Description
The Department of Defense Test & Evaluation/Science & Technology (T&E/S&T) program issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to fund advanced‑technology development (TRL 3‑6) that improves DoD test and evaluation capabilities. Offerors submit a white‑paper; successful papers may be invited to submit a full proposal for a contract, Other Transaction Agreement, or cooperative agreement. The BAA covers nine Test Technology Areas (TTAs) ranging from Autonomy & AI testing to Directed Energy, High‑Speed Systems, and Spectrum Efficiency. Funding is open‑ended (expires 14 Mar 2037) and awards are typically 36–52 months with options for extensions.
• Develop prototype hardware, software, or instrumentation that advances test‑technology needs (e.g., high‑G centrifuge, HPM sensor packages, cyber‑range tools).
• Follow a phased, risk‑mitigation approach (Concept Exploration → Engineering/Integration → Technology Characterization) with TRL‑based exit criteria.
• Provide extensive reporting (monthly, quarterly, phase reports) and comply with CUI, data‑rights, and property‑management requirements.
• Must be a U.S.‑based entity (or have approved foreign participation) and register in SAM; primary contact is Troy Darling at the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Orlando, FL.