The U.S. Army's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Disruptive Applications (W911NF-24-S-0008), issued from April 5, 2024, to April 4, 2029, invites proposals addressing revolutionary technologies that enhance the Army's modernization priorities in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, communications, and logistics. The Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) seeks innovative research partnerships with academia, non-profits, and for-profit entities to discover, accelerate, and translate emerging technologies into practical applications for military use, following a strict submission process for whitepapers and proposals. Eligible applicants, including institutions and organizations, are encouraged to collaborate under varying funding instruments such as contracts and grants, with an ongoing focus on developing dual-use technologies that serve both military and civilian markets.
The U.S. Army's Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Disruptive Applications, effective from April 5, 2024, to April 4, 2029, focusing on innovative technologies to enhance Army capabilities. Key interest areas include autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence, data visualization, power management technologies, and various advanced military applications. The AAL aims to partner with institutions of higher education, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to foster advancements in technologies crucial for Army modernization efforts.
The funding instruments available include contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Other Transactions for Research and Prototypes. While proposals are encouraged for a wide range of technologies, applicants may be asked to submit preliminary whitepapers before full proposals. The announcement emphasizes the importance of fostering collaboration between the Army and civilian sectors to address modernization priorities and enhance operational capabilities in field conditions.
Eligible applicants are advised that there is no requirement for cost sharing unless specified, and the proposal submission process involves multiple steps, including initial whitepaper submissions and potential registration with Grants.gov. This BAA reflects the Army's commitment to integrating cutting-edge solutions from diverse fields to meet the challenges of future warfare.