High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN)

**18 OCT 2024 – The Science and Technology (S&T) Protection requirements found in HELMSSMAN call for proposals, attachment “RX_24_00 1A HELMSSMAN” 2.6 – 2.6.3 are hereby required. As a result, the proposal submittal shall include the documents/information requested herein DUE no later than 25 OCTOBER 2024, 4:00pm, Wright Patterson AFB, OH, local time.

S&T Requirements: Please see NEW “Attachment, Solicitation Language for Security Risk Review AFRLI 61-113” for S&T Protection proposal submission details. Note, offerors must complete/submit the NEW “Attachment 13, Privacy Act Statement,” NEW “Attachment 14, Research and Related Key Person Worksheet,” NEW “Attachment 15, Security Program Questionnaire” and adhere to NEW Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) reporting requirements, “Attachment 16, CDRL Security Plan” and “Attachment 17, CDRL Senior Key Person Profile” with the proposal submission. **The S&T required information herein will NOT count against the proposal page limitations outlined in the “RX_24_001A HELMSSMAN” Call for Proposals.

NEW submission requirements: Due to the sensitivity of proposal information offerors shall utilize DoD SAFE: Offerors shall send an email to the MAA Mailbox, AFRL.RX.MAA@us.af.mil no later than 24 OCTOBER 2024, 4:00pm, Wright Patterson AFB, OH, local time (day before proposal due date) and provide an email that the USG can “Request a Drop-off” for proposals via DoD SAFE. You will then receive an automated email from DoD SAFE with instructions for how to upload your proposal files. Please add the MAA mailbox, AFRL.RX.MAA@us.af.mil as an additional recipient when your proposal files are uploaded.

**17 OCT 2024 - Due to a recent update in requirements the call will be amended in the next 24-48hrs with a new proposal due date and instructions for submission of new requirments. Please DO NOT submit proposals on 18 OCT 2024. The USG does not anticipate that the new proposal due date will go beyond 25 OCT 2024. Please monitor this call closely for further instructions and details in regard to addtional requirements and due date. .

** 16 OCT 2024 - Added additional Questions and Answers document to the attachments and links section. Proposal due date remains unchanged, 18 OCT 2024.

** 08 OCT 2024 - Added additional Questions and Answers document to the attachments and links section. Also added Section K, Representations and Certifications to attachments and links. Please submit completed Section K, Representations and Certifications with your business and cost proposals. Proposal due date remains unchanged, 18 OCT 2024.

**16 SEP 2024 - Added Questions and Answers document to the attachments and links section and updated the PROPSAL DUE DATE to 18 OCT 2024.

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, (AFRL/RX) is soliciting proposals for High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN).

The primary objective of this program is to research, assess, develop, test, evaluate, prototype, demonstrate, and transition technologies that support Advanced Development Vision Protection Materials and Materials for Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Resilience.