Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental AI Research
ID: 358687Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Army Contracting Command Rock Island (DOD-AMC-ACCRI)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358687
Timeline
    Description

    The Army Contracting Command Rock Island is soliciting research proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Fundamental AI Research, aimed at advancing artificial intelligence technologies in support of Army missions. This initiative invites proposals for basic, applied, and advanced research in areas such as autonomous platforms, AI/machine learning algorithms, and human-AI integration, with a focus on innovative approaches that demonstrate scientific merit and relevance to Army objectives. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign entities, and for-profit organizations, with no cost-sharing requirement. Proposals will be accepted from April 16, 2025, to April 15, 2026, and interested parties should contact Jordan Myers at jordan.m.myers7.civ@army.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jordan Myers Grantor
    N/A
    jordan.m.myers7.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
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    W519TC-25-S-0001.pdf
    The U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), through its Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for basic, applied, and advanced scientific research from April 16, 2025, to April 15, 2026. This initiative encompasses various research topics, including autonomous platforms, AI/machine learning algorithms, decision-making support systems, human-AI integration, synthetic environments, and distributed AI methodologies. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations, either domestic or foreign, with foreign entities subject to security restrictions. Proposals should demonstrate clear relevance to Army missions, be scientifically sound, and offer innovative approaches, adhering to outlined submission requirements. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, potential contributions, qualifications, and cost realism. Awards may take the form of procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions, emphasizing that no cost sharing is required. Applicants are encouraged to register with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission. Regular updates and specific amendments to this BAA will be posted on Grants.gov.
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