DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has issued a combined Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) (FAR Part 35; CFR 200.204) to solicit foundational research proposals that advance scientific knowledge and support the Army mission. This single announcement replaces the prior BAAs W911NF‑17‑S‑0002 and W911NF‑17‑S‑0003 and covers a range of award mechanisms, including Single Investigator Awards, Short‑Term Innovative Research Awards, Early‑Career Programs, Research Instrumentation Awards, and Conference/Symposia Grants. Proposals must align with the current ARL research topics listed on the ARL website (a daily static snapshot is used to verify alignment on the submission date) and address the evaluation criteria of scientific/technical merit, potential contribution to Army capabilities, and the qualifications and experience of the principal investigator and key personnel. Eligibility, cost‑sharing, and submission requirements are detailed in Sections C–D, with mandatory registration in SAM and provision of a Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals may be submitted as contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, or other‑transaction agreements, and will be reviewed according to the criteria outlined in Section E. Award administration follows standard federal policy requirements, including required representations, certifications, and reporting. The BAA emphasizes innovative, problem‑driven research where the government defines areas of need rather than prescriptive solutions, allowing diverse technical approaches.

Notice ID

fb4397dcc5284ec4aca8d0b0bbc17dd0

Solicitation Number

W911NF-23-S-0001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AJ11