STRATFI/TACFI
Now Accepting Submissions! PY26.1 DAF STRATFI Notice of Opportunity
PY26.1 STRATFI Guidance & Templates Now Available
Templates are accessible to your government partners via the PY26.1 STRATFI DAF Notice of Opportunity Teams channel.
Please coordinate with your government counterparts to obtain the necessary documentation.
PY26.1 STRATFI Submission Tool Information
GOVERNMENT ONLY: If you’re having trouble accessing the PY26.1 STRATFI App Ingest or need to request access, please complete the form (at the following link).
Once your request is processed, you will receive an email notification indicating a team member has requested an account for you in the AFRL Google Cloud Pilot. This ecosystem is required to facilitate your access to the PY26.1 STRATFI App Ingest.
All access requests must be submitted no later than Friday, September 26 to ensure full functionality and timely access to the system.
If you have questions regarding this process contact the AFWERX STRATFI/TACFI team.
In an effort to help bridge the “Valley of Death” between Phase II and Phase III, the Ventures program has developed the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Programs. Small businesses that have been awarded a Phase II contract within the last two years are eligible to apply for this annual notice of opportunity. The program requires various levels of matching funding and avenues for Defense and/or Industry matching, depending on the program sought.
Eligibility Requirements
Phase II efforts must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible for STRATFI/TACFI consideration.
- Company is considered a Small Business Concern (SBC) and is eligible for a SBIR/STTR award.
- SBC is on an active SBIR/STTR PII or completed their SBIR/STTR PII within two years of Capability Package submission.
- The subject PII effort has not already been awarded a second (AKA “sequential”) PII
- At least 90 days have passed since the beginning of the associated SBIR/STTR PII execution.
- SBC is not executing a prior STRATFI effort at the time of submission.
- Anticipated work is to be performed in the United States.
Submission Process
In order to submit a STRATFI/TACFI request, a website application has been created to collect submission information, communicate review status, and aid in expediting the review process. It is important you follow the outlined steps below.
- Review the FAQs & SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
- Review all GUIDANCE DOCUMENTATION
- Complete required SUBMISSION TEMPLATES
- Apply online by submitting your STRATFI/TACFI APPLICATION
Note: A save feature has been built into the online application submission. Your application will save after each entry, and a Unique Identifier (UID) number will be generated after the submission has been completed.
Submission is to be completed by Government POC only.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.