DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
ID: W911NF-23-S-0001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, 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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    Sources Sought for Supply Chain and Industrial Analysis
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources capable of performing as a prime contractor for a non-personal services requirement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine industry interest, capability, and relevant experience of potential qualified businesses in conducting a search to find an individual qualified to support the U.S Army Futures Command (AFC) in their Army Modernization efforts. The requirement aims to identify a company that will conduct a supply chain and industrial risk analysis to catalogue non-traditional contractors and maintain situational awareness of overall risk to AFC. The contractor will be responsible for executing each task and will not be supervised or controlled by the Government. Specific objectives for this requirement include cataloguing all non-traditional contractors, conducting analysis on companies or sectors of interest, identifying contracting risk, assessing technical risk, analyzing domestic end products, and developing a risk-focused common operating picture. Small business contractors who are qualified and have experience in risk analysis related to non-traditional contractor business elements are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice. The government will use the responses to develop a potential Request for Proposal (RFP) and determine whether a small business set-aside is possible for this procurement. This is not a solicitation for proposals, but rather a market research tool for informational and planning purposes. Interested parties should submit their capability statement and responses to the provided questions by 12 PM, noon Central Standard time on 15 March 2023.

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    ARL Point of Contact for Core BAA
    usarmy.rtp.devcom-arl.mbx.baa@army.mil
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    The Environmental Chemistry Program supports research in biogeochemical transport and transformation, environmental chemistry of the built environment, and environmental forensics. The program aims to enhance detection, prediction, manipulation, and mitigation strategies in complex environmental matrices, with a focus on national security.
    The document outlines the current research topics for the DEVCOM ARL Broad Agency Announcement for Foundational Research W911NF-23-S-0001, highlighting diverse areas such as advanced learning-enabled cyber-physical systems, atomic and molecular physics, biochemistry, mathematical biology, bionic electronics, complex dynamics, computational mathematics, condensed matter physics, and various other topics relevant to Army modernization priorities. Each research area includes specific thrusts, objectives, and contact information to encourage proposals from interested entities. The emphasis lies on fostering innovative technologies, methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance the Army's capabilities in modern warfare and defense.
    The DEVCOM ARL BAA for Foundational Research includes current research topics that focus on advanced learning-enabled intelligent cyber physical systems, atomic and molecular physics, biochemistry, biomathematics, bionic electronics, complex dynamics and systems, computational mathematics, condensed matter physics, dynamical influences on social systems, earth materials and processes, electrochemistry, electronic sensing, and environmental chemistry. These topics cover a wide range of disciplines and aim to enhance the understanding and development of various scientific fields for future applications and advancements.
    Current Research Topics for DEVCOM ARL BAA For Foundational Research W911NF-23-S-0001: 1. Advanced Learning-Enabled Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems: Research to develop intelligent systems that can adapt to changing environments and enhance the Army's mobility, agility, lethality, and survivability in future conflicts. 2. Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMP): Research to explore topics such as quantum degenerate atomic gases, quantum enhanced precision metrology, and collective and many-body states of matter. 3. Biochemistry: Research to understand and control the activity and assembly of biomolecules, with the goal of developing novel systems, materials, and processes to enhance Soldier protection and performance. 4. Biomathematics: Research to develop mathematical models and techniques to uncover fundamental relationships in biology, spanning different biological systems and spatial and temporal scales. 5. Bionic Electronics: Research to discover and manipulate phenomena at the cellular/sub-cellular level, where electronics and biology overlap, with the aim of developing new processes and understanding cellular and intracellular processes. 6. Complex Dynamics and Systems: Research to understand and engineer nonlinear and nonconservative systems, with a focus on developing capabilities for agile motion, force generation, and energetic and entropic transduction. 7. Computational Mathematics: Research to develop innovative methodologies and algorithms for solving currently intractable problems and incorporating data into accurate simulations. 8. Condensed Matter Physics: Research to understand and predict novel phases of matter and topologically non-trivial states in solid state materials. 9. Earth Materials and Processes: Research to understand and predict the behavior of rocks, soil, and man-made earth surfaces in complex environmental conditions. 10. Electrochemistry: Research to understand and control electrochemical redox reactions and transport of species, with a focus on advanced materials and detection/prediction techniques. 11. Electronic Sensing: Research to develop novel materials platforms and advanced sensing concepts for enhanced detection capabilities and new device architectures. 12. Environmental Chemistry: Research to understand and control the transport, degradation, and reaction processes of chemicals in complex environmental matrices, with a focus on advanced detection and prediction techniques. 13. Fluid Dynamics: Research to gain physical insights into the dynamics of unsteady and separated flows, nonlinear flow interactions and turbulence, and multiphase flows, to improve the design and performance of Army systems. 14. Magnetic Fusion Science: Research to advance the state of knowledge in magnetic fusion science, with a focus on understanding plasma confinement, plasma heating, and plasma stability. 15. Quantum Information Sciences: Research to advance the field of quantum information science, including quantum computation, communication, sensing, and metrology. 16. Systems Engineering: Research to develop fundamental principles and techniques for designing and analyzing complex systems, with a focus on optimization, network science, and decision-making under uncertainty.
    The Army Research Risk Assessment Program (ARRP) is a program designed to identify and mitigate potential conflicts of commitment/conflicts of interest (CoC/CoI) in Army research grants and cooperative agreements. The program is driven by congressional laws, executive direction, and DoD policies that aim to protect intellectual property, prevent undue influence, and strengthen research security. The ARRP assesses risk factors using a risk matrix/rubric, applies to all senior/key personnel, and requires disclosures of collaborations and current/pending support. Mitigation plans can be developed for high-risk assessments, and the program's focus extends beyond the influence of the People's Republic of China to all U.S. strategic competitors.
    The Army Research Risk Assessment Program (ARRP) is an initiative aimed at identifying and mitigating conflicts of commitment and conflicts of interest in Army research grants. It was established by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2019 and further amended in subsequent NDAA sections. The program assesses risk factors using a risk matrix/rubric and applies to all senior/key personnel involved in Army-sponsored grants and cooperative agreements.
    The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for foundational research for the period from 21 November 2022 to 20 November 2027. The BAA solicits research proposals that support ARL's mission of ensuring Army superiority in future conflicts, with a focus on basic and applied research. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a whitepaper outlining their proposed research before submitting a full proposal.
    This document is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) soliciting research proposals for funding consideration. The BAA provides an overview of the funding opportunity, including information on program description, eligibility, and application submission. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit whitepapers for initial concept reviews and full proposals for cutting-edge innovative research that aligns with ARL's mission.
    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for foundational research funding consideration. The BAA solicits research proposals related to the Army's mission and research topics of interest. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit whitepapers and full proposals following the guidelines provided in the BAA.
    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for foundational research. The purpose is to solicit research proposals that support the ARL mission and research topics of interest. Applicants are encouraged to submit a whitepaper before submitting a full proposal.
    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for foundational research that solicits proposals to enhance Army operational capabilities through innovative scientific research. The announcement, effective from November 21, 2022, until November 20, 2027, invites various entities, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to submit whitepapers and full proposals in alignment with specified research topics on the ARL website. Additionally, guidance on proposal submission, evaluation criteria, and funding opportunities is detailed, encouraging interested parties to contact designated Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) for further discussions prior to proposal submission.
    This document is a performance work statement for the Supply Chain & Industrial Risk Analysis acquisition and systems headquarters in Austin, TX. It outlines the scope of work, performance objectives, and applicable deliverables for the contractor. The contractor is responsible for conducting risk analysis, continuous monitoring and reporting, and providing monthly and quarterly status reports, among other tasks.
    The U.S. Army and the U.K. Ministry of Defence are seeking proposals for a literature review on information architectures in sensor networks for decision making in coalition operations. The review should provide a clear taxonomy of information architectures, address challenges such as survivability and scalability, and examine the advancements made in related research efforts. The funding for the award is expected to be up to $100k and the duration of the project is up to 9 months.
    The U.S. Army and U.K. Ministry of Defence are jointly seeking proposals for a literature review on information architectures in sensor networks for decision making in coalition operations. The review should clarify different architectures, assess challenges, and define a clear taxonomy of information architectures. The funding for this review is up to $100k and the duration is up to 9 months.
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