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The NeedipeDIA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), solicitation number HHM402-23-S-0001, is an agency-wide initiative by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to solicit innovative ideas and technological capabilities from a diverse range of sources, including large businesses, small businesses, academic institutions, and independent consultants. The program utilizes the NeedipeDIA system, which employs classified and unclassified web portals to present specific mission needs to the public. The objective is to maximize operating efficiency and effectiveness in support of national and international mission requirements through research, study, and experimentation. This BAA is a follow-on to HHM402-19-S-0001 and remains open for submissions from December 29, 2023, through December 28, 2028. Interested parties must first submit a two-page white paper, accompanied by a mandatory coversheet, addressing a specific NeedipeDIA Need Area. Proposals are evaluated on their own merit based on overall innovation, relevance to the DIA mission, and the realism of the proposed cost. The procurement process allows for rapid contracting solutions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and may utilize Other Transaction Authority under 10 USC 4021. All proposers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adhere to strict guidelines regarding Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Final awards are administered by the Virginia Contracting Activity, with payments processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

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DIA seeks innovative technological solutions for mission needs through December 28, 2028.

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54171

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20340, USA

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Amendment 001 to Broad Agency Announcement HHM402-23-S-0001

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Amendment 002 to Broad Agency Announcement HHM402-23-S-0001

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ANY-COMPANY White Paper on DIA AI/ML NeedipeDIA Need 1

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DIA NeedipeDIA Broad Agency Announcement HHM402-23-S-0001

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NeedipeDIA White Paper Submission Instructions and Guidelines

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DIA NeedipeDIA White Paper Coversheet Submission Form

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Virginia Contracting Activity
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

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NEEDIPEDIA BROAD AGENCY ANOUNCEMENT - BAA -  HHM402-23-S-0001: Designates an interest in the full range and full scope of possible innovative ideas from all interested and qualified sources, to include participation by, and potentially with both traditional and non-traditional members (e.g. large businesses, small businesses, independent consultants, academic institutions, consortium participants, other) that may assist the agency in maximizing operating efficiency and effectiveness in operations, or otherwise provide preeminent technological and/or innovation capability that most capably allows the agency to support its mandated national and international mission requirements.


This is a follow-on solicitation to HHM402-19-S-0001


UPDATE 23APR2024 - NEEDIPEDIA WHITE PAPER COVER SHEET UPDATE1_BAA - DELETED


UPDATE 26APR2024 - NEEDIPEDIA WHITE PAPER COVER SHEET UPDATE2_BAA - ATTACHED

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