US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), W911QY25R0023, through the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground at Natick (ACC APG - Natick). This discretionary funding opportunity is designed to support a broad spectrum of scientific research initiatives that align with the priorities of the DEVCOM Soldier Center. The BAA is not focused on specific systems or end-item hardware but rather targets exploratory research and scientific experimentation to address current technological barriers and advance knowledge in key defense-relevant domains. The purpose of this BAA is to solicit innovative proposals and white papers for scientific and technical solutions that support the development of next-generation soldier technologies. Areas of interest include Combat Feeding and Equipment systems, Soldier Protection and Survivability including chemical/biological defense and nanotechnology, Modeling and Simulation of soldier effectiveness, Human Performance and Biomechanics, Expeditionary Maneuver Support emphasizing energy and mobility, Aerial Delivery of personnel and cargo, and Simulation and Training Technology incorporating AI and cyberspace warfare training. Proposals should seek to increase understanding or overcome technological limitations in these areas. The BAA allows for the submission of white papers and proposals that may result in the issuance of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, purchase orders, or other types of transactions. The funder expects to make approximately 1,500 awards over the life of this opportunity, though exact funding amounts for individual awards and total program funding have not been specified. Importantly, cost sharing or matching is not a requirement for this opportunity. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, relevance to DEVCOM’s mission, and potential impact. Eligibility is broad but excludes government facilities and organizations. Eligible applicants include degree-granting colleges and universities, nonprofit research institutions, commercial firms of various sizes and statuses (including small businesses, women-owned, veteran-owned, etc.), and foreign organizations. These groups are encouraged to submit proposals aligned with the outlined research focus areas. All applications must comply with guidance provided in the BAA as published on SAM.gov. The application period is currently open and will remain so until February 27, 2030. This is not a rolling opportunity, but it is structured as a long-duration call with a multi-year submission window. No preliminary submission deadlines for white papers or concept papers are explicitly stated in the synopsis. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full BAA available via SAM.gov for comprehensive submission guidelines, including instructions on formatting, submission portals, and evaluation procedures. For assistance with the application or further clarification, applicants may contact Lyndon Jagroop, the grantor point of contact, by phone at 347-676-8382. Email contact was not provided. Additional details and full application instructions can be found at the following link: https://sam.gov/opp/e8c7609f0f154df4afda846595bca888/view. Applicants are encouraged to consult the full BAA document to ensure compliance with all requirements and to maximize the likelihood of a successful submission.