UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement
ID: 325932Type: 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/325932
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    The Department of the Army's Materiel Command is soliciting proposals through the United States Military Academy's (USMA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) aimed at enhancing educational missions and addressing the Army's technological needs. This opportunity invites a diverse range of eligible applicants, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign entities, and for-profit organizations, to submit innovative research proposals across various campaigns such as Ballistics, Energy and Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence. The USMA emphasizes collaboration, particularly with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), to foster impactful research that aligns with the Army's operational requirements. Interested parties should note that the deadline for proposal submissions is March 31, 2025, and can contact Brandon S. Hill at brandon.s.hill24.civ@army.mil for further information.

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    USMA-BAA-Amendment 01.pdf
    USMA-BAA-Amendment.pdf
    The United States Military Academy (USMA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit proposals for research that enhances its educational mission and supports the Army's technological needs from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2025. This BAA encompasses a broad range of research areas categorized into multiple campaigns, including Ballistics, Weapons, and Protections; Energy and Sustainability; Materials and Facilities; Unmanned Systems; Human Support Systems; Emerging Technologies; Critical Infrastructure; and Life Sciences, among others. The USMA invites proposals from a diverse array of organizations such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, and private sectors, focusing on innovative research that can significantly impact Army capabilities. Proposals will undergo a competitive review, and applicants are encouraged to submit whitepapers beforehand to streamline the process. Funding instruments may include contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, technology investment agreements, or other transaction authorities. The announcement emphasizes the importance of collaboration and inclusion, particularly with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The document serves as a call to action for research and development that aligns with current technological advancements and the United States Army's operational requirements.
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