One-Step Open BAA, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific is seeking fundamental research collaboration proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focused on scientific and technological research in the Indo-Pacific region. The solicitation, issued by the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces, invites proposals from small businesses, nonprofits, academic institutions, and other organizations to submit research ideas across various scientific domains including biological sciences, electromagnetic spectrum sciences, energy sciences, mechanical sciences, and quantum sciences. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, relevance to Army missions, offeror qualifications, and cost realism, with submissions accepted electronically until August 30, 2027. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adhere to specific proposal formatting guidelines, including a 20-page technical proposal limit and separate cost volume. The BAA encourages innovative research that could potentially enable new operational capabilities and technologies for military applications.

The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation and anticipates making multiple awards ranging from $5,000 to $9.5 million over a five-year period, with approximately $1.9 million available annually. The primary place of performance is located in Fussa, Tokyo, Japan, with a focus on research conducted within the Indo-Pacific region. Individual research projects can range from seed projects valued between $20,000-$500,000 to international technology challenges with prize money between $10,000-$60,000. The contract will generally utilize firm-fixed-price arrangements, with periods of performance between six to sixty months depending on the specific project. Proposals may address various research areas including symposia support, foreign technology assessments, and collaborative technology challenges that align with the U.S. Army's strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Deliverables will be determined on a per-award basis, with potential for follow-on funding and continued research collaboration.