Army Rapid Capabilities And Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: W50RAJ24S0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6J1 RCCTO BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5806, USA

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Scientific Research and Development ServicesT (5417)

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https://sam.gov/opp/524a6a1bd5ee4f93b5f26b5ee1b4e1ef/view
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    Special Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE Army Rapid Capabilities And Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
    The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards. The BAA seeks White Papers concerning specific Research Interests areas. The Army is not obligated to make any awards under this BAA, and all awards are subject to the availability of funds. The BAA announcement document provides further details.
    The service being procured is scientific research and development services. This procurement is typically used for the advancement of critical technologies and capabilities for the Army.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sydney Horn
    sydney.m.horn.civ@army.mil
    Hillary S. Roy
    hillary.s.roy.civ@army.mil
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