FA8651-23-S-0003: 2023 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (W912HZ26S0001). Status: Closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Defense notices from 2023.
Department of Defense offered grants of up to $20.0 million (at least $10.0 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 7, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 8, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20.0 million
- Award floor$10.0 million
- Total funding$20.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | March 8, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 7, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 7, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $20.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET SURVEY 5-page limit does NOT include the cover page. All other information remains the same. SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET SURVEY 2023 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) FA8651-23-S-0003 NAICS Code 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Science (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) NOTE: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. I. PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: AFRL/RWK, Eglin AFB is conducting a sources sought/market survey to gauge interest in various research topics associated with a future Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). The Government is seeking Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs) with entities that will facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer/transition between the AFRL and the commercial market. These intermediaries will act in a matchmaker capacity, to assist companies in identifying federal technologies that can be licensed and commercialized, with a goal of successful collaboration between the AFRL, small businesses, academia, and industry. The PIAs Program goals are: Transfer technology developed by/for AFRL into Commercial Markets. Transition commercial and academic innovation for use within AFRL. Foster partnerships between AFRL, industry, and academia. Inspire and support the next generation of technology leaders through STEM initiatives. Foster and support innovation both within and external to AFRL. Support transition of Phase I, Phase II and Phase III SBIR/STTR-developed technology. The PIAs Objectives are: Technology Transfer (T2): The PI shall assist AFRL/RW with all technology transfer related activities to include regularly outreaching to inventors, increasing invention disclosures, marketing and outreach to potential collaborators to increase Technology Licensing Agreements (TLAs), Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), and Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs). They shall also prioritize connecting the AFRL/RW with nontraditional companies and universities increasing exposure to innovative technologies of interest.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering (12.630) awarded $1.3 billion across 1,101 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Ohio | 1 | $82.6 million |
| Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium | District of Columbia | 1 | $78.2 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 4 | $53.1 million |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Connecticut | 4 | $38.1 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 3 | $35.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, W912HZ26S0001, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FA8651-23-S-0003 still open?
No. It closed on April 7, 2023. A newer notice is open: W912HZ26S0001, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).
Who can apply for 2023 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)?
Department of Defense accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for 2023 AFRL/RW Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)?
Closed April 7, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $20.0 million each. About $20.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Battelle Memorial Institute, Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium, University of California San Diego. The program made 1,101 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.