ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS
ID: 355150Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command (DOD-AMC)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355150

Additional Information

https://aal.army/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army's Materiel Command is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Disruptive Applications, aimed at fostering innovative technologies to enhance Army capabilities over a five-year period from April 5, 2024, to April 4, 2029. This BAA invites proposals in key interest areas such as autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and power management technologies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the Army and various organizations, including institutions of higher education and for-profit entities. The selected proposals will contribute to the Army's modernization efforts and operational capabilities, with no cost-sharing requirement for applicants. Interested parties can find additional information on the AAL BAA webpage and are encouraged to submit preliminary whitepapers as part of the proposal process, with a closing date for submissions set for April 4, 2029. For inquiries, contact the AAL BAA point of contact at aal-baa@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    aal-baa@army.mil
    Files
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    AAL BAA W911NF-24-S-0008.pdf
    AAL.pdf
    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.
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