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Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center

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Solicitation W911QY-25-R-0023 is a Broad Agency Announcement issued by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center to solicit scientific study and experimentation aimed at advancing state-of-the-art technologies. Effective from February 29, 2025, to February 28, 2030, the program focuses on basic and applied research to overcome technology barriers rather than developing specific hardware. Key research areas include combat feeding, soldier protection and survivability, textile technologies, modeling and simulation, soldier effectiveness, expeditionary maneuver support, aerial delivery, and simulation and training technology. Specific technical interests include emergent materials, human performance, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomy, and synthetic biology. The procurement utilizes a two-step process starting with a five-page concept paper, followed by an invitation to submit a formal proposal for selected candidates. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, management capability, cost/price realism, and past performance, with technical merit being the most critical factor. While the government may award various contract types, including grants or cooperative agreements, offerors must propose the contract type best suited for their effort. Awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit invoices electronically via the Wide Area Workflow system. The announcement emphasizes a strong commitment to small business participation, requiring detailed subcontracting plans for applicable offerors.

General Info

US Army seeks research proposals to enhance soldier protection, nutrition, performance, and training technologies.

Contract Value

$584,000

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Natick, MA, USA

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NONE

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BAA W911QY-25-R-0023 Basic and Applied Research

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Broad Agency Announcement W911QY-25-R-0023 for Basic and Applied Research

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Broad Agency Announcement W911QY-25-R-0023 for Basic and Applied Research

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CCDC SC BAA Cost Proposal Spreadsheet

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CCDC SC BAA Representations and Certifications for Contracts

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Small Business Participation Plan

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CCDC Broad Agency Announcement Proposal Cover Page

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
Contacts1 person available
OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
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Lyndon Jagroop

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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              





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