Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA) for Military Engineering and Engineered Resilient Systems
ERDC is seeking prototype concept white papers and follow-on proposals for Army Military Engineering and Engineered Resilient Systems topics under an Other Transaction Authority announcement.
⚑ Federal contract/Other Transaction Authority notice; applicant restrictions apply but the specific eligible classes are not stated in the text provided. · Continuously open through 2028-10-30; white papers accepted on any focus area. · Awards are prototype-oriented; availability of funds may limit awards in specific focus areas.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 60 good | funds commercialization; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 45 partial | technical depth: central; funds commercialization (capped) |
| IPPRA | 35 weak | portfolio topics: national_security_defense, emergency_disaster_resilience, environment (primary); social/behavioral work is none; funds commercialization — not a research fit; university can only partner, not lead |
Description
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) engages in research that addresses some of the world’s toughest challenges in Military Engineering (ME) and Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS). As a result, ERDC is requesting prototype concept white papers in response to this Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA). This announcement is continuously open and considered a competitive process. Offerors may submit white papers against any focus area. White papers and subsequent proposals will be evaluated against the criteria stated in the announcement without regard to other submissions. The availability of funds may limit the ability of the government to make awards in specific areas, nevertheless, white papers are sought for the stated focus areas. Please visit ERDCWERX for more information and how to submit a white paper.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / DEPT OF THE ARMY.
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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.
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