The funding opportunity titled "One-Step Open BAA, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities" is an active solicitation issued by the Department of Defense, specifically under the Department of the Air Force and the Pacific Air Forces. This opportunity is aimed at fostering fundamental research collaborations, both basic and applied, as defined by the National Security Decision Directive 189, which outlines the National Policy on the Transfer of Scientific, Technical, and Engineering Information. The research is intended to enhance scientific and technological capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
The solicitation was originally published on August 31, 2022, and has been updated several times, with the most recent update on May 20, 2025. The deadline for submitting offers is August 30, 2027, at 4:00 pm JST, and the opportunity will become inactive 15 days after this date, on September 14, 2027. The solicitation does not specify any particular initiative or set-aside category.
The funding scope includes research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology, under the NAICS Code 541715. The place of performance for this opportunity is Fussa-shi, Tokyo, Japan. The solicitation has undergone several amendments, including the removal of the award ceiling on December 5, 2024, and an update to the cost template guide with the fiscal year 2025 Presidential Exchange Rates on May 20, 2025.
Eligibility for this opportunity is not explicitly detailed in the provided text. However, interested parties are encouraged to refer to the attachments provided in the solicitation for specific requirements and instructions. These attachments include a model contract, cost proposal template, and information on key personnel, among others. The comprehensive details are available for download in various formats such as PDF, DOCX, and XLSX.
For submission requirements, applicants are advised to consult the attachments for guidance on preparing their proposals. The solicitation includes a cost proposal template and a coversheet for principal investigator information, which are essential for the application process. Additionally, the solicitation history indicates multiple updates, suggesting that applicants should regularly check for any changes or additional information.
For further inquiries or assistance, the primary point of contact is Andrew Yi, who can be reached via email at andrew.yi@us.af.mil or by phone at 315-225-4753. The secondary contact is Joshua B. Grubb, available at joshua.grubb@us.af.mil or by phone at 315-225-7499. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to these contacts for clarification or additional information regarding the solicitation.
Applicants are advised to consult the attachments for guidance on preparing their proposals.
