Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center
This Army BAA funds basic and applied research and related prototype/simulation work to improve soldier nutrition, protection, survivability, performance, expeditionary support, airdrop systems, and training technologies.
⚑ BAA for federal contract funding; eligibility details are not fully stated in the notice beyond standard federal restrictions. · Notice is broad and covers many technical areas; competitive proposals should align tightly to one stated topic area.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 92 strong | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is substantial; funds applied research |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) covers the following areas of scientific and technical areas of expertise: 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 Tools. 2. Modular Personal Protection Equipment (MPPE) and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools. 3. Chemical/Biological Protection for Individuals. 4. Countersurveillance. 5. Body Worn Interactive Materials. 6. Materials Nanotechnology. 7. Advanced Protection, Integration Technologies/Systems and Assessment Methods. 8. Integrated Sound, Light and Blast Management for the Ears and Eyes. B. TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES 1. Multi-Functional Materials. C. MODELING AND SIMULATION 1. Individual Ground Soldier and Small Unit Operational Effectiveness and Survivability. D. SOLDIER EFFECTIVNESS 1. Body-Worn Systems, Hand-Held Devices, Smart-Lightweight Electronic Components, and Information processing to Increase Soldier Maneuverability and Protection through on-Soldier Sensing, Remote Sensing, and Knowledge Management 2. Biomechanics 3. Anthropometry 4. Warrior Performance 5. Soldier Power Sources, Power & Data Distribution and Management 6. Future Warrior Technology Integration. 7. Technology Assessment and Simulation Tools. 8. Ecological Approach to Warfighter Survivability; Perception-Action-Cognition 9. Soldier Centric Sensors, Information Portrayal, & Data Management Technologies. 10. Soldier/Squad Performance Optimization. 11. Human Factors 12. Soldier Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) 13. Biotechnology 14. Physical Performance Technologies E. EXPEDITIONARY MANEUVER SUPPORT Research and Development. Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Pulse (EMI/EMP) Protection Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Maneuver and Movement/Sustainment: Deployment/Durability Functional Integration of Multiple Technologies Miscellaneous F. AERIAL DELIVERY ADVANCED PERSONNEL AND CARGO AIRDROP SYSTEMS G. SIMULATION AND TRAINING TECHNOLOGY Live Training Simulation and Battlefield Effects: Medical Simulation and Training Advanced Interactive Simulation Cyberspace Warfare for Training (CyWar-T) Adaptive Instructional Systems Battlespace Visualization and Interaction Digital Environments and Battlespace Creation Artificially Intelligent Agents Collaboration with the Institute for Creative Technologies
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Solicitation. 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.