Research and Development Innovations Broad Agency Announcement
DTRA is seeking competitive R&D proposals for TRL 3-7 technologies that support countering and deterring weapons of mass destruction and related emerging threats.
⚑ Federal contract/BAA competition under FAR/DFARS; proposals should align to DTRA mission and TRL 3-7. · No deadline stated in the notice excerpt; addendum had a Phase I submission date of 2 June 2023.
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 topics: national_security_defense, environment (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
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35.016, FAR 6.102(d)(2), and DFARS 235.016. This BAA is a competitive solicitation of proposals focused on research and development of technologies to meet the mission of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Formal Requests for Proposal regarding this announcement will not be issued. With this BAA, DTRA is soliciting innovative proposals for technologies in the technology readiness level (TRL) 3-7 range that will lead to new or improved technical solutions for countering and deterring WMD and other emerging threats. Amendment 1 to this BAA is posted with updates based on the 2022 DTRA Strategy for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. This includes update to the BAA as well as to its Attachment 5 Representations and Certifications. Addendum 1 to this BAA is posted as a research opportunity that expands on the Research & Development thrust area of “Control, disable, and defeat current and emerging WMD threats”. This addendum is open and in effect starting with date of posting through 2 June 2023 (the final date for Phase I submissions).
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) / DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY.
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