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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See page 2.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Sep-2025

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911W625R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Jul-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Sep-2025

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC)

REDSTONE/CCAM-MZD-B

BLDG 401 VICTORY BLVD

FORT EUSTIS VA 23604-5577

W911W6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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W911W625R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMD 0003

1. The above numbered Broad Agency Announcement is hereby amended as follows:

a. Reference paragraph 1H, Executive Summary – paragraph H is revised to clarify when a Call or revision to Attachment 5 will be published.

b. Attachment 2, “Two-Step Process – Concept Papers” is revised to update the actions the Contracting Officer/Agreements Officer may take at the conclusion of Step One. Specifically, “The Concept Paper is “Of Interest, Currently Not Affordable” language is added.

c. Attachment 5, Topics/Areas of Interest Sequence #25-ATTACH5-A is revised to include language that for those interested in Topic 4, Non-Press fit or Splined Inner/Outer Race Fully Ceramic Bearings in Gearboxes, a Report entitled Future Advanced Rotorcraft Drive System II is available upon request and upon providing evidence of a Joint Certification Number and/or a copy of the requestor’s approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Contact the Joint Certification Program Office at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for more information.

2. Please note: Due to a system generation issue, the sequence of Sections below are out of order compared to the original BAA; the BAA Language revisions are provided within this amendment following Attachments 2 and 5.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

ATTACH 2 TWO STEP

ATTACHMENT 2

Two-Step Process - Concept Papers

Step One:

The Government will initiate the Two-Step Process by amending the BAA and adding a research and development project to Attachment 5. Interested sources will submit Concept Papers electronically using the Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil/).

Offerors will use the following format for the Concept Papers, subject to any changes in Attachment 5 for the specific research and development project:

https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/

Section A: Cover Page. This section is one page and includes the BAA number and Title of Research and Development Project name from Attachment 5, Name of Company, Business Size, Company’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Contracting and Technical POC.

Offerors will not include any other information on the Cover Page.

Section B: Research Project Description. This section is limited to five single-sided 8 ½ x 11-inch typed pages (including charts, graphs, photographs, etc.) in 12-point font. Offerors shall include a discussion of the nature and scope of the research project and the proposed technical approach/solution including identification of major technical risks with defined feasible risk mitigation efforts. It may also include any proposed deliverables. Pages in excess of the five-page limit will not be read or considered.

Section C: Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost. This section is limited to one page and provides a ROM cost estimate. A ROM cost is a quick, broadly scoped cost estimate that is typically completed when few details exist on a specific effort.

Based upon the following Review Criteria, the Government will categorize Concept Papers as either “Of interest” or “Not of interest”:

(1) Technical merit of the proposed concept with an emphasis on feasible, achievable, and innovative solutions to achieve the project objectives;

(2) the degree to which a defined transition path or strategy to a capability exists; and

(3) the degree to which the proposed schedule is achievable and affordable based upon the ROM cost estimate.

The Review Criteria are of equal importance.

During the Government review of Concept Papers, the Government evaluators may elect to ask questions of individual offerors to enhance the Government’s understanding of and to facilitate the Government’s evaluation of the Concept Paper. The Government evaluator questions may be communicated either via the Government version of Microsoft Teams or by electronic mail.

Step One concludes with the Government Contracting Officer/Agreements Officer notification to Offerors that either:

- The Concept Paper is “Of Interest” and will continue into Step Two;

- The Concept Paper is “Of Interest, Currently Not Affordable” and the Government will inform the Offeror that the Concept Paper will be retained in the event funding becomes available and allowing the Government to request a proposal thereby initiating Step Two.

- The Concept Paper is “Not of Interest” with rationale for the decision. For “Not of interest” Concept Papers, this will end Government consideration of the Concept Paper.

Step Two: Applicable only to Concept Papers Determined “Of-Interest”

The Government Contracting/Agreements Officer will initiate Step Two, by sending a request for proposal to those Offerors whose Concept Papers are “Of interest”. During Step Two, all communications between the Government and the Offeror will be through the Government Contracting/Agreements Officer. The Government reserves the option to request proposals for all or a portion of the proposed research project. A request for proposal does not imply the Government has made a final funding decision.

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with Attachment 3 and are due by the date specified in the request.

The Government will evaluate the proposal using the criteria from Step One substituting the cost proposal for the ROM cost estimate to determine if the proposed cost is reasonable and realistic. After an initial evaluation of the proposal, the Government may elect to conduct discussions with the Offeror to confirm proposal details; for example, discussions concerning the Offeror’s detailed statement of work for the project, and/or address proposal ambiguities.

At the conclusion of discussions if applicable, the Government will categorize the proposal as one of the following:

“Of Interest” and funding is available; or

“Of Interest”, but funding is not available. Government will ask offeror to extend the proposal validity period in event funding becomes available; or

“Not of Interest” and the Government does not intend to fund the proposal.

The Government will also consider program balance/diverse technologies in making decisions on proposals “Of Interest”.

ATTACH 5 TOPICS AREAS OF INT

Attachment 5 to BAA W911W6-25-R-0006 Topics/Areas of Interest

Sequence #25-ATTACH5-A

Supplemental Power, Efficient Engines, and Drives (SPEED)

Description: The Technology Development Directorate (TDD) is interested in the development and demonstration of rotorcraft engine and drive system technologies as part of the “Supplemental Power, Efficient Engines, and Drives (SPEED)” program. Specific objectives related to rotorcraft engines include specific fuel consumption improvements, power density improvements, sustainability improvements, and surge margin improvements. Specific objectives related to rotorcraft drive systems include component life improvements, power density improvements, life cycle cost reductions, and loss of lubrication performance improvements. Specific topics of interest include Topological Optimization for Additively Manufactured Corrosion Resistant Gearbox Housings, Lightweight Emergency Loss of Lubrication Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Drive System Prognostics, Non-Press Fit or Splined Inner/Outer Race Fully Ceramic Bearings in Gearboxes, and Topological Optimization of Dynamic Drive System Components.

Topic Audience: Small Businesses, Large Businesses

Department of the Army Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation (RDT&E) Budget Activity (BA): BA 2, Applied Research. program that is seeking technologies starting between a Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 to 4 and ending at a TRL 5. Sources not familiar with DoD TRLs, please review the DoD Technology Readiness Assessment Guidebook published by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

Program Element: PE 0602183A / Air Platform Applied Research

Project: DK1 / Air Vehicle Integrated and Alternative Tech (AVIATe)

Technology Areas: Engines, Drive Systems

Budget:

FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 Total $1,500K $1,900K $2,700K $2,600K $2,700K $11,400K

Schedule: Multiple awards are anticipated each year, based upon availability of funds. The Government anticipates that it will begin selection of concept papers during the first quarter of each fiscal year. Therefore, offerors submitting concept papers before 1 October are better positioned for consideration. Each award is anticipated to have a period of performance between 12-24 months.

Alterations from Standard Process: N/A

Opportunities for Fundamental Research: No. This work will require use of controlled unclassified information (CUI) and generation of CUI.

Technical POC: Matthew Clark (757-878-2400, matthew.b.clark34.civ@army.mil)

1--Topic Name: Topological Optimization for Additively Manufactured (AM) Corrosion Resistant Gearbox Housings

Preferred Research Focus: Manned and Unmanned Army Rotorcraft Drive Systems

Basis of Need/Capabilities Gap: Rotorcraft gearbox housings are typically fabricated using a Magnesium alloy and produced by either a casting or “hogout” process. Coatings are often used to prevent corrosion in Magnesium housings, but corrosion may still occur when the coatings are damaged by foreign objects. Aluminum is a potential alternate material, but galvanic corrosion can occur due to the use of steel bolts. The casting and hogout manufacturing processes often require increased thickness and create material waste during fabrication. The casting process also often requires several iterations to fabricate an acceptable new gearbox housing design and often causes material flaws which leads to scrapped housings.

Solution Guidelines: TDD seeks technologies related to topological optimization of additively manufactured corrosion resistant gearbox housings. Challenges that must be overcome in this area include reducing housing weight while maintaining performance requirements, reducing post processing requirements, detecting and correcting various fault types during the AM process, and preventing housing corrosion with a lightweight solution that is not easily damaged. Efforts are expected to perform component testing to demonstrate the challenges have been addressed and provide an analysis of the benefits towards an Army rotorcraft.

Anticipated benefits: Anticipated benefits for this topic include improved power density (due to the reduction in weight from topological optimization), increased component life (due to the reduction in corrosion and material flaws), and reduced life cycle cost (due to the reduction in corrosion, scrap rate, design iteration time, and required material).

2--Topic Name: Lightweight Emergency Loss of Lubrication System

Preferred Research Focus: Manned and Unmanned Army Rotorcraft Drive Systems

Basis of Need/Capabilities Gap: Army rotorcraft gearboxes are required to operate for 30 minutes after a loss of lubrication (LOL) event to provide sufficient time to safely land. The Army desires increased LOL emergency operation time to allow more time for pilot decision making on how and where to land, and to escape hostile territory before landing. Gear coatings can potentially provide a lightweight solution to improve LOL capability but have not yet demonstrated durability over time and may not be a sufficient solution for all configurations.

Solution Guidelines: TDD seeks technologies which improve the LOL capability of rotorcraft gearboxes, particularly using small, pressurized containers of emergency lubrication material that is expelled upon temperature rise in the gearbox. Challenges to overcome include the ability to ensure lubricant release at set elevated temperature conditions, device reliability independent of manual inspection, and optimizing the amount and location of devices mailto:matthew.b.clark34.civ@army.mil for reduced weight and cost while maintaining effectiveness. Efforts are expected to perform component testing to demonstrate the challenges have been addressed as well as small scale testing in a demonstrator gearbox to assess performance.

Anticipated Benefits: Anticipated benefits for this topic include improved power density (due to reduced LOL system weight) and increased LOL time (due to improvements to the emergency LOL system).

3--Topic Name: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Drive System Prognostics

Basis of Need/Capabilities Gap: Operation and Sustainment costs account for roughly 70% of the total life cycle cost of rotorcraft, with maintenance of drive systems being one of the top cost drivers. High maintenance costs are often driven by early removal of components well before failure. Condition indicators from current generation health management systems enable some capability to predict failure but often require decades of usage data for refinement into a useful tool for maintenance forecasting. Future Vertical Lift (FVL) rotorcraft will not have access to past failure data to initially develop condition indicators, leading to overly conservative inspection intervals for drive components early in the aircraft life cycle. Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are needed to predict drive system failures in FVL rotorcraft and eliminate overly conservative inspection intervals.

Solution Guidelines: TDD seeks the development of AI models that can integrate physics-based models with actual usage data to accurately predict failures for new aircraft. Challenges to overcome include determining the appropriate AI algorithm, collecting sufficient amounts and types of data for model training, determining appropriate sensor and usage data required, and validating accuracy of failure forecasting. Efforts are expected to combine physics-based and AI models and demonstrate their failure forecasting accuracy against a dataset of known failures.

Anticipated Benefits: Anticipated benefits for this topic include reduced life cycle cost (due to accelerated maturity of next-generation condition indicators) and increased aircraft availability (due to elimination of conservative maintenance intervals).

4--Topic Name: Non-Press Fit or Splined Inner/Outer Race Fully Ceramic Bearings in Gearboxes

Basis of Need/Capabilities Gap: Fully ceramic bearings provide up to a 50% weight reduction compared to steel bearings, but the mismatch in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between ceramic bearings and steel gear shafts causes cracking in the bearing inner ring. Tolerance rings have shown to allow some thermal mismatch expansion but are not designed for shaft side loading common in aviation transmissions. This side loading causes severe compression of the tolerance rings, resulting in bearing and shaft misalignment and ultimately reduced reliability and component life.

Solution Guidelines: TDD seeks a novel bearing design incorporating a spliced inner and/or outer race is needed to accommodate CTE mismatch and side loading. Challenges to overcome include maintaining required bearing tolerances, eliminating the formation of stress risers at the spline root, and identifying a method to detect non-metallic debris in the oil. Efforts are expected to perform component thermal testing to demonstrate performance.

Anticipated Benefits: Anticipated benefits for this topic include increased power density (due to reduced bearing weight) and increased LOL time and component life (due to improved durability of ceramics).

Other Information: For Offerors interested in this Topic, a Report entitled Future Advanced Rotorcraft Drive System II is available upon request and upon providing evidence of a Joint Certification Number and/or a copy of the requestor’s approved DD For 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Contact the Joint Certification Program Office at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for more information.

5--Topic Name: Topological Optimization of Dynamic Drive System Components

Basis of Need/Capabilities Gap: Dynamic drive system component design can be limited by traditional forging and machining processes. For example, traditional processes may require bolting or welding components together. These traditional processes may impact manufacturing time and cost, as well as system weight.

Solution Guidelines: TDD seeks topological optimization with new manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, which enables more complex geometries as well as reductions in cost and weight. Challenges to overcome include developing an optimized design that reduces weight while maintaining strength, and determining effective manufacturing methods for the topologically optimized designs. Efforts are expected to perform comparison testing between topologically optimized and traditionally manufactured components to assess weight, cost, and performance impacts.

Anticipated Benefits: Anticipated benefits for this topic include increased power density (due to reduced weight) and reduced life cycle cost (due to the reduction of material required and increased manufacturing speed).

Sequence #25-ATTACH5-B Hybrid VTOL to Enable Operational Capabilities

Description: The U.S. Army is soliciting critical data and insights on hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft concepts. The Army is seeking to leverage industry expertise to inform Army decision-making regarding the feasibility, operational impact, cost of adoption, and requirements applicable to hybrid technologies for future Army missions.

Topic Audience: Small Business, Large Business, Academia, HBCU/MI

Department of the Army Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation (RDT&E) Budget Activity (BA): 2, Applied Research

Program Element(s): PE 0602183A / Air Platform Applied Research

Project: DK1 / Air Vehicle Integrated & Alternative Tech (AVIATe)

Discipline(s): Hybrid aviation systems, Vertical/short take-off and landing, Unmanned aircraft

Budget:

FY25 FY26 FY27 Total $400K $1,300K $1,500 $3,200K

Approximate planning numbers

Multiple awards are anticipated, based upon availability of funds. Two to four awards are anticipated with a period of performance between 12-24 months.

Alterations from Standard Process: N/A

Program Schedule: Project schedule is anticipated to conclude at the end of FY27.

https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/

Opportunities for Fundamental Research No.

Government Technical POC: David Friedmann, 757-878-2159, david.s.friedmann.civ@army.mil

1--Topic Name: Hybrid VTOL to Enable Operational Capability

Preferred Research Focus: The Government seeks data to provide insights into the technical feasibility, operational impact, and cost implications of integrated hybrid architectures, technologies, and system designs for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and very short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft platforms configured for relevant Army missions (it is assumed that applicants will have knowledge/ideas in this area). Of particular interest:

• Performance enhancements (range, endurance, payload), efficiencies, novel modes of operation (e.g. quiet approach) or other beneficial attributes enabled by hybrid technologies.

• Cost and operational impact.

• Technical challenges and limitations; physical constraints, maturity and development needs; failure modes and mitigations; integration issues and challenges; benchmark weight, efficiencies, and performance of integrated hybrid power implementation schemes.

• Degree of specialized militarization considerations required for suitable performance of relevant Army missions.

Basis of Need/Capabilities Gap: The Army seeks to leverage on-going Industry investments to assess the unique characteristics of hybrid systems that potentially provide warfighters the ability to conduct operations more efficiently and effectively, or enable new modes of operation that enhance warfighter outcomes. This effort is intended to identify ways in which a hybrid VTOL/STOL solution could bring added value to Army operations.

Solution Guidelines: Provide data, information, and insights into the technology building blocks and costs of hybrid aircraft for Army relevant use cases. Develop and validate study insights through analysis, modeling, test data, and demonstrations. Further guidelines are provided below.

• Information and data are desired to inform further risk mitigation, technology maturation planning, program planning, requirements development, and to inform stakeholders inside and outside of the Government of significant findings and developments.

• Unoccupied aircraft of Group 4/5-size (up to approximately 10,000 lbs. at take-off) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and very short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft are of primary interest. Data from surrogates may be acceptable if it is directly applicable to aircraft described herein.

• Notional use cases and sizing points range from simple low-cost supply/logistics missions in mostly benign conditions to various tactical missions within a threat environment as a means of extending reach (in time and distance) of onboard or deployable effects.

• The scope of this initial Government-funded effort is anticipated to be primarily analytical. However, it may include system integration and testing depending on individual entry points based on maturity of applicant development efforts, Industry cost share, or future funding (none currently identified).

• Autonomy is a desirable capability; however, autonomy development and maturation are not the focus of this S&T funding.

• System life-cycle affordability has high importance.

• If initial results are promising, a decision may be made to further pursue capability-enhancing ideas.

• For purposes of this Topic, a hybrid aircraft is defined as one that has a propulsive system or architecture that combines multiple elements of energy storage; power production; and or thrust production that may be used simultaneously or separately, either independently or cooperatively. Therefore, supplemental technologies that take advantage of onboard electric power generation, such as electric actuation or advanced mission systems, may be included. Advanced technologies, including fuel cells, may be considered. This definition is provided as a means of conveying intent and openness to different technical solutions. It is not meant to be overly constraining or to hinder innovation. Offerors may propose extensions to this definition for consideration by the Government. Aside from these guidelines, there will not be a government-prescribed, best hybrid system configuration or technology set for this project.

• It is already understood that hybrid technology increases range, payload and mission flexibility compared to all-electric aircraft. Conventional technology (mature, well-known, existing) rotorcraft provide a more relevant comparison baseline.

Goals: The Army desires to define the potential and limitations of hybrid-electric technology as applied to VTOL/STOL aviation to provide positive warfighter outcomes in operational scenarios.

• Leverage Industry development of dual-use technology to enhance the Army’s technical knowledge and understanding of hybrid technology for aviation systems in operationally relevant applications.

• Characterize the technical and programmatic risks associated with the transition of various hybrid technologies.

• Demonstrate advancements in Warfighter capabilities and improvements to Army operations.

• Inform the Army’s aviation S&T strategy, requirements development, and transition planning.

BAA LANGUAGE

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) / Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for

Aviation and Missile Research and Development (AMRD)

I. Basic Information

A. Federal Agency Name.

1. Issuing Agency: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), Modernization

Directorate, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

2. Requiring Agency: U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), Combat Capabilities Development

Command (DEVCOM) Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC), Technology Development Directorate (TDD)

B. Funding Opportunity Title.

Aviation and Missile Research and Development (AMRD). For opportunities using the One-Step Solicitation process, ACC-RSA will publish a Call as a Special Notice providing a unique identification number and project title and will reference this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). For opportunities utilizing the Two-Step process, an amendment to this BAA/NOFO will be published adding Attachment 5 which will include project name and other details.

C. Announcement Type.

This Announcement is a combined BAA/NOFO issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 235.016, and Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) § 200.204 (henceforth referred to as the “BAA” or “Master BAA”).

During the effective period of this BAA, the Government may issue Calls (One-Step process) and/or amend this BAA to add Attachment 5 NOFO (two-step process) and provide specific project details. BAA amendments and Calls will be published at https://www.SAM.gov and https://www.grants.gov and will reference this BAA.

Interested parties are encouraged to periodically check SAM.gov and Grants.gov for amendments to the BAA and for Special Notices containing individual Call details.

Funding Opportunity Number.

W911W6-25-R-0006

D. Assistance Listing Number(s) (ALN).

1. The assistance listing numbers (found at https://sam.gov/content/assistance-listings) applicable to this BAA include:

12.431 – Basic Scientific Research

12.630 – Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering

2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code anticipated to be applicable to

FAR-based instruments awarded as a result of this BAA is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

F. Funding Details.

The funding opportunities published in Attachment 5 and/or Call(s) will identify the total amount of funding, number of anticipated awards, and range of expected individual award funding amounts. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay proposal or any other costs incurred from providing a response.

Note: Any estimated funding amounts are not a promise of assured funding in that amount. Funding is uncertain and subject to change based upon Government discretion or fiscal constraints.

G. Key Dates.

This BAA is effective for a period of five years beginning on the date published in SAM.gov. BAA Calls and/or NOFOs provided in Attachment 5 may be issued at any time during the BAA effective period.

H. Executive Summary.

The purpose of this BAA is to solicit research concept papers and proposals and/or proposals from eligible applicants for funding consideration.

This BAA is intended to fulfill requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing state-of-the-art technologies and/or increasing knowledge and understanding as a means of eliminating current technology barriers. This BAA identifies TDD research/exploratory development areas of interest and provides prospective applicant’s information on the preparation of responses and evaluation factors.

When TDD requires a solution to a specific capability gap, ACC-RSA will either publish: (1) a Call requesting proposals as described in Attachment 1 “One-Step Process – Full Proposals”; or (2) an amendment to this BAA revising Attachment 5 and requesting concept papers as described in Attachment 2 “Two-Step Process - Concept Papers”.

The following are a list of key terms used in this BAA:

“Applicant” refers to the submitter of a concept paper or a proposal. The term “offeror” may be used interchangeably with “applicant”.

“Concept paper” refers to an initial submission (five pages or less) in response to one of the funding opportunities detailed in Attachment 5 that solicits concept papers to address an Agency technology challenge.

“Submission” includes concept papers and proposals.

I. Agency Contact Information.

Applicable points of contact will be provided in each Call and/or Attachment 5.

II. Eligibility

A. Eligible Applicants.

This BAA does not restrict competition. This BAA is open to all responsible sources. Applicants may include single entities or teams from industry and academia.

1. List of Eligible Entity Types. Dependent upon the award instrument type, eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and for-profit organizations (i.e., large and small businesses).

2. Any Additional Restrictions on Eligibility Beyond the Type of Entity. Participation is limited to U.S.

Firms as Prime Contractors; however, foreign owned entities can participate as subcontractors/recipients to U.S.

prime contractors/recipient. The U.S. prime entity retains responsibility for compliance with U.S. export controls.

Countries included in the U.S. State Department List of Countries that support Terrorism are excluded from participation. Interested entities must address export compliance of any foreign participants in its cost volume.

3. Eligibility Factors for the Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Director.

a. At a minimum, for other than basic research, the PI must be a U.S. Person.

b. Educational institutions offering fundamental research and that are selected for funding, will be subject to an Army Research Risk Assessment in accordance with Attachment 4. The Principal Investigator (PI) will be required to undergo a risk based security review and disclose all R&D projects currently under consideration from whatever source, and all ongoing projects, irrespective of whether support is provided through the proposing organization, another organization, or directly to the individual, and regardless of whether the support is direct monetary contribution or in-kind contribution (e.g., office/laboratory space, equipment, supplies, or employees) on which he/she is participating. The PI will be vetted in accordance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) requirements with implementation of Sec. 223 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and Section 117 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended.

4. Criteria that would Make any Particular Projects Ineligible: To be addressed in each Call or

Attachment 5 as applicable.

5. Any Funding Restriction Elsewhere in the NOFO. Some individual projects may have funding restrictions associated with them.

6. References/Links to Other Factors that would Disqualify a Submission.

a. SAM Registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) requirements are applicable to all instruments. See

Section V. paragraph A., subparagraph 1. for the SAM registration and UEI requirements. Failure to comply will disqualify a submission.

b. Risk Review is applicable to all instruments. Applicants selected for award who have been determined by the Government to be non-responsible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise unqualified are ineligible for award.

See Section VII.D.

c. In accordance with statutory requirements of 10 U.S.C. 4021 any proposed research cannot duplicate research being done for another part of DoD.

7. Limit on the Number of Applications. The Government does not intend to limit the number of submissions allowed by an applicant.

B. Cost Sharing.

1. Required cost sharing. Some award instruments available through this BAA will require cost sharing.

In the event that cost sharing is required, not committing to the required cost sharing will make the submission ineligible.

2. Cost Share Calculation. Cost sharing is defined as that portion of project costs not paid by Federal funds or contributions (unless authorized by Federal statute). The term includes matching, which refers to required levels of cost share that must be provided. See 10 U.S. Code §§ 4021 and 4022, 2 C.F.R. § 200.306, 32 CFR §§

34.13 37.215, DoD Other Transactions Guide, and DoD Guide to Research Other Transactions.

3. Cost Share Restrictions. The applicant’s accounting system must be adequate for determining costs applicable to the funding instrument. Control systems must be adequate to ensure that costs charged to Federal funds and those counted as the recipient's cost share or match are consistent with requirements for cost reasonableness, allowability, and allocability in the applicable cost principles and in the terms and conditions of the award. Appropriate Government surveillance during performance will provide reasonable assurance that efficient methods and cost controls are used.

4. Cost Share Commitment. When cost share is required, submissions must include verifiable commitments to meet the award instrument specific cost-sharing requirements. Cost sharing requirements vary by award instrument type. Applicants are responsible for investigating and committing to the appropriate portions of the proposed cost based on the proposed award instrument.

III. Program Description.

A. General Purpose.

The mission of the TDD comprises critical technology discovery and development programs, to include the development, maturation, demonstration and transition of critical technologies and products through technology programs and customer support for Future Vertical Lift (FVL), Air and Missile Defense, and Long-Range Precision Fires. Specifically, the mission of FVL programs is to modernize, maintain and sustain Army Aviation as the dominant land force aviation component in the world. The missions of the Missile Defense and Long-Range Precision Fires programs are to modernize, maintain and sustain Army Missile Technologies as a dominant component of the land force's precision strike, close combat, and air defense capabilities. This mission comprises critical technology discovery and development programs, to include Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) and hypersonic missiles, advanced launchers for Fires and Air Defense, close combat systems, and air defense systems including missiles, radars and fire control/mission planning, and also counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) capabilities, that enable the Army to counter and defeat increasingly sophisticated threats in multi-domain operations. TDD accomplishes its mission by:

- Providing DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center with resources and capabilities to support

- Army future Research and Development (R&D) Portfolio requirements

- Research and Development requirements from other customers

- Transitioning technology, products, and capabilities to customers as well as other organizations in the

Center

- Enhancing complementary and integrated capabilities in areas of research and development, integration, prototyping, test, administration with other organizations

- Enhances Technology development and engineering activities to better meet the needs of the Warfighter

- Coordinating and collaborating on S&T efforts with Air Force, Navy, FAA, NASA, DARPA and other

Government organizations

- Leading and participating in technology consortiums and programs for the advancement and sharing of technology

B. Funding Priorities or Focus Areas.

The following Technical Topic Areas (TTAs) are representative only. They are provided to help interested applicants understand the classes of needs and their potential scope:

• Design & Assessment

• Intelligent Teaming & Autonomy

• Avionics & Networks

• Open Architecture

• Launched Effects

• Power Generation & Management

• Drives, Structures & Rotors

• Human Systems Interface

• Survivability & Vulnerability

• Vehicle Management & Control

• Experimental/Computational Aeromechanics

• Acoustics

• Missile Seekers, Guidance, Navigation & Control

• Missile Materials & Structures

• Missile Propulsion, Warhead Integration & Fuzing

• Air Defense Sensors (Seekers & Radar) & Fire Control

C. Program Goals and Objectives.

To support TDD’s mission in paragraph A and to meet the Government’s needs in the topic areas listed in paragraph B of this section, when both a specific capability need is identified and funding is available, either a BAA Call and/or an amendment to this BAA providing Attachment 5 will be published. The specific topics, goal and objectives will be outlined specifically in the BAA Call and/or Attachment 5. TDD may also consider concept papers and/or proposals that may not directly align to the topics published but can demonstrate a strong alignment to TDD’s focus areas.

D. Description of Award Contribution to Program's Goals and Objectives.

These specific topics should be viewed as suggestive, rather than limiting. TDD is always interested in considering other innovative research concepts of relevance to the Army if those concepts align with its mission. Calls and/or Attachment 5 will seek proposals and/or concept papers for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding for basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the maturation of a specific system or hardware procurement. Submissions related to the development of a specific system or to satisfy specific hardware/software requirements are not appropriate.

E. Performance Goals, Indicators, Targets, Baseline Data, Data Collection, and Other Outcomes.

When appropriate, performance goals, indicators, targets, baseline data, data collection, and other outcomes will be included in the BAA Call and/or Attachment 5.

F. Substantial Involvement of the Federal Agency (Cooperative Agreements).

Involvement of the Federal Agency will be predicated on and correspond to the statutes and regulatory guidance governing the funding instrument chosen. Subsection I includes a discussion of each funding instrument.

Government involvement in the form of furnished information, equipment or other property will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and as appropriate to the effort.

G. Program Specific Unallowable Costs.

The Government will not directly or indirectly reimburse unallowable costs as determined in accordance with applicable Federal statutes, regulations, the provisions of this part, or the terms and conditions of the Federal award.

H. Eligibility Criteria for Beneficiaries or Program Participants Other Than Federal Award Recipients.

This is not applicable to this BAA.

Citations for Authorizing Statutes and Regulations for the funding opportunity.

There are a variety of funding instruments available for award depending upon the effort proposed, the entity submitting responses, and statutory and regulatory requirements. The Army may choose to limit the award instrument to a specific type. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the various instrument types and the applicable regulations prior to submitting responses.

1. This BAA utilizes full and open competitive procedures in accordance with 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 3012(2)), using the competitive selection process in the selection of science and technology (S&T) proposals as implemented by the following:

a. DFARS 206.102(d) and DFARS 206.102-70 for FAR-based instruments

b. Merit-based, competitive procedures provided in 32 C.F.R. § 22.315 for the award of assistance instruments governed by the DoD Grants and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs).

c. Other Transactions as authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 4021, transactions for basic, applied, and advanced research, and § 4022, transactions for prototype projects, as provided in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Other Transaction Guide (version 2.0 dated July 2023 or most recent version).

2. Statutes and Regulations that apply to the award instruments that may be awarded as a result of submission to this notice are as follows:

a. Assistance Instruments. The applicable regulations governing assistance instruments include 2 CFR

Part 200, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI, Subchapter A and the DoD Grants and Agreements Regulations (DoDGARs).

The assistance instruments include grants, cooperative agreements, and Technology Investment Agreements (awarded as a cooperative agreement under 32 CFR § 37), as described below:

(1) Cooperative agreements: 31 U.S.C. § 6305, 15 U.S.C. § 3710a, 2 CFR § 1128.325, 32 CFR Parts

21, 22, 26, 28 and 34. Please refer to the DoD Grants and Agreements Regulations at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-C.

(2) Technology Investment Agreements (TIAs) (awarded as a cooperative agreement): 31 U.S.C. § 6305, 15 U.S.C. § 3710a, 2 CFR § 1128.325 and 32 CFR Parts 21, 22, 26, 28 and 37. Please refer to the DoD Grants and Agreements Regulations at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-C.

(3) Grants: 31 U.S.C. § 6304 and 2 CFR § 1128.325 and 32 CFR Parts 21, 22, 26, 28 and 34 Please refer to the DoD Grants and Agreements Regulations at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter- I/subchapter-C.

b. Other Transaction (OT) Agreements for Prototype Projects (OTAPs): 10 U.S. Code § 4022. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Other Transaction Guide (version 2.0 dated July 2023 or most recent version) for additional information at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/other-policy-areas.html

c. OT Agreements for Research (OTARs): 10 U.S. Code § 4021. Please refer to the Office of the Under

Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Other Transaction Guide (version 2.0 dated July 2023 or most recent version) for additional information at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/other-policy-areas.html.

d. FAR-Based Instruments (Procurement Contracts): 31 U.S. Code § 6303, 48 CFR Parts 1 through 53

(specifically parts 6, 16, 35 and 42), and its DoD and Army Supplements. Please refer to the FAR, DFARS, and AFARS at www.acquisition.gov.

IV. Application Contents and Format.

A. Content and Format Requirements.

1. Pre-applications and letters of intent are not of value to the Government for the anticipated selections.

2. The application as a whole: Applicant submissions should reflect the Applicant’s/Offeror’s understanding of the requirement. It should contain enough detail to inform the Government in its selection process.

Advertisement of past accomplishments are not of value to the Government unless the proposed solution is directly related to it. The submissions should be clear and concise.

3. Component pieces of the application. See Attachments 1 “One-Step Process – Full Proposals” and 2

“Two-Step Process - Concept Papers”. Attachment 3 “Proposal Instructions” contains the proposal instructions common between the One-Step and Two-Step Process.

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4. Information that successful applicants must submit after notification of intent to make a Federal award but prior to a Federal award. Prior to award, successful entities will be expected to provide requisite evidence of compliance, certifications and other information to comply with the statutes and regulations applicable to the award instrument type.

• Other Requirements.

1. Page number limitations for submissions: One-Step Process (see Attachment 1) and Two-Step Process (see Attachment 2).

2. Formatting requirements. All submissions will adhere to the following format requirements:

- Font style and size. Arial font style is preferred; however, Times New Roman style will be accepted.

Font size will be no smaller than 10-pitch.

- Spacing. Single/normal spacing

- Margins. No less than one-inch margins

- Paper size. 8.5-by-11-inch paper will be considered one page. For page count purposes, larger pages will be considered more than one-page.

- Color limitations. None

3 . File Naming, File Size Limitations, or File Format.

a. File Size Limitations. All submissions will be electronic files and not exceed 10 MB.

b. File Format. All submissions shall be in portable document format (PDF). All electronic proposal submissions shall be MS 365 compatible or Adobe Acrobat Pro Document Cloud (DC) and virus free. Do not provide self-extracting archive files (e.g., zip files). Macros, movies, or sound files shall not be used in any part of the submissions. If files contain links, the links must be intact and maintained through all revisions. Files shall not be read/write/ password protected (i.e., must be unlocked, non-password protected, and/or unprotected). Perform a virus check before submitting. If a virus is detected, it may cause rejection of the file.

4. Paper Submissions. Paper/hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.

5. Submission Sequence. Submission sequences are included in Attachment 1 “One-Step Process – Full

Proposals” and Attachment 2 “Two-Step Process - Concept Papers” to this BAA.

6. Signature requirements. The Official Transmittal Letter is an official transmittal letter with authorizing official signature. Additionally, the signature and title of an authorized representative of the entity will be on the cover page of both volumes of submitted proposals. If multiple organizations are participating, one signature from the principal/leading organization is acceptable.

7. Third-Party Information. Any requirements for third-party information such as references, letters of support, or letters of commitment to the project or to contribute to cost sharing will be included in the BAA Call and/or Attachment 5 if applicable.

8. Support of eligibility Determination. If applicable, the requisite documentation to support eligibility determination required by the Government will be included in the BAA Call and/or Attachment 5 as applicable.

9. Narrative Instructions. Instructions needed to develop the narrative portions of the submissions are included in other portions of this BAA. Any additional requirements for its order, format, or required headings will be included in the BAA Call and/or Attachment 5 as applicable.

10. Proprietary Information Identification. Submissions in response to this BAA will not be returned to the applicant. It is the policy of the Government to treat all proposals as sensitive, competitive information and to mark and disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.