Broad Agency Announcement DEVCOM C5ISR RTI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army's DEVCOM C5ISR Center, Research & Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate has issued Amendment 007 to its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-23-R-RTID. This BAA seeks innovative science and technology (S&T) proposals to advance capabilities in Soldier & Platform Mission Equipment, Spectrum Dominance, Intelligence & Survivability, and Electro-Optic Infrared (EOIR) Sensors, Modeling, Processing, and Power. The BAA is open for submissions until November 1, 2027.
Scope of Work
This BAA invites proposals for research efforts categorized as Basic Research, Applied Research, Advanced Technology Development, and Advanced Component Development and Prototypes. Specific research topics are detailed in Attachment 01, which requires Joint Certification Program (JCP) access.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
- Contract Vehicles: FAR-based procurement contracts (cost-reimbursable, fixed-price) or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for prototype projects.
- Duration: Open from November 1, 2022, through November 1, 2027.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published: February 6, 2026 (Amendment 007)
Submission & Evaluation
The process involves a two-step submission:
- White Papers: Can be submitted at any time or in response to specific "Calls" on SAM.gov. White papers have a 15-page limit and are evaluated on Technical Merits, Capabilities, Relevance, Schedule, and Affordability.
- Full Proposals: By invitation only for selected white papers. Full proposals (up to 60 pages for technical volume) are evaluated on Scientific and Technical Merits, Potential Contributions and Relevance to DoD Mission, IP and Data Rights, Program Management, Past Performance, and Cost/Price (in descending order of importance). Multiple awards are anticipated.
Eligibility & Notes
Participation is encouraged from U.S.-based industry, educational institutions, small businesses, non-traditional defense contractors, and non-profit research institutions. All contractors/subcontractors must be U.S. citizens. Access to controlled documents requires JCP certification. Proposal development costs are not reimbursable. Compliance with export control (ITAR/EAR) and cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 R2) is required.