FY25-29 STRATEGIC TRENDS RESEARCH INITIATIVE BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS R&D SERVICES; INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS; APPLIED RESEARCH (AM12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5faf19ad1b8046d6a1f7adc89b02452f/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), has announced an administrative pause on the FY25-29 Strategic Trends Research Initiative Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), HDTRA-24-S-0003, effective September 4, 2025. During this pause, no new white paper or proposal submissions will be accepted, as the DTRA complies with a Department of Defense reorganization order aimed at reducing manpower and increasing efficiencies. This initiative is critical for advancing research and development in international affairs and applied research, particularly in the context of strategic trends and defense-related engagements. For inquiries regarding this administrative pause, interested parties may contact Ms. Christina Clark at christina.clark3.civ@mail.mil or Ohaji K. Yarborough at ohaji.k.yarborough.ctr@mail.mil.

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    Ohaji K. Yarborough
    ohaji.k.yarborough.ctr@mail.mil
    CHRISTINA CLARK
    christina.clark3.civ@mail.mil
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