NEEDIPEDIA BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT - BAA
ID: HHM402-23-S-0001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCYVIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AC14)
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES for a BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT - BAA. This announcement aims to gather innovative ideas from interested and qualified sources to enhance operating efficiency and effectiveness in operations. The agency is open to participation from both traditional and non-traditional members, such as large businesses, small businesses, independent consultants, academic institutions, and consortium participants. The goal is to acquire preeminent technological and/or innovation capability to support the agency's national and international mission requirements. This solicitation is a follow-on to HHM402-19-S-0001. For more information, contact Stephen E. Lee at stephen.lee@dodiis.mil or ideas2action@dodiis.mil.

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    The NeedipeDIA White Paper submission instructions require a cover sheet, an executive summary addressing specific questions, additional pertinent information, and identification of the relevant NeedipeDIA area. The format should have 12-point font and 1" margins, with smaller fonts allowed for figures and tables. For further information on submissions, visit the NeedipeDIA web portal.
    The NeedipeDIA White Paper Submission Instructions outline the format and requirements for submissions, emphasizing flexibility and clarity. Each white paper must include a cover sheet, an executive summary addressing the Heilmeier questions, additional relevant information, and identification of one applicable Need Area. Questions about the submission process can be directed to the provided email address.
    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for its NeedipeDIA initiative, inviting industry and academia to submit innovative proposals and white papers addressing its mission needs from December 29, 2023, through December 28, 2028. The NeedipeDIA platform enhances DIA's ability to engage with innovators and facilitate rapid collaboration, enabling the exploration of a wide range of ideas and solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency. This announcement outlines the submission process, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria for interested offerors.
    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NeedipeDIA, a system that collects and presents mission needs to innovators from industry and academia. Interested parties can submit white papers summarizing their innovative ideas and solutions, which will be reviewed by mission owners and potentially lead to the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for further development. The BAA is open from December 29, 2023, to December 28, 2028.
    This document serves as a coversheet for white paper submissions to the Intelligence and Defense Agency, detailing necessary classifications, organizational information, and points of contact. It includes fields for proprietary data, submission details, organization descriptors, and clearance levels, ensuring proper routing and processing of the submission. Additionally, it prompts submitters to provide relevant keywords for search optimization.
    The document is a cover sheet for submitting white papers to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), requiring various organizational and contact information, including classification and organization descriptors. It contains sections for technical and contract points of contact, mailing addresses, and questions regarding previous partnerships with DIA. The form also emphasizes the need for proper routing by including the cover sheet as a separate file when submitting.
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