W56KGU-22-R-0ESI BAA Amendment 08
ID: W56KGU22RESIDType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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

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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/af3123ed484e407ead36465259ee628c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army's C5ISR Center, is inviting innovative research proposals under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-22-R-0ESI, aimed at enhancing military capabilities in Systems Integration and C5I Engineering. This opportunity encourages collaboration from industry, academic institutions, and small businesses to develop prototypes that improve technological effectiveness, with a continuous submission window open until November 2027. The BAA emphasizes the importance of compliance with security and export regulations, requiring participants to be U.S. citizens and adhere to strict technical and organizational standards. Interested parties can contact the ESI BAA Acquisition Mailbox at usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.esi-bus-ops-acq-baa@army.mil for further details and guidance on proposal submissions.

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    usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.esi-bus-ops-acq-baa@army.mil
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    W56KGU-22-R-0ESI BAA 8 October 2024.pdf
    The document outlines Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-22-R-0ESI, issued by the U.S. Army’s C5ISR Center, inviting innovative research proposals to enhance military capabilities in Systems Integration and C5I Engineering. This BAA is continuously open until November 2027, encouraging collaboration from industry, academic institutions, and small businesses, particularly in prototype development related to improving technological effectiveness. The procedure includes a two-step submission format, initiating with white papers evaluated for their scientific merit and relevance to the Army’s mission. Selected proposals will invite formal submissions for potential funding, with awards based on available budget and proposal quality. Moreover, the BAA emphasizes compliance with security and export regulations, requiring all participants to be U.S. citizens. Participation conditions also stipulate that proposals involving foreign entities must comply with pertinent laws and engage in proper reporting. Contractors are urged to maintain high standards of technical merit, organizational capability, and cost realism. Overall, this BAA aims to foster innovation that advances essential military technologies and operations while implementing rigorous technical and security standards.
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