Advanced Information Warfare Antennas (AIWA) Request for Information (RFI)

The open date moved from August 20, 2026 to September 28, 2026, a delay of 39 days (about five and a half weeks).

Why it matters: The open date is when applications can start being submitted, so applicants now have a later start. No close date change was reported, so the effect on total response time depends on the deadline.

• If the close date stays the same: the application window is 39 days shorter, leaving less time to submit.
• If the close date was also pushed back: the window may be unchanged, but that has not been confirmed.

Next steps for BD teams:

• Check the solicitation for the current close date and confirm whether it changed.
• Use the extra lead time to prepare the narrative, budget, and registration items (SAM.gov, Grants.gov) ahead of the new open date.
• Don't plan around the old August 20 date, and watch for further amendments.

The close date moved from October 6, 2026 to November 17, 2026, a 42-day (six-week) extension. Applicants have more time to respond.

Why it matters:

• Teams that were short on time for the original deadline can now develop a stronger technical approach, secure partners or subawardees, and collect letters of support.
• Applicants who have already finished can use the extra time to refine their narrative, budget, and supporting documents.
• Anyone who passed on this opportunity because of the original timeline may want to look at it again.

The update does not say why the date moved. Extensions like this often follow amendments to the solicitation or delays in publishing related materials, so check the listing for other changes. Also confirm that any registrations, such as SAM.gov or Grants.gov, will be active through the new deadline. Plan to submit ahead of the final day so a technical problem doesn't cost you the application.

Description information changed.

The opportunity description was significantly expanded with detailed technical specifications, antenna system components, manufacturing requirements, and program background that clarifies scope and eligibility focus on production capabilities rather than design.

New opportunity: Advanced Information Warfare Antennas (AIWA) Request for Information (RFI)