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BAA W15QKN-26-S-1AZR AMD 02 Emerging Technologies.docx | DOCX | Jun 2, 2026 | |
BAA W15QKN-26-S-1AZR AMD 01 Emerging Technologies.docx | DOCX | Mar 11, 2026 | |
Part V - Proposal Forms.pdf | Mar 5, 2026 | ||
BAA W15QKN-26-S-1AZR Emerging Technologies_Final.docx | DOCX | Mar 5, 2026 |
BAA DEVCOM AC Emerging Technologies
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (AC) is requesting research and development ideas through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This open solicitation, managed by the Army Contracting Command at Picatinny Arsenal, seeks to advance technology across the Armaments Center's mission areas. The Army intends to use industry and academic collaborations to mature technology for armament systems throughout their life cycles. This is a multi-year engagement with a deadline of March 4, 2031. The submission process begins with white papers for scientific study and experimentation. If a white paper is evaluated favorably, the government may invite a full research proposal. The government prefers proposals covering up to a three-year period of performance, including work summaries for each 12-month increment. The solicitation package includes the base BAA and two amendments. Amendment 02 is the current governing document, defining 30 technology areas of interest and providing updated contact protocols. The package also contains mandatory proposal forms and disclosure templates. The solicitation uses a multi-stage process. The government recommends engaging with the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) before submitting a white paper. If a white paper is reviewed favorably, the government may request a full research proposal. This BAA is valid for five years, and the government prefers proposals covering up to a three-year performance period. The DEVCOM Armaments Center is seeking research and development ideas across the armament technology spectrum. This BAA focuses on scientific study and experimentation to advance knowledge within the technical community. The scope covers 30 technology areas, including materials, energetics, AI, and dig…
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Kelly A. Lynch
USA
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth technology areas of interest to the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (AC), Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is issued under the paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of proposals. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected...
View moreIn order to conserve valuable offeror and Government resources, and to facilitate determining whether a proposed effort meets the guidelines described herein, prospective offerors contemplating submission of a white paper or proposal are strongly encouraged to contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The TPOC name, telephone number, and e-mail address is listed below. If an offeror elects to submit a white paper, it shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions contained in PART II of this document. Upon receipt of a white paper, it will be evaluated, and the offeror shall be advised of the evaluation results. Offerors whose white papers receive a favorable evaluation may be contacted to prepare a complete proposal in accordance with instructions contained in PART III, Section 3 of this document.
The costs of white papers and/or complete proposals in response to this BAA are not considered as an allowable direct charge to any award resulting from this BAA, or any other award. It may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect cost specified in FAR 31.205-18.
In accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and Department of Defense and Army policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the Army.
Offerors submitting proposals are cautioned that only a Contracting, Agreements, or Grants Officer may obligate the Government to any agreement involving expenditure of Government funds. If the technology so dictates, it is preferred that proposals be submitted to cover up to a 3-year period of performance, and include a brief summary of work contemplated for each 12-month period. This facilitates the negotiation of awards for an entire 3‑year program funded on an incremental basis.
Administrative inquires regarding this BAA shall be addressed in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Procurement Office Point of Contact, Kelly Lynch:
Email: [email protected]
Technical questions should be referred to the BAA Coordinator, DEVCOM Armaments Center G8; [email protected]
This BAA is available on the following websites:
https://sam.gov/
This BAA is a continuously open announcement valid throughout the period from the date of issuance through the expiration date stated on the cover page of this BAA unless announced otherwise. Proposals and white papers may be submitted within the specified solicitation cycle which will be announced annually throughout the timeframe that this BAA remains open. Proposals and white papers submitted prior to this BAA expiration date that are for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state of the art or increasing knowledge and understanding within the Armaments Center’s technical community, will be accepted for evaluation. Amendments to this BAA shall be posted to the beta.SAM.gov web site (https://sam.gov/) and published at the above websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
Amendment 01 - The Amendment 01 updates Technical Point of Contact.
Amendment 02 - The Amendment 02 incorporated mandatory eCRAFT language to SECTION 5 – OTHER INFORMATION.