2024 ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
ID: W912HZ-24-BAA-01Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5f0ab42d40364fa2b424c253b4d69c58/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for various research and development opportunities in fields such as coastal and hydraulic engineering, geotechnical structures, environmental science, and information technology. The BAA invites proposals for both basic and applied research, emphasizing innovative solutions and stakeholder inclusion, particularly from educational institutions, non-profits, and small businesses, including those in HUBZones. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the nation's technical capabilities in environmental and military applications, with awards potentially taking the form of contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements. Interested parties can submit pre-proposals at any time throughout the year, and for further details, they may contact Christopher Barnett at Christopher.M.Barnett@usace.army.mil or Robyn D. Wells at Robyn.D.Wells@usace.army.mil.

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    ERDC Broad Agency Announcement - March 2024.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) issued the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for March 2024, inviting proposals for basic and applied research across various scientific areas. This announcement outlines eligible research interests, proposal submission guidelines, and specific laboratory focuses including Environmental, Geotechnical, Coastal, and Information Technology research, along with encouragement for participation from historically underrepresented institutions and small businesses. Proposals should emphasize innovative techniques and methodologies in relation to ERDC's mission, and are subject to peer review and competition for funding awards.
    ERDC Broad Agency Announcement - May 2024.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) inviting research proposals across various laboratories of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for fundamental and applied research in fields such as engineering, technology, environmental science, and geospatial systems, aiming to enhance capabilities for military and civil works. Proposals can encompass a wide variety of topics from improving water resource management to developing advanced materials for construction, and specific emphasis has been placed on including diverse participation from Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and Minority Institutions, as well as small businesses. All submissions will go through a peer review process, and only proposals with significant potential contributions to the Department of Defense's mission and objectives will be selected for funding.
    ERDC Broad Agency Announcement - September 2024.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has issued Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W912HZ-24-BAA-01 for September 2024 to solicit proposals for basic and applied research in diverse fields such as coastal and hydraulic engineering, geotechnical structures, environmental science, and information technology. The BAA aims to promote innovative research by inviting participation from educational institutions, non-profits, and private businesses, especially historically black colleges, small and disadvantaged businesses, and institutions in HUBZones. The document outlines specific research interests, detailed eligibility requirements, and guidelines for proposal submission. Key areas of research include coastal processes, hydraulic structures, sediment transport, groundwater modeling, and advanced computational methods. Notably, it highlights the importance of stakeholder inclusion and promotes environmentally sustainable solutions within sediment management and coastal engineering. Awards resulting from accepted proposals may include contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, and will comply with competitive federal procurement regulations. The BAA encourages collaboration among various organizations and focuses on enhancing the nation's technical competence in environmental and military applications.
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