The U.S. Military Academy's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), effective from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2025, aims to solicit proposals for innovative research across various areas critical to Army capabilities. This announcement prioritizes collaborations with institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and other organizations, emphasizing areas such as energy sustainability, materials science, and emerging technologies, while encouraging participation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Interested applicants should engage with designated Technical Points of Contact for guidance and are invited to submit whitepapers and proposals throughout the announcement period.
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.