soldier, ATEC, HQDA, FMS, PEO EIS
- Installation & Technology Division – IMCOM, APG Garrison, DEVCOM CBC, CECOM, ATC
- DC30E Division – Digital modernization and software development practices
Notice to Industry – Cancellation
MDA has canceled the planned release of the MIOES RFP.
Contract Details
Agency: U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Status: PreRFP (Draft RFP Released)
Solicitation ID: FA865226R0001
Solicitation Dates
- RFI: July 10, 2025
- Draft RFP: December 19, 2025
- Questions Due: January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
- Final RFP: Expected 2026
- Award Date: Estimated late 2026
Period of Performance: 5year base + three 1year options (total 8 years)
Competition Type
- Full & Open
- Small Business SetAside (parallel track)
NAICS: 541715 – R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (1,000employee size standard)
Subcontracting Goals
(To be defined in final RFP; expected to include)
- 8(a)
- SDVOSB
- WOSB
- HUBZone
Number of Awards: Unlimited — all qualifying offerors will receive an award.
Contract Value: $10B ceiling
Proposal Due Date: TBD (expected after Final RFP release)
Functional Areas
The AMAC SOO defines a broad S&T research and development scope, including:
- Basic and applied research
- Data science and analytics
- Technology development
- Digital architecture & MBSE
- Modeling and simulation
- Manufacturing and fabrication
- Experimentation and testbed development
- Integration and demonstration
- Technology transition to military capabilities
Technical Areas of Interest (TAIs)
- Air Domain Technologies (12 subareas)
- Space Domain Technologies (8 subareas)
- Cyberspace & Electronic Warfare Technologies (17 subareas)
- CrossCutting Technologies (19 subareas)
Proposal Requirements
Proposal Requirements and Scoring
Submitting a successful proposal for AMAC requires meticulous preparation, strong past performance alignment, and a competitive selfscoring strategy. The Draft RFP outlines a selfscoring model where 1,000 points is considered Acceptable.
Key Proposal Components
- SelfScoring Worksheet
- Technical Volume aligned to the 4 TAIs
- Past Performance narratives
- Management & Staffing approach
- Small Business Participation
- Compliance with Section L instructions
- Certifications and Representations
Evaluation Criteria
AMAC uses a selfscoring, qualificationbased evaluation with awards made to all offerors who meet the threshold score and comply with the solicitation requirements. The Government intends to award without discussions.
Summit Strategy Services
Understanding and Analysis:
We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights, helping you make your go/no-go assessment.
Scoring Systems:
Our experts explain the scoring system and offer strategic tips to maximize your score.
Proposal Planning:
We assist with compliance matrix creation, proposal initialization, proposal outlining, template development, and detailed planning to ensure a well-structured and compliant proposal.
Full Proposal Development:
Our dedicated proposal managers, along with supplementary resources such as writers, graphic designers, and desktop publishers, work to develop a top-notch high-scoring proposal. We will also actively monitor for RFP amendments and Q+A releases, and adjust your strategy as needed.
Reviewing and Auditing:
We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.
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