Bid guide
How to bid on the Devcom Analysis Center Broad Agency Announcement for Applied Research
What the Army is buying and why it matters to you
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC) is seeking research proposals. They are interested in applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development. The goal is to support the Army's data-driven analytical decisions for modernization and readiness.
This opportunity is for cutting-edge, innovative research that could significantly impact new and improved Army technologies and operational capabilities. If your firm specializes in scientific research that aligns with informing Army modernization and readiness through objective analysis, tool development, and data curation, this could be a valuable opportunity.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) was published on January 05, 2023. The deadline for submissions is January 04, 2028, at 11:59 PM ET. This is a long-term solicitation, allowing for ongoing submission of whitepapers and full proposals.
Whitepapers are for initial concept reviews, and full proposals are also accepted. The Army encourages interested parties to continually browse the DAC BAA topics website for specific research topics they desire to explore. Changes to the BAA itself will be posted on grants.gov and sam.gov, while changes to specific research topics will be updated on the DAC BAA topics website.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for a wide range of organizations, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations, which includes both large and small businesses.
Firms specializing in professional scientific research, particularly those focused on applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development relevant to military applications, will find this BAA relevant. The Army is looking for innovative research that can lead to significant discoveries for new and improved Army technologies.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this opportunity, you should click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view all documents, though for many bids, this is not required. Once you have accessed the BAA, review Section II, Detailed Information about the Funding Opportunity, for more information on the DAC research topics. Also, check grants.gov and sam.gov for the latest version of the BAA and submission requirements for whitepapers and proposals.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the DAC BAA topics website for specific research areas of interest to the Army. While these topics are suggestive, ensure your proposed research aligns with the DAC mission of informing Army modernization and readiness decisions through objective analysis, tool development, and data curation.
When preparing your whitepaper or proposal, clearly articulate the innovative aspects of your research and its potential significant impact on new or improved Army technologies and operational capabilities. Emphasize how your scientific knowledge creation and exploitation will deliver fundamentally advantageous change for the Army. Ensure your submission adheres to all formatting and content requirements outlined in the BAA document.
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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