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FY2022-2026 DTRA Chemical / Biological Technologies Broad Agency Announcement

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HDTRA122S0002Federal

Submission Closed08/16/2022, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued a five-year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) running from 2022 through 2026 under solicitation number HDTRA122S0002, designed as a continuous vehicle for releasing targeted technology topics as they become available. This BAA seeks proposals for research and development projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3 to 6, with the expectation that successful efforts will reach TRL 4 to 6 by project completion, including attention to Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) for applicable technologies. The initiative supports DTRA’s mission to advance defense capabilities against chemical and biological threats by identifying innovative science and technology solutions that can be transitioned into joint acquisition programs. Topics are released in sequential calls, each with specific deadlines for questions and proposals; recent updates include Topic Call 7 with a proposal deadline of September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT and a question submission deadline of July 22, 2026, following prior calls with their own respective deadlines through 2024 and 2023. The BAA remains open throughout its five-year term, allowing ongoing submissions under newly released topics. Proposals must align with DTRA’s Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) program objectives, which respond to evolving military threats, operational needs, and national defense strategies. The agency supports both intramural and extramural research to maintain cutting-edge capabilities. Amendments have been periodically issued to revise sections of the BAA, including updates to sections 4.8.2.3.1, 4.8.2.3.8, and 9.0, as well as the addition of section 4.8.2.3.17, and revisions to Attachments 6 and 7. Questions and answers for multiple topic calls have been published to clarify requirements and ensure transparency. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SAM.gov portal, with inquiries directed to the official DTRA RD-CB BAA mailbox. The office is located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and the opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 5417, targeting research and development services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.

General Info

Five-year DTRA BAA funds TRL 3-6 chemical, biological defense research with ongoing topic calls.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction AgencyView Agency

NAICS

5417 - Scientific Research and Development ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

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Documents

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CB BAA HDTRA122S0002 CALL 3 - Chemical and Biological Defense Modeling and Decision Aids

PDF•sources-sought

TOPIC CALL 2 Q and A Phase I

PDF•q-and-a

TOPIC CALL 4 Q and A Phase II

PDF•q-and-a

DTRA Broad Agency Announcement Topics and Call 1

PDF•presolicitation

Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025)

PDF•reps-and-certs

CB BAA HD TRA122S0002 CALL 7 - Advanced Triggers for Autonomous Biological Aerosol Collection

PDF•baa-call

Cost Proposal Template

XLSX•cost-proposal

Supplemental Volume Cover Sheet - BAA April 2024

PDF•supplemental-volume-cover-sheet

Attachment 2 - Statement of Work Template

PDF•sow

DTRA HDTRA12250002 Topic Call 6 Q&A Phase I

PDF•q-and-a

Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist August 2025

PDF•pre-award-survey

ROM Cost Estimate Template

XLSX•rom

Data Rights Assertions List

DOCX•data-rights-assertions

Attachment 1: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Definitions

PDF•sow

TOPIC CALL 4 Q and A Phase I

PDF•q-and-a

Topic Call 2 Phase II Q&A Document

PDF•q-and-a

CB BAA HD TRA122S0002 CALL 6 Broad-Spectrum Medical Countermeasures

PDF•baa

HDTRA122S0002 CALL03 Proposal Submission and Evaluation Information

PDF•proposal-submission-evaluation

TOPIC CALL 5 Q and A Phase II

PDF•q-and-a

CB BAA HDTRA122S0002 CALL 5 - Digital Twin for Chemical and Biological Sensors

PDF•sources-sought

HDTRA122S0002 Broad Agency Announcement for Chemical/Biological Technologies

PDF•baa

TOPIC CALL 3 Q and A

PDF•q-and-a

DTRA Topic Call 2 - Bioinformatics and Diagnostics Proposal Solicitation

PDF•presolicitation

CB BAA HDTRA122S0002 CALL 4 - Detection of Chemical Agents in Porous Surfaces

PDF•baa-call

TOPIC CALL 5 Q and A Phase I

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TOPIC CALL 1 Q and A Phase II

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AI Contract Breakdown

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 9

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineAug 16

Deadline has passed

Type ChangedAug 20

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Amendment 1Jul 8

Contract was updated

Submission Closed

08/16/2022, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

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Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

Contacts

DTRA RD-CB BAA MAILBOX

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Full Description

UPDATED AUGUST 20, 2025: SECTIONS 4.8.2.3.1, 4.8.2.3.8, AND 9.0 OF THE BAA HAVE BEEN REVISED AND SECTION 4.8.2.3.17 HAS BEEN ADDED. ATTACHMENTS 6 AND 7 HAVE BEEN REVISED.

UPDATED MARCH 11, 2025: TOPIC CALL 6, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph I)

UPDATED FEBRUARY 13, 2025: TOPIC CALL 6

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 6 IS FEBRUARY 27, 2025.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 6 IS APRIL 10, 2025 AT 2:00PM EDT.

UPDATED AUGUST 30, 2024: TOPIC CALL 5, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph II)

UPDATED AUGUST 30, 2024: TOPIC CALL 4, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph II)

UPDATED JUNE 6, 2024: TOPIC CALL 5, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_PhI)

UPDATED MAY 10, 2024: TOPIC CALL 4, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph I)

UPDATED APRIL 30, 2024: TOPIC CALL 5

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE TOPIC INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 5 IS MAY 14, 2024.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE TOPIC INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 5 IS JUNE 25, 2024 AT 2:00PM EDT.

UPDATED APRIL 1, 2024: TOPIC CALL 4

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS RELATED TO TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 4 IS APRIL 16, 2024.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 4 IS MAY 29, 2024 AT 2:00PM EDT.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2023: TOPIC CALL 3, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A)

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2023: TOPIC CALL 3

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS RELATED TO TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 3 IS SEPTEMBER 18, 2023.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 3 IS OCTOBER 26, 2023 AT 2:00PM EDT.

UPDATED AUGUST 14, 2023: TOPIC CALL 2, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph II)

UPDATED APRIL 24, 2023: TOPIC CALL 2, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph I)

UPDATED MARCH 21, 2023: TOPIC CALL 2

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS RELATED TO TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 2 IS MARCH 28, 2023.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PHASE I PROPOSAL FOR TOPICS INCLUDED IN TOPIC CALL 2 IS MAY 10, 2023 AT 2:00PM EDT.

UPDATED NOV 10, 2022: TOPIC CALL 1, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q and A_Ph II)

The purpose of this BAA is to serve as a five-year (60-month) open continuous vehicle through which topics will be released as individual calls as they become available during the BAA open period. This BAA will remain open for five years from the date of release.

The scope of this BAA is limited to projects that meet Technology Readiness Level (TRL) definitions in the TRL range of 3-6 (see ATTACHMENT 1 for TRL definitions). Upon completion of the proposed development efforts, solutions should strive to meet a TRL in the range of 4-6. Proposals that address technologies at TRL 4 or greater should also be aware of the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) considerations.

The DTRA RD-CB mission was established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide state-of-the-art defense capabilities to allow military forces of the United States to operate and to successfully complete their missions in chemical and biological warfare environments. The scope of mission efforts and the priorities assigned to specific projects are influenced by changes in military and civilian Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) science and technology, advanced developments, operational requirements, military threat assessments, and national defense strategies. To keep pace with defense capability requirements, the CBD Program (CBDP), as part of its mission, routinely promulgates chemical and biological research. The comprehensive research program encompasses both intramural and extramural sources, and the role of each is vital to the fulfillment of the CBDP objectives.

DTRA is seeking optimum approaches to meet technology objectives with a goal to identify and select science and technology projects that can be transitioned to joint acquisition programs.