DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
ID: W911NF-23-S-0003Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1aafd421e4ed4f06ac0986fa1bde60bb/view
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    Solicitation: DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking proposals for applied research through the DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT. The purpose of this announcement is to fund research proposals that support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC). The DAC's mission is to inform Army modernization and readiness decisions through objective analysis, tool development, and data curation. The DAC is looking for cutting-edge innovative research that could enable new and improved Army technologies and operational capabilities. Proposals are sought from various organizations, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, and for-profit organizations. Interested parties should review the DAC BAA topics website for research topics and submission requirements.

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