DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
ID: 344592Type: 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/344592

Additional Information

https://www.arl.devcom.army.mil/opportunities/arl-baa/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is soliciting proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for foundational research aimed at enhancing the Army's scientific and technological capabilities. This BAA invites a diverse range of eligible applicants, including educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and for-profit entities, to submit research proposals that align with the Army's modernization priorities across various innovative fields such as advanced machine learning, biochemistry, and electrochemistry. The initiative is critical for fostering technological advancements that support military objectives and operational superiority, with a funding period extending until November 20, 2027, and an expected 2,000 awards anticipated. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries through the ARL BAA topics website and are encouraged to engage with ARL Technical Points of Contact prior to proposal submission.

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    All Topics Document for ARL BAA W911NF23S0001 2Nov2023.pdf
    The Current Research Topics for the DEVCOM ARL BAA for Foundational Research W911NF-23-S-0001 include advanced learning-enabled intelligent cyber physical systems, quantum degenerate atomic gases, biomolecular specificity and regulation, fractional order methods, and transport of electroactive species. The research topics aim to enhance the Army's mobility, agility, lethality, and survivability, improve electronic sensing capabilities, understand environmental chemistry, and advance fluid dynamics for future Army operational capabilities. These research areas focus on fundamental understanding, discovery of novel materials and phenomena, and development of advanced technologies and methodologies.
    All.pdf
    The document outlines the current research topics under the DEVCOM ARL Broad Agency Announcement for Foundational Research (W911NF-23-S-0001). It includes various research areas such as Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems focused on advanced machine learning, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Biomathematics, Bionic Electronics, and Electrochemistry, among others. Each section provides a brief description, keywords, and the emphasis on enhancing the U.S. Army's capabilities through innovative technology and science. Key focus areas range from improving decision-making processes in dynamic environments to exploring the intersection of biology and electronics for advanced biological applications. The program aims to produce foundational research that supports Army modernization priorities while fostering collaboration across disciplines. Essential attributes across topics involve practical applications that could lead to breakthroughs in soldier lethality, environmental resilience, and advanced data processing systems. This document serves as a call for proposals and outlines the strategic research interests of the Army, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge science to advance military objectives in various operational contexts—a vital mechanism in the U.S. government's RFP landscape aimed at fostering technological innovation.
    DEVCOM ARL BAA_W911NF23S0001 Amendment 2b.pdf
    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for foundational research. The BAA seeks whitepapers and full proposals for scientific research that supports the ARL's mission and research topics of interest. The funding opportunity is open to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, and for-profit organizations.
    DEVCOM.pdf
    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking proposals for foundational research to bolster the Army's scientific and technological capabilities from November 21, 2022, to November 20, 2027. This BAA combines previous announcements and aims to foster innovative scientific research that enhances Army operational capabilities. Interested applicants, including educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses, are encouraged to submit whitepapers and proposals related to a range of foundational research topics accessible on the ARL BAA topics website. Key funding opportunities include Single Investigator Awards, Short-Term Innovative Research Awards, Early Career Program Awards, Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, and others aimed at burgeoning researchers and educational outreach. The document elaborates on proposal requirements, eligibility criteria, and submission protocols, highlighting the importance of preliminary discussions with ARL Technical Points of Contact (TPOC) to guide applicants before effort investments. Overall, this BAA emphasizes the Army's commitment to leveraging innovative research for future operational superiority while ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations.
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