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. This BAA is continuously open, with preproposals accepted at any time, and the overall response period extends until August 20, 2029.
Scope of Work
DEVCOM CBC is interested in cutting-edge science and technology, not directly related to specific systems or hardware procurement (except for concept demonstration). Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Sensor Technologies and Biomaterials
- Aerosol Technology, Biological/Chemical Point Detection, Early Warning
- Smoke and Obscurants, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
- Collective Protection, Respiratory Protection, Decontamination
- CBRNE Countermeasures to Terrorism, Flame and Incendiary Technology
- Explosives 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 Details
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (Solicitation)
- Award Mechanisms: Procurement Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, or Other Transactions (OTs) for Prototypes (pOTAs).
- Duration: Continuously open, with potential awards over the next five years.
- Set-Aside: None specified. Proposals are sought from all eligible sources, including educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. Participation in Prototype OTs is particularly directed toward non-traditional defense contractors (NDCs) and Small Businesses.
- Place of Performance: Gunpowder, MD, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Preproposals: Strongly encouraged, limited to three pages, and accepted at any time.
- Full Proposals: If requested, will follow specific instructions for technical, project management, and cost sections.
- Evaluation Criteria (Procurement Contracts & Prototype OTs): Technical Merit, Military and Program Relevance, Funds Availability, Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Project Objectives, Regulatory Compliance, Support of U.S. Government requirements, Key Personnel Qualifications, Facilities, Budget/Cost, and Past Performance. Prototype OTs also consider Best Value.
Additional Notes
This BAA includes significant requirements regarding research risk assessments, foreign influence, and disclosure of information for covered individuals. Specific instructions for each award type are detailed in Sections IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the BAA document.