Network-Cross Functional Team (N-CFT) Broad Agency Annoucement (BAA) 2021
ID: BAA-21-R-NCFTType: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

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https://sam.gov/opp/276bb2eb2d0047f1bb986523372bf3ec/view
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    Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Communications Security Equipment and Components through a Network-Cross Functional Team (N-CFT) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2021. This BAA, sponsored by the U.S. AFC, Network-CFT, will be open for five (5) years from the date of original issue. The Network-CFT aims to address the challenges faced by soldiers on the battlefield by integrating tactical network efforts and promoting research for modernizing the network with currently available technology. The plan is to deploy new network tools every two years as part of a continuous network modernization plan. The BAA is issued under the provisions of FAR and can be used by agencies for scientific study and experimentation to advance the state-of-the-art. The BAA can be found in the Attachments/Links section of the announcement.

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    BAA-21-R-NCFT.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command has issued Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) BAA-21-R-NCFT, open until October 29, 2025, to solicit research proposals aimed at advancing the Army's tactical network capabilities through a two-phase process that includes initial submission of white papers, followed by possible proposal invitations for selected topics. Proposals should focus on either basic or applied research, with emphasis on innovative solutions related to Unified Network, Common Operating Environment, Joint Interoperability, and Command Post Mobility/Survivability, all requiring a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or higher. Offerors must register with the Joint Communications Marketplace and are expected to provide comprehensive, unclassified submissions detailing technical approaches and associated cost estimates; awards will be based on scientific merit, relevance to Army needs, and technical feasibility.
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    BAA-21-R-NCFT - Call 0003 Topic 3 N2014-B Intra Command Post Node Wireless.pdf
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    BAA-21-R-NCFT Call 0001 Topic 1 N2101-A CMOSSMORA Digital RHs for Communications Systems.pdf
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    FMR-TRL map.pdf
    The document outlines the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) associated with various Budget Activities in the DoD's Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) framework. It details the progression from Basic Research (TRL 1) to Operational System Development (TRL 9), emphasizing the importance of proving technologies through structured phases before advancing towards full-scale production. Additionally, it describes the purposes and activities of different budget categories, focusing on their respective contributions to technology development and readiness for operational use.
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