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 science and technology proposals to enhance Joint Warfighter dominance and homeland defense. Proposals are sought from all eligible sources, including educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. The BAA is continuously open, with preproposals accepted at any time, and the response period extends until August 20, 2029.
Scope of Work
DEVCOM CBC is interested in basic and applied research and development efforts, primarily not related to specific systems or hardware procurement, except for concept demonstration. Key areas of interest include:
- Sensor Technologies and Biomaterials
- Aerosol Technology, Biological/Chemical Point Detection, Early Warning
- Smoke and Obscurants, Collective/Respiratory Protection, Decontamination
- CBRNE Countermeasures to Terrorism, Flame/Incendiary Technology
- Explosives Detection (Point, Proximal, Standoff)
- Chemical Forensics, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Science
- Analytical Toxicology, Target Defeat Technology Applications
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Microsensors
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) leading to Procurement Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, or Other Transactions (OTs) for Prototypes.
- Duration: Awards may be made within the next five years, subject to fund availability.
- Set-Aside: None. Open to all eligible sources; Prototype OTs particularly target non-traditional defense contractors and Small Businesses.
- Preproposals Accepted: Continuously
- Response Date: August 20, 2029
- Published: April 13, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on factors including 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 OT proposals will also consider Best Value.
Additional Notes
Preproposals are strongly encouraged and limited to three pages. The BAA details significant requirements regarding research risk assessments, foreign influence, and disclosure of information for covered individuals. Specific instructions for different award mechanisms are provided in Sections IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the BAA document.