Department of Defense Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) FY20 Science & Technology Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Development of Advanced Technologies for Diagnostic Sensors and Neutralization of Buried & Surface Munitions in Land Environments

The Office of Naval Research seeks to award multiple contracts through its Department of Defense Explosives Ordnance Disposal Science and Technology Program Broad Agency Announcement to develop advanced diagnostic sensor and neutralization technologies for buried and surface munitions in land environments. White papers are due by October 11, 2019 and should not exceed five pages, while full proposals are due by December 20, 2019. Evaluation will focus on improving capabilities for the EOD force. Individual awards between $350,000 to $500,000 per year are anticipated for a two to three year period, with a total program budget of $6 million.

There is no set-aside designation specified. Eligible applicants include entities from academia, industry and research communities. Main NAICS codes relevant to the opportunity include 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences and 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Awards are expected to be announced by March 20, 2020 for a period of performance beginning around July 15, 2020. Research proposals are sought involving diagnostic sensors to identify and evaluate munitions, as well as neutralization technologies to safely render munitions harmless.