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Strategic Capabilities Office Broad Agency Announcement

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The Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) within the Office of the Secretary of Defense has issued Broad Agency Announcement HQ0034-SCO-24-BAA-0001 to solicit research submissions focused on disruptive applications, emerging technologies, and unconventional system uses. This initiative aims to deliver operational strategic capabilities within a three to five year timeframe to address high priority challenges. The solicitation focuses on five specific technical areas of interest, including autonomous systems, deep learning, and cyber. Managed by the Washington Headquarters Services, this solicitation remains effective until January 17, 2029. Successful submissions may result in the issuance of procurement contracts or Other Transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4021-4022. Amendment 1 has been released to provide industry questions and answers, clarify white paper submission procedures, and refine the submission process. Multiple awards are anticipated, with evaluations based on the potential for innovative research and subsequent follow-on production.

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SCO replaces BAA for rapid prototyping, seeks research proposals by January 17, 2029.

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

DC, 20301, USA

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HQ0034-SCO-24-BAA-0001 Amendment 1

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HQ0034-SCO-24-BAA-0001 Amendment 1 - Broad Agency Announcement

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HQ0034-SCO-24-BAA-0001 Amendment 1 Questions and Answers

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HQ0034-SCO-24-BAA-0001 Broad Agency Announcement

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA
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Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) is an organization within the Office of the Secretary of Defense which seeks to identify, analyze, and prototype disruptive applications of new systems, unconventional uses of existing systems, and implement emerging technologies to create operational strategic effects. SCO is a rapid prototyping organization focused on delivering capabilities in 3-5 years to address high priority operational and strategic challenges. The purpose of this BAA, issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016, is to solicit research submissions for funding consideration in the five areas of technical interest established herein. Procurement contracts, as well as OT agreements for research or prototypes under the authorities of 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 4021-4022, respectively, may result from this BAA. Amendment 1 posts Questions and Answers and provides edits to the BAA to clarify the submission process.

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