DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
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 (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Foundational Research, combining previous BAAs (W911NF-17-S-0002 and W911NF-17-S-0003). This BAA solicits research proposals for basic, applied, and potentially advanced technology development to support ARL's mission of ensuring Army overmatch. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until November 21, 2027.
Purpose & Scope
ARL's mission is to operationalize science, focusing on foundational research spanning basic research (6.1) and applied research (6.2), with potential inclusion of advanced technology development (6.3) and advanced component development and prototypes (6.4). The BAA seeks to create and exploit scientific knowledge through partnerships across the national security enterprise.
Key Updates & Opportunities
- Amendment 04 (January 8, 2025): Included an additional Army Research Office (ARO) Targeted Opportunity: "Visiting Scientist Program (VSP)".
- Amendment 03 (July 16, 2024): Provided updated weblinks, additional ARO Targeted Opportunities, and updated policy for property management plans.
- Special Notice (February 8, 2024): A "Call for literature review on information architectures in sensor networks for decision making in coalition operations" was issued under this BAA. This specific call, funded up to $100k for 9 months, had a proposal due date of March 15, 2024.
- Army Research Risk Assessment Program (ARRP): Clarified in Amendment 01 (February 15, 2023) and associated FAQs. The ARRP aims to identify and mitigate risks related to Conflicts of Commitment/Interest (CoC/CoI), foreign influence, and intellectual property protection. Proposers must disclose Senior/Key Personnel, and identified risks may require mitigation plans.
Submission & Resources
Interested parties should refer to the ARL BAA topics website (https://www.arl.devcom.army.mil/opportunities/arl-baa/) for current research topics. The document "Current Research Topics for DEVCOM ARL BAA 9 Dec2024.pdf" provides a snapshot of specific ARO and ARD topics, including Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), disciplines, and Army modernization priorities. Proposals selected for award are considered the result of full and open competition.
Contract Details
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under FAR Part 35 and FOA under 2 CFR 200.204
- Response Due: November 21, 2027
- Published: January 8, 2025 (latest amendment date)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; Basic Research)
- Agency: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Department of the Army
- Contact: ARL Point of Contact for Core BAA (usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.baa@army.mil)