AFRLI61-102 — Implementation of DoD Funding Laboratory Enhancements Across Four Categories (FLEX-4)

AFRLI61-102 governs AFRL implementation of the DoD FLEX-4 authority across four funding categories and project selection procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFRLI61-102
  • Title: Implementation of DoD Funding Laboratory Enhancements Across Four Categories (FLEX-4)
  • Date: 2024-02-29

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It covers innovative research, technology transition, workforce development, and laboratory revitalization. It defines project descriptions, category criteria, approval processes, and personnel roles for using FLEX-4 funds.

Topics covered

  • FLEX-4 funding categories
  • Innovative basic and applied research
  • Technology transition
  • Workforce development
  • Laboratory revitalization
  • Project selection criteria
  • S&T SDCP projects
  • ERF projects

Questions and answers

What must Cat 1 S&T SDCP project proposals provide?

Project proposals must initiate and/or develop transformational, crossdisciplinary applied research to provide leap-ahead solutions through the presentation of high-risk technology development that has the high potential to serve as a starting point for transformational advanced technology development. (paragraph 4)

How many Mission Organizations must participate in an S&T SDCP project?

Project proposals must be cross-disciplinary and across multiple Mission Org participation (at least three). (paragraph 4)

What is the duration and annual funding limit for each S&T SDCP project?

Project duration is limited to 2-3 years and funding threshold for each project cannot exceed $5 million per year. (paragraph 4)

How quickly are Cat 2 Rapid Innovation prototypes usually delivered?

Once the determination is made that a suitable technology-enabled solution exists, a Rapid Innovation project is executed to develop and deliver a prototype solution quickly (usually within 12-18 months), transitioning the existing technology to operational use. (paragraph 4)

How is ERF funding calculated?

ERF funding is calculated by multiplying the total President’s Budget for the Program Elements assessed by 3 percent. (paragraph 4)

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