AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY OF PRECISION NEUTRALIZATION OF EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS
ID: W15QKN-25-S-14XSType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS (1095)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58d9897bac1e48e88ca1700503618f7b/view
Timeline
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    Posted Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Dec 31, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army's Joint Program Executive Office Armament and Ammunition, is seeking innovative research proposals for the development of autonomous systems capable of neutralizing explosive hazards. The primary objective is to create advanced technologies that enhance soldier safety by allowing for the precise neutralization of explosive devices, such as mines and improvised explosive devices, from a safe distance. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) emphasizes the importance of compliance with the Competition in Contracting Act and invites a wide range of organizations, including academia and small businesses, to contribute to this critical mission. Interested parties must submit white papers by April 2, 2025, with full proposals due by May 19, 2025, and contract awards anticipated by July 2025. For further inquiries, contact Jacqueline M. Smith at jacqueline.m.smith95.civ@army.mil or Steven Ghazi at steven.s.ghazi.civ@army.mil.

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BAA_Amendment 1_ACC NJ 18 Mar 25.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of the Army has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative research proposals for autonomous systems that can effectively neutralize explosive hazards. This BAA, managed by the Joint Program Executive Office Armament and Ammunition, aims to develop technologies that ensure safety for U.S. soldiers during operations involving explosive obstacles. The critical focus is on creating advanced materials and systems capable of precise neutralization from a safe distance, achieving high orders of detonation or deflagration for various explosive devices, including mines and improvised explosive devices. Proposals must include white papers detailing the technological concepts, methodology, and anticipated outcomes. Evaluations will assess the scientific merit, potential contributions to the Army’s mission, and past performance records of submitters. The submission deadlines are set for April 2, 2025, for white papers, and May 5, 2025, for full proposals, aiming for contract awards by July 2025. This BAA represents a full and open competitive process, inviting a broad range of organizations, including those from academia and small businesses, to contribute to enhancing soldier safety through innovative research and technology.
BAA_Amendment 2_ACC NJ 27 Mar 25.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Army's Joint Program Executive Office Armament and Ammunition issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative research proposals for an autonomous system to neutralize explosive hazards. This initiative, valid until December 31, 2025, aims to develop technology that allows soldiers to safely breach enemy obstacle belts containing mines and other explosive threats while remaining at a safe distance. The proposals must address advanced materials for neutralization, considering scalability, effectiveness, and operation in challenging environments. Key components include automation, integration with detection systems, and a design prioritizing fast operational tempos. Offerors are encouraged to submit a white paper for preliminary evaluation, with full proposals due by May 19, 2025. Through two evaluation periods, the government intends to award contracts up to $2.5 million, focusing on both technical merit and cost-effectiveness. The BAA emphasizes the importance of compliance with the Competition in Contracting Act and operational requirements, establishing a rigorous review process for the proposed technologies.
BAA_V11_ACC NJ 27FEB25.docx
Feb 27, 2025, 9:07 PM UTC
The U.S. Army’s Joint Program Executive Office Armament and Ammunition issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative research proposals for the autonomous delivery of precision neutralization of explosive hazards, primarily aimed at improving military breaching technologies. The proposals should focus on systems capable of identifying and neutralizing explosive threats such as mines and improvised devices from a safe distance, ensuring soldier protection during operations. The initiative emphasizes the significance of automation in degraded environments and requires integration with existing detection systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers by specific deadlines, with favorable evaluations leading to full proposal invitations. The evaluation process prioritizes scientific merit, potential military contribution, offeror capabilities, and past performance. Proposals must adhere to formatting standards and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the technical requirements. The BAA allows for continuous submission of ideas until December 31, 2025, offering an opportunity for innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness for the Army, ultimately aiming to ensure safe passage through explosive hazards in future combat scenarios.
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