Research Engineering Development and Analysis for Cyber Targeting (REDACT)

The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers for research, development, integration, test, and evaluation of technologies to support adversary system of systems analysis. The research will include requirements evaluation, proof-of-concept technology development, and deployment of technology to operationally realistic environments for evaluation. This research will enable mission partners to create and optimize Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) against evolving threats. The focus areas include Target Engineering And Analysis, Agile Cyber Mission Adaptation, and Rapid Non-Kinetic Cyber Capability Development. • The announcement is open and effective until 8 December 2030, with suggested submission dates for white papers: FY26 by 21 JAN 2026, FY27 by 01 NOV 2026, FY28 by 01 NOV 2027, FY29 by 01 NOV 2028, FY30 by 01 NOV 2029 • Total funding for this ARA is approximately $999.9M, with individual awards not normally exceeding 60 months and dollar amounts normally ranging from $1M to $100M • The Government reserves the right to select all, part, or none of the proposals received, subject to the availability of funds • Offerors must submit a white paper, and those found to be consistent with the intent of this ARA may be invited to submit a technical and cost proposal