Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research

About this funding opportunity

PACER BAA is a Two-Step Open BAA and BAA with Calls which will enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development efforts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Efforts under this BAA are intended to further AFRL/RA’s mission in pioneering transformative aerospace technologies for the warfighter’s decisive advantage.

Revision 1, posted 5 June 2024.

Revision 2, posted 24 October 2024

Revision 3, posted 6 May 2025

Revision 4, posted 15 July 2026

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Space and Aerospace, Security and Defense.

Funding amount

This contract provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due May 10, 2031. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• SME
• MidCaps
• Large Company
• Startups
• University
• Research Organization
• NGOs
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research is administered by Department Of Defense (DOD), listed via SAM.gov.