Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QY25R0023
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Natick, Massachusetts, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center has issued a Broad Agency Announcement seeking basic and applied research proposals across multiple scientific and technical areas including combat feeding equipment and systems, soldier protection and survivability technologies, textile technologies, modeling and simulation, soldier effectiveness, and expeditionary maneuver support. The solicitation covers research in areas such as integrated protective headborne equipment, modular personal protection equipment, chemical/biological protection, body-worn interactive materials, biomechanics, human performance optimization, and advanced materials development. Eligible offerors include degree-granting colleges and universities, nonprofit research institutes, foreign organizations, and commercial firms of all sizes. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit (most important factor), management approach, importance to agency programs, and cost/price considerations. The BAA employs a two-step process requiring submission of concept papers (maximum 5 pages) before invitation to submit full proposals, with concept papers accepted through February 28, 2030.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, though participation by small businesses, historically underutilized businesses, and minority institutions is strongly encouraged. No specific funding amounts or award values are identified in the solicitation documents, and funds are not currently committed to any projects. The BAA is effective from February 29, 2025, through February 28, 2030, with awards potentially made until June 30, 2030, providing a five-year timeframe for ongoing research initiatives. The applicable NAICS codes include 541713, 541714, and 541715 (with size standard of 1,000 employees) and 541720 (with size standard of $20.5 million annual receipts). The primary place of performance is listed as Natick, Massachusetts, where the Soldier Center is located. Multiple award types may be utilized including firm-fixed-price contracts, cost reimbursement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transaction agreements depending on the nature of the proposed research.
Notice text
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) covers the following areas of scientific and technical areas of expertise:
A. COMBAT FEEDING
COMBAT FEEDING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
COMBAT RATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
B. SOLDIER PROTECTION AND SURVIVABILITY
WARFIGHTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
1. Integrated Protective Headborne Equipment and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools.
2. Modular Personal Protection Equipment (MPPE) and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools.
3. Chemical/Biological Protection for Individuals.
4. Countersurveillance.
5. Body Worn Interactive Materials.
6. Materials Nanotechnology.
7. Advanced Protection, Integration Technologies/Systems and Assessment Methods.
8. Integrated Sound, Light and Blast Management for the Ears and Eyes.
B. TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES
1. Multi-Functional Materials.
C. MODELING AND SIMULATION
1. Individual Ground Soldier and Small Unit Operational Effectiveness and Survivability.
D. SOLDIER EFFECTIVNESS
1. Body-Worn Systems, Hand-Held Devices, Smart-Lightweight Electronic Components, and Information processing to Increase Soldier Maneuverability and Protection through on-Soldier Sensing, Remote Sensing, and Knowledge Management
2. Biomechanics
3. Anthropometry
4. Warrior Performance
5. Soldier Power Sources, Power & Data Distribution and Management
6. Future Warrior Technology Integration.
7. Technology Assessment and Simulation Tools.
8. Ecological Approach to Warfighter Survivability; Perception-Action-Cognition
9. Soldier Centric Sensors, Information Portrayal, & Data Management Technologies.
10. Soldier/Squad Performance Optimization.
11. Human Factors
12. Soldier Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
13. Biotechnology
14. Physical Performance Technologies
E. EXPEDITIONARY MANEUVER SUPPORT
Research and Development.
Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Pulse (EMI/EMP) Protection
Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency
Maneuver and Movement/Sustainment: Deployment/Durability
Functional Integration of Multiple Technologies
Miscellaneous
F. AERIAL DELIVERY
ADVANCED PERSONNEL AND CARGO AIRDROP SYSTEMS
G. SIMULATION AND TRAINING TECHNOLOGY
Live Training Simulation and Battlefield Effects:
Medical Simulation and Training
Advanced Interactive Simulation
Cyberspace Warfare for Training (CyWar-T)
Adaptive Instructional Systems
Battlespace Visualization and Interaction
Digital Environments and Battlespace Creation
Artificially Intelligent Agents
Collaboration with the Institute for Creative Technologies
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BAA Update 13 August 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| BAA Update 24 Apr 25 (002).pdf | ||
| BAA Update amended on 4 March 2025.pdf | ||
| BAA Update 4 Feb 25 final.pdf | ||
| CCDC_SC_BAA_Small_Business_Participation_Plan.docx | DOCX document | |
| CCDC_SC_BAA_Representations_and_Certifications_for_Contracts.pdf | ||
| CCDC_SC_BAA_Proposal_Cover_Page.docx | DOCX document | |
| BAA Update 4 Feb 25 final.pdf | ||
| CCDC_SC_BAA_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center | Solicitation | |
| Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center | Pre-Solicitation |
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