NEEDIPEDIA BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT - BAA

The NEEDIPEDIA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), solicitation number HHM402-23-S-0001, issued by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) through the Virginia Contracting Activity, seeks innovative proposals from a broad range of qualified sources—including large and small businesses, academic institutions, consultants, and consortia—that can advance the agency’s operational efficiency and technological capabilities in support of its national and international mission. This follow-on solicitation to HHM402-19-S-0001 invites white papers addressing various NeedipeDIA needs, including advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The solicitation encourages participation from both traditional and non-traditional contractors, emphasizing novel, feasible approaches with high potential for mission impact. Submissions require completion of standardized templates including a white paper coversheet and technical summaries; all proposals must comply with specified formatting and submission guidelines via the NeedipeDIA portal by December 26, 2028. This BAA is structured to evaluate proposals primarily on innovation merit, mission relevance, technical feasibility, and cost realism, with award considerations based on a trade-off analysis to select the most advantageous offer. The solicitation includes several mandatory contract clauses and regulatory requirements, such as organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) mitigation plans, compliance with export control and employment eligibility verification (E-Verify), and controlled unclassified information safeguarding. Contractors proposing to use SETA support must secure prior written approval due to potential OCI concerns. While specific pricing ceilings and contract lengths are not provided, multiple awards over a five-year horizon are anticipated, with invoicing mandated through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. The place of performance is Washington, D.C., and offerors must register with SAM.gov and provide required certifications and representations, including socioeconomic status and conflict disclosures. The solicitation package includes detailed attachments providing forms, templates, and administrative policies to guide submissions. Lastly, no explicit packaging, marking, or inspection locations are stipulated, and deliverables’ acceptance criteria focus on compliance with the Statement of Work and achievement of stated technical objectives.