Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center

SOLICITATION NOTICE - THERE ARE NO FUNDS AGAINST THIS BAA SOLICITATION W911QY-20-R-0022. SOLICITATION W911QY-20-R-0022 IS AVAILABLE AS OF 29 FEBRUARY 2020 and is open until 28 FEBRUARY 2025. ***Proposal Checklist has been updated and uploaded.******BAA Solicitation (Updated 31 Mar 2021) and associated BAA templates for submission are attached.***The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) identifies scientific and technical areas of interest for research and/or exploratory development. This BAA is conducted using full and open competition. In an effort to minimize proposal preparation cost, this BAA utilizes a two-step process. The first step will be the submission of a concept paper. Offerors that submit concept papers that are consistent with the intent of the BAA, and are of interest to the Government will be invited to submit a proposal (step two). Such an invitation does not assure that the submitting organization will be

awarded a contract. Instructions for the submission of a concept paper are required prior to the submission of a proposal. Failure to follow this two-step process may preclude the chance for award. Proposals submitted in response to the BAA will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the BAA. Technical evaluations will employ a peer or scientific review process. A proposal's technical evaluation and its importance to agency programs, along with funding availability are primary bases for contract award. Cost realism and reasonableness shall also be considered to the extent appropriate. Concept papers will be accepted continuously through 28 February 2025. This BAA will remain open continuously through 28 February 2025. The BAA technical areas of interest are divided into the following groups:A. COMBAT FEEDING COMBAT FEEDING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS COMBAT RATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT B. SOLDIER PROTECTION AND SURVIVABILITY WARFIGHTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES 1. Integrated Protective Headborne Equipment and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools2. Modular Personal Protection Equipment (MPPE) and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools3. Chemical/Biological Protection for Individuals4. Flame and Thermal Protection for the Individual Soldier5. Counter surveillance6. Body Worn Interactive Materials7. Materials Nanotechnology8. Advanced Protection, Integration Technologies/Systems and Assessment Methods9. Integrated Sound, Light and Blast Management for the Ears and EyesTEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES 1. Multi‐Functional Materials2. High Performance Multi‐component FibersMODELING AND SIMULATION 1. Individual Ground Soldier and Small Unit Operational Effectiveness and SurvivabilityC. SOLDIER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION 1. Body‐Worn Systems, Hand Held Devices, Smart‐Lightweight Electronic Components, and Informationprocessing to Increase Soldier Maneuverability and Protection through on‐Soldier Sensing, Remote Sensing,and Knowledge Management2. Biomechanics3. Anthropometry4. Warrior Performance5. Soldier Power Sources, Power & Data Distribution and Management6. Future Warrior Technology Integration7. Technology Assessment and Simulation Tools8. Ecological Approach to Warfighter Survivability; Perception‐Action‐Cognition9. Soldier Centric Sensors, Information Portrayal, & Data Management Technologies10. Soldier/Squad Performance Optimization11. Human FactorsD. EXPEDITIONARY MANEUVER SUPPORT AND FIELD SERVICE TECHNOLOGIES 1. Research and Development1.2 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Protection1.3 Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Pulse (EMI/EMP) Protection1.4 Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency1.5 Detection Avoidance2. Maneuver and Movement/Sustainment: Deployment/Durability3. Functional Integration of Multiple Technologies4. Miscellaneous5. Unit/Organization EquipmentE. AERIAL DELIVERY ADVANCED PERSONNEL AND CARGO AIRDROP SYSTEMS F. SIMULATION AND TRAINING TECHNOLOGY EMBEDDED TRAINING (ET) LIVE TRAINING SIMULATION OF TACTICAL WEAPON SYSTEM LETHALITY MEDICAL SIMULATION AND TRAINING ADVANCED INTERACTIVE SIMULATION CYBER WARFARE FOR TRAINING (CyWar‐T) ADAPTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS BATTLESPACE VISUALIZATION AND INTERACTION SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENTS DISMOUNTED SOLDIER RESEARCHContracting Office Address:ACC-APG- Natick, Natick Contracting Division, Building 1, General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760-5011