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Research Funding Opportunities (HDTRA1-22-S-0003) is sponsored by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). DTRA is seeking innovative proposals for technologies to enhance artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to increase the speed of response against Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) and other emerging threats.
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits proposals for research and development of technologies in the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3-7 range.
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* **Contract Opportunity Type:** Special Notice (Updated) * **Updated Published Date:** Jun 01, 2023 03:30 pm EDT * **Original Published Date:**Feb 14, 2022 02:18 pm EST * **Updated Response Date:** * **Original Response Date:** * **Inactive Policy:**Manual * **Updated Inactive Date:** Feb 28, 2027 * **Original Inactive Date:**Feb 28, 2027 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** AC33 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT * 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) * **Place of Performance:** This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35.
016, FAR 6. 102(d)(2), and DFARS 235. 016.
This BAA is a competitive solicitation of proposals focused on research and development of technologies to meet the mission of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Formal Requests for Proposal regarding this announcement will not be issued.
With this BAA, DTRA is soliciting innovative proposals for technologies in the technology readiness level (TRL) 3-7 range that will lead to new or improved technical solutions for countering and deterring WMD and other emerging threats. Amendment 1 to this BAA is posted with updates based on the 2022 DTRA Strategy for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.
This includes update to the BAA as well as to its Attachment 5 Representations and Certifications. Addendum 1 to this BAA is posted as a research opportunity that expands on the Research & Development thrust area of “Control, disable, and defeat current and emerging WMD threats”. This addendum is open and in effect starting with date of posting through 2 June 2023 (the final date for Phase I submissions).
Addendum 1 Revision 1 to this BAA is posted to extend the final date for Phase I submissions to 16 June 2023. This is extended as no proposals were received to date for this addendum.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees; U.S. organizations, including small businesses. STTR requires a formal partnership with a U.S. research institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Phase I: up to $167,500; Phase II: up to $1.1M). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Research Funding Opportunities (HDTRA1-22-S-0003) are due February 27, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Research Funding Opportunities (HDTRA1-22-S-0003) is funded by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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