ARMY APPLICATIONS LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
ID: W911NF-24-S-0008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AJ13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3f8ec6d36d584ca28364a2f8a10255b7/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE ARMY APPLICATIONS LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES is seeking technologies that address a wide range of Army needs. The Army Applications Lab (AAL) aims to capitalize on the extended marketplace of ideas in government, academia, industry, and civilian innovation ecosystems. The lab's main focus is on the discovery, acceleration, and translation of disruptive technology applications. They are looking for breakthrough innovations that create a scalable, first-mover advantage for the Army in strategic technology areas. The technologies of interest include robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, augmented and virtual reality, nanotechnology, quantum information systems, synthetic biology and biotechnology, Internet of Things (IoT), space systems, advanced networking, communications, and command and control technology, additive manufacturing, and power and energy systems. The lab also seeks approaches and methodologies that support the research and development of dual-use solutions.

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    AAL BAA POC
    aal-baa@army.mil
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    AAL BAA W911NF-24-S-0008 FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Army's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Disruptive Applications, valid from April 5, 2024, to April 4, 2029, invites proposals focusing on innovative technologies that enhance Army modernization priorities such as autonomous platforms, AI/ML, and sensing systems. The Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) emphasizes collaboration with various sectors to foster breakthrough research and development, offering various funding mechanisms including contracts and grants. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, alignment with Army needs, cost realism, and organizational capability, with an emphasis on ideas that can significantly impact military operational capabilities.
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