BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL NUCLEAR AND EXPLOSIVE (CBRNE) DEFENSE EFFORTS UNDER PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, AND PROTOTYPES UNDER OTHER TRANSACTIONS AGREEMENTS
ID: W911SR-24-R-DEVBType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6e54cc4efc0b4aae97ed39666a15b004/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), is soliciting proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for innovative solutions in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) defense capabilities. The BAA invites participation from a wide range of eligible sources, including educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry, to develop technologies such as sensor systems, aerosol technologies, and decontamination methods. This initiative is crucial for enhancing national defense capabilities and ensuring the Joint Warfighters' effectiveness on the battlefield and in homeland defense. Interested parties can submit preproposals at any time, with contact points for inquiries being Marc Lukaszewicz at marc.s.lukaszewicz.civ@army.mil and Lionel Love at lionel.d.love.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marc Lukaszewicz
    marc.s.lukaszewicz.civ@army.mil
    Lionel Love
    lionel.d.love.civ@army.mil
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    DEVCOM BAA_Solicitation-10202024.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit proposals for innovative chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) defense capabilities. The announcement encourages participation from diverse entities, including educational institutions and private sector organizations, for procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, and prototypes under Other Transactions agreements. Proposals can address various mission areas such as sensor technologies, aerosol technology, and decontamination, among others. Key proposal components include a technical section outlining project objectives, a project management approach, budget justification, and past performance documentation. The evaluation process focuses on technical merit, relevance, availability of funds, and compliance with federal regulations. The BAA is continuously open for preproposals, which will be reviewed for alignment with DEVCOM CBC's interests, leading to requests for full proposals upon acceptance. This initiative underscores the military's commitment to leveraging advanced research and development to enhance national defense capabilities, while also emphasizing accountability and regulatory adherence in project execution.
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