Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research at the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center
- Client
- Department of Defense · U.S. Army
- Solicitation No.
- —
- Posted
- 10/19/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 541715
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Lyndon Jagroop
Description
AI GeneratedThe US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) seeks basic and applied research to advance current and emerging alternative protein technologies between Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and 6. The program aims to integrate innovative biomanufacturing methods, novel meat-alternative products, and consumer research into military combat rations to enhance supply chain resilience, enable forward-environment food production, and reduce soldier load while excluding cell-cultured meat and insect protein. Eligibility for this sources sought announcement is restricted to Massachusetts-based offerors as determined by their CAGE code, including commercial and academic sectors. Offerors must submit a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) preproposal via email to the designated contacts by November 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, referencing BAA W911QY-25-R-0023. The overarching solicitation is effective from February 29, 2025, through February 28, 2030. Evaluators will review submissions using scientific and peer reviews. Concept papers are evaluated within 90 days based on technical merit, management approach, agency program importance, and proposed cost/price, while full proposals are rated on Technical/Scientific Merit, Management, Cost/Price, Past Performance, and Subcontracting/Small Business Participation Plans. Awards depend on evaluation results and fund availability.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- W911QY25R0023
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Dept of the Army › W6QK ACC-APG Natick
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Responses due
- Feb 27, 2030, 4:30 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Aug 13, 2025
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product/service code
- AJ11
- Place of performance
- Natick, MA
- Contracting contact
- Lyndon Jagroop
lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil
Read the official notice description
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) covers the following areas of scientific and technical areas of expertise: A. COMBAT FEEDING COMBAT FEEDING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS COMBAT RATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT B. SOLDIER PROTECTION AND SURVIVABILITY WARFIGHTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES 1. Integrated Protective Headborne Equipment and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools. 2. Modular Personal Protection Equipment (MPPE) and Injury Diagnostic/Assessment Tools. 3. Chemical/Biological Protection for Individuals. 4. Countersurveillance. 5. Body Worn Interactive Materials. 6. Materials Nanotechnology. 7. Advanced Protection, Integration Technologies/Systems and Assessment Methods. 8. Integrated Sound, Light and Blast Management for the Ears and Eyes. B. TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES 1. Multi-Functional Materials. C. MODELING AND SIMULATION 1. Individual Ground Soldier and Small Unit Operational Effectiveness and Survivability. D. SOLDIER EFFECTIVNESS 1. Body-Worn Systems, Hand-Held Devices, Smart-Lightweight Electronic Components, and Information processing to Increase Soldier Maneuverability and Protection through on-Soldier Sensing, Remote Sensing, and Knowledge Management 2. Biomechanics 3. Anthropometry 4. Warrior Performance 5. Soldier Power Sources, Power & Data Distribution and Management 6. Future Warrior Technology Integration. 7. Technology Assessment and Simulation Tools. 8. Ecological Approach to Warfighter Survivability; Perception-Action-Cognition 9. Soldier Centric Sensors, Information Portrayal, & Data Management Technologies. 10. Soldier/Squad Performance Optimization. 11. Human Factors 12. Soldier Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) 13. Biotechnology 14. Physical Performance Technologies E. EXPEDITIONARY MANEUVER SUPPORT Research and Development. Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Pulse (EMI/EMP) Protection Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Maneuver and Movement/Sustainment: Deployment/Durability Functional Integration of Multiple Technologies Miscellaneous F. AERIAL DELIVERY ADVANCED PERSONNEL AND CARGO AIRDROP SYSTEMS G. SIMULATION AND TRAINING TECHNOLOGY Live Training Simulation and Battlefield Effects: Medical Simulation and Training Advanced Interactive Simulation Cyberspace Warfare for Training (CyWar-T) Adaptive Instructional Systems Battlespace Visualization and Interaction Digital Environments and Battlespace Creation Artificially Intelligent Agents Collaboration with the Institute for Creative Technologies
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (W911QY) with descriptions matching "broad agency", performed in MA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| FOLIA MATERIALS, INCW911QY25CA052 · BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT AWARD FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR RAPID BIOLOGICAL DECONTAM | $250.0K | Mar 21, 2027 |
| REVISION MILITARY LIMITEDW911QY25C0006 · BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO FURTHER IMPROVE ENHANCED BALLIST | $863.5K | Feb 9, 2027 |
| ARCTIC HORIZONS INC.W911QY25CA065 · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORT SUBMITTED UNDER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) W911QY-20- | $180.0K | Mar 9, 2026 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 541715, performed in MA
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| SPECTRAL SCIENCES, INCFA945326CX013 · PERFORMANCE MODELING TOOLKIT FOR AUTONOMOUS, TRUSTED AI TARGET DETECTION, TRACKING AND IDE | $708.3K | Jul 16, 2031 |
| CHARLES RIVER ANALYTICS, INC.FA489026C0003 · AGENT BASED MODELS (ABM) TO ASSESS, INFLUENCE, AND FORECAST ADVERSARIAL DECISION-MAKING PR | $1.2M | May 31, 2031 |
| HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORPFA807526F0001 · SOLDIER SUSTAINMENT ANALYSIS FOR UNITED STATES ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAN | $92,000 | Mar 17, 2031 |
| THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC.W911NF25FA025 · THIS EFFORT WILL SUPPORT THE UNITED STATES ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND AR | $1.5M | Sep 30, 2030 |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYW912HQ25C0049 · SERDP PROJECT RC25-4751 ADDRESSING TERRESTRIAL CARBON CYCLE UNCERTAINTIES THROUGH ITERATIV | $203.0K | Sep 15, 2030 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 541715, since Oct 1, 2024
22,948 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION$5.3B
- 2. FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC$4.2B
- 3. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP$3.8B
- 4. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC$3.0B
- 5. THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION$2.2B
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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