ETHEREAL FORGE: Call for Participation Test & Evaluation of Advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Capabilities

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
Work to be performed in OFFUTT AFB, NE

Contract Details

Notice ID: FA221721389XX
Opportunity Type: Special Notice
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office: FA2217 COCOM C2 AFLCMC/HBC
Posted Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Response Deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Set-Aside: No Set Aside
Place of Performance: OFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113
Status: Active

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Description

Overall objective: Test and evaluate Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-conformant, modular, advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities against realistic threats in a representative environment to assess capability utility, inform the development and acquisitions processes, and gain insight to support rapid, iterative fielding of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. The objective is to be a forcing function to drive towards the next generation of modular, rapidly upgradeable EMSO systems that will sense the electromagnetic environment, make sense of it, maneuver within it, and engage with precision at the speed of light. Background: Many promising EW capabilities are being developed based on modular hardware- and software-centric principles linked to mature op

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for professional services with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in OFFUTT AFB, NE. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.