Bid guide
How to bid on military testing and evaluation R&D for the Dept of the Army
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is seeking research and development proposals for new technologies to improve military testing and evaluation. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) focuses on the Test & Evaluation/Science & Technology (T&E/S&T) Program.
The goal is to find innovative solutions that make DoD T&E higher quality, more cost-effective, and more timely. The Army is willing to accept a high degree of technical risk for innovations that could lead to significant technological advancements, even for novel and unproven solutions.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on February 10, 2026. The BAA itself will remain active through March 14, 2037. Specific technology areas and topics of interest will be detailed in individual Opportunity Notices (ONs).
The deadline for submissions related to this BAA is March 14, 2030, at 5:00 PM ET. All white paper submissions must be sent to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified in the posting, in addition to the distribution list provided in Enclosure 3 of the BAA document.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in professional research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) and advanced technology development. The T&E/S&T Program sponsors projects with Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 3-6.
It does not sponsor basic/fundamental or applied research. Vendors should have expertise in developing technologies that can enhance the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of DoD acquisition testing, including Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Live-Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E).
How to respond
To access the full details of this opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents. It is important to read the entire BAA document before contacting the Government for information. Specific submission instructions for white papers are detailed in Enclosure 3 of the BAA document.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the BAA document, especially the sections detailing specific Test Technology areas and Topics of Interest in the individual Opportunity Notices. Ensure your proposed solution aligns with the TRL 3-6 requirement and focuses on improving the quality, cost, or timeliness of DoD T&E.
Highlight the innovative aspects of your technology and clearly articulate the potential high-payoff technological advancements, even if the solution involves a high degree of technical risk. Provide a clear and concise white paper that addresses all submission instructions, including the specified distribution list.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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