Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center is seeking proposals for basic and applied research across multiple technical domains through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The solicitation covers seven primary research areas including combat feeding, soldier protection and survivability, textile technologies, modeling and simulation, soldier effectiveness, expeditionary maneuver support, and aerial delivery systems. Eligible organizations include universities, nonprofit research institutes, foreign organizations, and commercial firms, with a focus on innovative research in areas like combat rations, protective equipment, chemical/biological protection, human performance optimization, and training simulation technologies. The BAA will use a two-step evaluation process, first requiring concept papers due February 28, 2025, with full proposals invited subsequently. Proposals will be assessed primarily on technical merit, followed by management approach, cost/price, and past performance, with technical factors being the most critical evaluation criterion.
The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside for small businesses, though participation from small businesses and minority institutions is encouraged. The BAA will be active from February 28, 2025, through February 27, 2030, with potential awards possible through June 30, 2030. Multiple contract types may be utilized, including firm-fixed-price, cost reimbursement, grants, and cooperative agreements. The place of performance is located in Natick, Massachusetts, and the applicable NAICS codes are 541713, 541714, 541715 (with a size standard of 1,000 employees) and 541720 (with a size standard of $20.5M annual receipts). While specific funding amounts are not explicitly stated, the BAA indicates that no funds are currently committed to any specific projects, suggesting flexibility in award amounts and potential for multiple research initiatives across the identified technical areas.
W911QY25R0023 Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground
3/3/25, 9:27 AM Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center
This Broad Agency Announcement from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center solicits proposals for basic and applied research across six technical areas including combat feeding, soldier protection and survivability, soldier performance optimization, expeditionary maneuver support and field service technologies, aerial delivery systems, and simulation and training technology. Offerors must submit a concept paper for evaluation within 90 days, after which highly rated offerors will be invited to submit a full proposal by 28 February 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, management approach, cost/price, and past performance, with technical merit being the most important factor.
There is no set-aside designation. Research is sought under NAICS codes 541715 and various PSC codes depending on the area of research. Awards may include contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions issued through 30 June 2025 by the Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground. Small businesses, universities, non-profits, foreign organizations, and commercial firms are eligible to propose. Concept papers and full proposals will be accepted continuously until 28 February 2025. The period of performance will depend on the individual award but may extend up to five years. The place of performance will be the contractor's location but must support the research requirements of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center.
W911QY20R0022 Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground
2/28/20, 2:21 PM Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center
This Broad Agency Announcement from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center seeks white papers and proposals for basic and applied research and exploratory development across 14 technical areas in support of Soldier protection and survivability, performance optimization, expeditionary maneuver support, aerial delivery systems, simulation and training technologies, and dismounted Soldier research. Technical evaluations will employ peer or scientific review to evaluate proposals based on their importance to agency programs and availability of funding. Concept papers will be accepted through February 27, 2025 and the BAA will remain open through that date.
There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Research will be conducted across a wide range of NAICS and PSC codes related to Soldier equipment and systems development. Current contractors were not named but potential award values were not specified given the research and development nature of the work sought. Evaluation of submissions and potential awards will continue on an ongoing basis through February 2025.
W911QY20R0022 Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground
2/6/20, 4:03 PM