2024 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) 24-01

The Department of Homeland Security Directorate of Science and Technology is seeking scientific and technical projects across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines. The agency wants to fund research and development that significantly improves or increases capabilities within the operational environment of the department and the Homeland Security Enterprise. This modernized Long Range Broad Agency Announcement features improved communications, transparent needs, submission options, and faster response times. The scope of work covers multiple scientific and technical topics, though nineteen specific topics have been removed through subsequent amendments. The agency anticipates issuing multiple awards under this announcement but reserves the right to select and fund all, some, or none of the submitted proposals. The procurement is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines for broad agency announcements, and no separate request for proposals will be issued. Bidders must bear all of their own proposal development costs, as the agency will not provide direct reimbursement for these expenses. Submitted materials will not be returned and will be treated as proprietary source selection information and controlled unclassified information. Key events for this solicitation included an Industry Day held on August 21, 2024, with slide decks and question-and-answer documents made available to potential applicants.