[ACC APG - Natick](https://www.army.mil/devcom)

February 27, 2030

No specified ceiling or floor; up to 1,500 awards anticipated; funding varies by project scope.

Supports innovative research advancing technologies for soldier systems, protection, performance, maneuver support, and related areas.

--- ## Description This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center seeks proposals for basic and applied research to advance state-of-the-art technologies relevant to soldier systems. The BAA covers a broad range of scientific and technical areas, aiming to eliminate current technology barriers and increase knowledge and understanding in fields vital to soldier effectiveness and survivability. The BAA is not focused on specific systems or hardware solutions, but rather on exploratory research and technology development. Major topic areas include: - **Combat Feeding & Equipment:** Ration development, field feeding systems. - **Soldier Protection & Survivability:** Headborne protection, modular armor, chemical/biological protection, nanotechnology, countersurveillance, integrated sound/light/blast management, body-worn interactive materials, modular personal protection equipment. - **Textile Technologies:** Multi-functional materials. - **Modeling & Simulation:** Soldier and small unit operational effectiveness, survivability, technology assessment, simulation tools. - **Human Performance & Biomechanics:** Body-worn systems, hand-held devices, sensors, biomechanics, anthropometry, power sources, human factors, performance optimization, biotechnology. - **Expeditionary Maneuver Support:** Energy efficiency, EMI/EMP protection, battlefield mobility, environmental protection, integration of multiple technologies. - **Aerial Delivery:** Advanced airdrop systems for personnel and cargo. - **Simulation & Training Technology:** Medical simulation, AI-based battlefield visualization, cyberspace warfare training, adaptive instructional systems. The government may make awards as purchase orders, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction agreements. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are due by **February 27, 2030**. --- ## Funding Amount - No minimum or maximum award amount specified. - Up to **1,500 awards** may be made under this BAA. - Funding is determined by the scope and merit of each proposal. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Degree-granting colleges and universities - Nonprofit research institutes - Foreign organizations - Commercial firms (including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses) **Note:** Proposals from government facilities and organizations are NOT eligible. --- ## Application Process - Interested applicants should submit concept papers and full proposals in accordance with the BAA guidelines. - Multiple types of funding agreements may be awarded, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other transactions. - Detailed preparation and submission instructions, as well as evaluation criteria, are provided in the full BAA document. **Full BAA and submission guidelines are available on [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/opp/e8c7609f0f154df4afda846595bca888/view).** --- ## Additional Information - No cost-sharing or matching is required. - This is a broad, open solicitation—research topics are flexible within the outlined focus areas. - The BAA is intended for scientific study and experimentation, not for procurement of specific hardware or systems. - For assistance, [APEX Accelerators](https://www.apexaccelerators.us/) provide free government contracting expertise for small businesses. --- ## External Links - [Full BAA and Submission Guidelines (SAM.gov)](https://sam.gov/opp/e8c7609f0f154df4afda846595bca888/view) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360012) - [APEX Accelerators Resource](https://www.apexaccelerators.us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Notes | |------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------------| | Lyndon Jagroop | [lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil](mailto:lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil) | 347-676-8382 | Grantor (Work) |

US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement

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