Army Geospatial Center (AGC) FY24 Broad Agency Announcement
ID: W5J9CQ-24-R-0006Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6RN USA GEOSPATIAL CTRALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3864, USA

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

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/330fcc78ad514829a266955553da1d16/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Geospatial Center (AGC), is soliciting research proposals under the FY24 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for various geospatial technology and information domains. The objective is to advance knowledge and capabilities in geospatial operations, with a focus on areas such as geospatial modeling, data management, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence applications, to enhance the U.S. Army's operational readiness in modern military contexts. This BAA is open for submissions for 365 days from its posting on September 5, 2024, and employs a two-step submission process, beginning with white papers followed by formal proposals upon request. Interested parties can contact Kimerie Smith at kimerie.s.smith@usace.army.mil or Dequan Jones at dequan.e.jones@usace.army.mil for further information.

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    The Army Geospatial Center (AGC) issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under solicitation number W5J9CQ-24-R-0006, soliciting research proposals in various geospatial technology and information domains. The funding supports research, development, testing, and evaluation and emphasizes advancing knowledge in geospatial operations across the U.S. Army and Department of Defense. The BAA is open for 365 days from its posting on September 5, 2024, with various topic areas identified, including geospatial modeling, data management, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence applications. AGC anticipates multiple contract awards and employs a two-step submission process: initial white papers followed by formal proposals upon request. The documents must adhere to specified format requirements and submissions must exclude classified information. Eligible participants include universities, small businesses, and institutions that promote diversity. The research aims to improve Army capabilities through innovative technologies and methodologies, particularly in the context of modern military operations and global challenges, including climate change and great power competition. This initiative underscores the commitment to enhancing the military's geospatial capabilities and ensuring operational readiness in diverse environments.
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