US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
The Army DEVCOM Soldier Center BAA funds scientific research and exploratory development on soldier systems, protection, modeling, performance, logistics, training, and related technologies for eligible non-government organizations, including universities.
⚑ Proposals from government facilities and organizations will not be considered. · BAA may award contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, purchase orders, or other transactions. · Broad agency announcement with long open period to 2030-02-27.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 58 good | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is minor; funds applied research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
The Soldier Center is seeking solutions in the following scientific and technical areas:
Combat Feeding & Equipment – Ration development, field feeding systems
Soldier Protection & Survivability – Headborne protection, modular armor, chemical/biological protection, nanotechnology
Modeling & Simulation – Soldier effectiveness, operational survivability
Human Performance & Biomechanics – Body-worn systems, hand-held devices, soldier-centric sensors
Expeditionary Maneuver Support – Energy efficiency, EMI/EMP protection, battlefield mobility
Aerial Delivery – Advanced airdrop systems for personnel and cargo
Simulation & Training Technology – Medical training, AI-based battlefield visualization, cyberspace warfare training
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is intended to fulfill requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing state-of-the-art technologies and/or increasing knowledge and understanding as a means of eliminating current technology barriers. This BAA DOES NOT focus on specific systems or hardware solutions. This BAA identifies DEVCOM SOLDIER CENTER research/exploratory development areas of interest and provides prospective offerors information on the preparation of proposals along with proposal evaluation factors. The Government may award purchase orders, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions against this BAA.
Read the Full BAA & Submission Guidelines: On SAM.gov https://sam.gov/opp/e8c7609f0f154df4afda846595bca888/view
Eligibility
The DEVCOM Soldier Center will consider concept papers and proposals based on this BAA from the following organizations and firms interested in conducting scientific research:• degree-granting colleges and universities,• nonprofit research institutes,• foreign organizations, and• commercial firms (including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Proposals from government facilities and organizations WILL NOT be considered under this program announcement.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Lyndon Jagroop Grantor <lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Department of Defense (BAA-style)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.