Broad Agency Announcement (BAA): Cost Estimating Modeling Data, Analytics Research (CEMDAR)

Amendment 0001 - (01 OCT 26) This amendment corrects the NAICS code in the text below to 541715 and corrects a typo in section 5.3 adding "Top" to the required FCL clearance. A spreadsheet of the questions and answers to date and an updated PWS (for informational purposes) has also been added to the attachments section. Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Closed Two-Step BAA: SAF/FM Cost Estimating Modeling Data Analytics Research (CEMDAR) The Two-Step Process reduces acquisition resources for both the Government and industry. It may be considered when a large number of proposals are anticipated or to determine if further Government interest is warranted. If further interest is not warranted, industry saves unnecessary bid and proposal costs and the Government saves review time. Broad Agency Announcement Number FA7014-26-S-CS02 Announcement Title SAF/FM Cost Estimating Modeling Data Analytics Research (CEMDAR) Federal Agency Name Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management (SAF/FM) Announcement Type & Acquisition Set-Aside Initial Announcement | 100% Small Business Set-Aside NAICS Code & Size Standard 541715 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees) Estimated Program Ceiling $24,000,000 (Anticipated Awards: 1 single award) White Paper Submission Deadline October 19, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time Questions Due October 1, 2026, 1300 hrs Eastern Time 1. Overview Information & Two-Step Solicitation Structure SAF/FM is soliciting white papers on the research effort described herein. White papers must be addressed to the Contracting Points of Contact (POCs). This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 541745. White papers and resultant proposals submitted shall strictly comply with this announcement. There will be no separate formal solicitation issued regarding this requirement. This BAA will be republished at yearly intervals for administrative updates and ease of reference. 1.1 Two-Step Acquisition Sequence Step 1 — White Paper Due Date &