Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
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Open (accepts applications anytime)
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Federal
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- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Overview
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
Details
- Agency: Air Force -- Research Lab
- Department: Department of Defense
- Opportunity #: FA2391-23-S-2403
- Instrument: other;procurement_contract;grant;cooperative_agreement
How to Apply
Atch 1 - Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposals
FA2391-23-S-2403
Attachment 1
Supplemental Instructions for Assistance Instrument Proposals
I. SF 424 (R&R) Forms:
- Cover Page: All proposals for assistance, whether submitted electronically or
in hard copy must include an SF 424 (R&R) (Application for Federal
Assistance) as the cover page.
- STEM: To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 {20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is collecting
certain demographic and career information to be able to assess the success
rates of women who are proposed for key roles in applications in STEM
disciplines, consequently a SF 424 Research & Related Senior/Key Person
Profile (Expanded) and a SF 424 Research & Related Personal Data must also
be submitted. The SF 424 (R&R) forms should be downloaded from the
“Application” box in the upper right hand corner of the synopsis page. Click
on “download” under the column “Instructions and Application.” Select
“Download Application Package” and complete the SF 424 (R&R) forms. For
the SF 424 Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form
the Degree Type and Degree Year fields will be used by DoD as the source
for career information. In addition to the required fields on the form,
applicants must complete these two fields for all individuals that are
identified as having the project role of PD/Pl or Co-PD/Pl. Additional
senior/key persons can be added by selecting the "Next Person" button.
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Fields of Work
- Science research
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