BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL NUCLEAR AND EXPLOSIVE (CBRNE) DEFENSE EFFORTS UNDER PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, AND PROTOTYPES UNDER OTHER TRANSACTIONS AGREEMENTS
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 U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Defense Efforts. This BAA seeks innovative proposals for basic and applied research and development under procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, and prototypes under Other Transactions Agreements (OTAs). The goal is to enhance Joint Warfighter dominance and homeland defense. Preproposals are accepted continuously until August 20, 2029.
Scope of Work
DEVCOM CBC is interested in cutting-edge science and technology, focusing on R&D efforts rather than specific system or hardware procurement (except for concept demonstration). Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Sensor Technologies and Biomaterials
- Aerosol Technology
- Biological and Chemical Point Detection
- Early Warning and Detection
- Smoke and Obscurants
- Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis for CB, Smoke, and Obscurants
- Collective and Respiratory Protection
- Decontamination
- CBRNE Countermeasures to Terrorism
- Flame and Incendiary Technology
- Explosives Point, Proximal, and Standoff Detection
- Chemical Forensics
- Chemical Biological Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Science
- Analytical Toxicology
- Target Defeat Technology Applications
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Microsensors
- Advanced Manufacturing/Material Science
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) leading to Procurement Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, or Other Transactions (OTs) for Prototypes (pOTAs).
- Duration: Continuously open for preproposals, with potential awards within the next five years, subject to fund availability.
- Set-Aside: None associated with awards resulting from this BAA. Prototype OT participation is particularly directed toward non-traditional defense contractors (NDCs) and Small Businesses.
- Preproposal Due: Accepted continuously until August 20, 2029.
- Published: March 16, 2026.
Evaluation
- Preproposals: Strongly encouraged, limited to three pages.
- Full Proposals: If requested, will follow specific instructions.
- Procurement Contracts: Evaluated on Technical Merit, Military and Program Relevance, Funds Availability, Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Project Objectives, Regulatory Compliance, Support of other U.S. Government requirements, Key Personnel Qualifications, Facilities, Budget/Cost, and Past Performance.
- Prototype OTs: Evaluated on similar factors, including Best Value.
Eligibility
Proposals are sought from all eligible sources, including educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry.
Additional Notes
The BAA includes significant requirements regarding research risk assessments, foreign influence, and disclosure of information for covered individuals. Specific instructions for different award types are detailed in Sections IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the BAA document.