DEVCOM-SC BOTAA 22-01
This announcement funds prototype projects and enabling technologies for DEVCOM Soldier Center areas of interest under Other Transaction Agreements, for eligible traditional or non-traditional defense contractors.
⚑ OTA/BOTAA mechanism; awards are for prototype projects, not standard grants · Applicant restrictions apply under federal contract terms; notice does not state universities as eligible applicants · Full proposal only after government-issued Request for Full Proposal following preproposal review · Awards depend on availability of funds
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 60 good | funds commercialization; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
The mission of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) is to “Maximize the Warfighter’s Survivability, Sustainability, Mobility, Combat Effectiveness and Field Quality of Life by Treating the Warfighter as a System.” Our focus is to deliver world class research, development, systems engineering, and services with a unique human-centric focus by: cultivating a highly motivated, expert, and agile workforce. exceeding customer and stakeholder expectations. delivering what we promise at an unprecedented pace and honoring our commitments. fostering long term strategic partnerships and collaborations with key customers, other Government agencies, industry and academia. General information on DEVCOM SC can be obtained from the DEVCOM SC website at https://ccdcsoldiercenter.army.mil/ Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 4022, DEVCOM SC seeks to award funding through Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs or Agreements) to non-traditional and traditional defense contractors for prototype projects within DEVCOM SC’s Areas of Interest. DEVCOM SC is interested in efforts directed toward the development of enabling technologies that speed up the advanced development process. This Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA) provides information, submission instructions, evaluation and selection criteria, and award administration. How the process works: Offerors may submit preproposals against any area of interest listed in §IV. Additional areas of interest may be issued through a Request for Project Proposal. (Note: Guidelines for the requirements of a preproposal are listed in §III B 1.) Preproposals are reviewed by the Government. If there is interest, the Government will reply with a Request for Full Proposal (RFFP) within 60-90 days. (Note: The Guidelines for all required information needed for a full proposal is explained in §III B 2.) The offeror will prepare and submit the full proposal within the period of time stated in the RFFP. This is generally set at 30 days. Once received, the Government will evaluate the proposal. Discussions among the parties, whether verbally or in writing, will occur as appropriate. The Government will send an agreement to the offeror. Additional discussions will occur as necessary. Awards will be made after evaluation and selection of a successful proposal. (Note: Awards are dependent upon the availability of funds.) The full DEVCOM-SC BOTAA Document is attached herein.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W6QK ACC-APG NATICK.
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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.