Broad Agency Announcement DEVCOM C5ISR RTI
ID: W56KGU25RGFA02Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, 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; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cc317ca2eca2496a83cf67c80d84ccc6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, is soliciting white papers under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-23-R-RTID for the development of microsensors capable of sensing signals of interest. Proposals should focus on basic research, applied research, or advanced technology development, with an emphasis on technologies that are not tied to specific systems or hardware. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Army's capabilities in research and technology integration, with a total funding limit of $5 million for contracts lasting up to 24 months. Interested parties must submit their white papers by February 7, 2025, and direct any technical questions by January 24, 2025, to the designated RTI BAA mailbox. For further inquiries, contact Brian D. McGuire at brian.d.mcguire1.civ@army.mil or John G. Sdanowich at john.g.sdanowich.civ@army.mil.

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    Brian D. McGuire
    brian.d.mcguire1.civ@army.mil
    John G. Sdanowich
    john.g.sdanowich.civ@army.mil
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    White Paper Call GA-02 (Microsensors).pdf
    The U.S. Army Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center has issued White Paper Call 010 under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-23-R-RTID. This initiative, dated January 17, 2025, seeks proposals for research and development of microsensors capable of sensing signals of interest. Interested parties must provide company details and technical specifications of their microsensor technologies. To gain access to additional controlled technical information, companies must be certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The anticipated award date for selected proposals is October 2025, with total funding not exceeding $5 million for contracts lasting up to 24 months. Proposals should be up to ten pages long, and technical questions are due by January 24, 2025. The final submission deadline for white papers is February 7, 2025, with submissions sent to the designated RTI BAA mailbox. The announcement emphasizes the importance of adherence to funding availability and the government's discretionary funding policy.
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