The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) inviting proposals for basic, applied, and advanced scientific research aimed at enhancing Army readiness and performance. The focus areas include critical research in behavioral and social sciences, such as holistic personnel assessment, leader competencies, team performance, and technological fluency, with an emphasis on innovative measurement techniques and advanced leader development. This opportunity is significant for fostering research solutions that improve human performance and adaptability in complex operational environments. Interested applicants, including institutions of higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, are encouraged to submit white papers to assess funding potential before full proposals, with the BAA open until April 30, 2028. For further inquiries, contact Wilveria A. Sanders at wilveria.a.sanders.civ@army.mil.

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The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for basic, applied, and advanced scientific research, valid from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2028. This announcement invites proposals focusing on areas critical to Army readiness and performance, particularly within behavioral and social sciences. Key research interests include holistic personnel assessment, leader competencies, team performance, and technological fluency. Various award mechanisms are available, such as procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, tailored to meet specific research needs.

Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, with a flexible interest in fostering innovative research solutions to enhance Army capabilities. Prospective participants should submit white papers to gauge funding potential before full proposals. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessments, innovative measurement techniques, and the development of advanced leader competencies suitable for complex operational environments. This BAA encourages scientific exploration aimed at improving human performance, with the goal of fostering the Army's operational readiness and adaptability to emerging challenges.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement through the competitive selection of proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and applied research. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369, &quot;The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984&quot; and subsequent amendments.ARI is the Army&#8217;s lead agency for the conduct of research, development, and analyses for Army readiness and performance via research advances and applications of the behavioral and social sciences that address personnel, organization, and Soldier and leader development issues. Programs funded under this BAA include basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development that can improve human performance and Army readiness.Funding of research and development (R&amp;D) within ARI areas of interest will be determined by funding constraints and priorities set during each budget cycle. Those contemplating submission of a proposal are encouraged to contact the ARI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) identified in Section G of this BAA or the responsible ARI Manager noted at the end of the technical area entry (Part II Section A of this BAA) to determine whether the proposed R&amp;D warrants further inquiry. If the proposed R&amp;D warrants further inquiry and funding is available, submission of a white paper or proposal will be entertained. The recommended three-step sequence is (1) initial contact with the ARI TPOC or responsible ARI Manager, (2) white paper submission, (3) proposal submission.This sequence allows earliest determination of the potential for funding and minimizes the labor and cost associated with submission of proposals that have minimal probability of being selected for funding. Costs associated with white paper or proposal submissions in response to this BAA are not considered allowable direct charges to any resulting award. These costs may be allowable expenses to normal bid and proposal indirect costs specified in FAR 31.205-18.Applicants submitting proposals are cautioned that only a Government Contracting or Grants Officer may obligate the Government to any agreement involving expenditure of Government funds.To be eligible for an award under this announcement, a prospective awardee must meet certain minimum standards pertaining to financial resources and responsibility, ability to comply with the performance schedule, past performance, integrity, experience, technical capabilities, operational controls, and facilities. In accordance with Federal statutes, regulations, and Department of Defense (DoD) and Army policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the Army.

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