Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Department of Army Energetics Basic Research Center (EBRC) FY2025
ID: W911NF-25-S-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b5f1a0de4c034818b2394656c1372b3b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command, is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Energetics Basic Research Center (EBRC) for Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on basic research in energetic materials critical to U.S. national security. The program aims to enhance the Army's capabilities in energetic materials by promoting collaborative research among universities, research institutions, and private sector entities, addressing strategic challenges related to weapon systems' range and lethality. Eligible applicants can anticipate funding of approximately $1 million, with individual awards ranging from $60,000 to $250,000, and must submit whitepapers by January 6, 2025, followed by invited proposals due by April 7, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Schon Zwakman at schon.m.zwakman.civ@army.mil or Ralph A. Anthenien Jr. at ralph.a.anthenien2.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Schon Zwakman
    schon.m.zwakman.civ@army.mil
    Ralph A. Anthenien Jr - Program Manager
    (919) 549-4317
    ralph.a.anthenien2.civ@army.mil
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    W911NF25S0001 - Energetics Seedling Renewal BAA.pdf
    The Department of Army's Energetics Basic Research Center (EBRC) has issued Broad Agency Announcement W911NF-25-S-0001 for Fiscal Year 2025, seeking proposals for basic research on energetic materials critical to U.S. national security. The announcement outlines a two-step application process, starting with the submission of whitepapers due by January 6, 2025, followed by invited proposals due by April 7, 2025. Funding will focus on three technical thrust areas: novel materials and synthesis methods, microstructure and geometry influence on energetic release, and advanced diagnostics and modeling. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations based in the U.S. with anticipated funding of roughly $1 million across various awards ranging from $60,000 to $250,000 annually. The emphasis is on collaborative research that integrates efforts from different entities to enhance the Army's capabilities in energetic materials and address strategic challenges. Proposals should detail innovative research, its relevance to the Army and DoD missions, and a clear plan for execution. This document represents a critical opportunity for researchers to contribute to advancements in energetic materials that could enhance Army operations and national defense capabilities.
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