DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Foundational Research. This announcement grants researchers the opportunity to submit proposals for funding consideration to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL).

Previously, ARL announced two separate BAAs, one for Fundamental Research (W911NF-17-S-0002) and another for Basic and Applied Scientific Research (W911NF-17-S-0003). This current announcement combines both previous opportunities into one.

The key mission of ARL as the Army's foundational research lab is to apply science to maintain a dominant position in future conflicts. Its research mission covers basic and applied research, but could also extend to advanced technology development and component development when it aids the ARL's mission.

ARL collaborates across the national security enterprise to bring about changes rooted in the creation and utilization of scientific knowledge. The ARL has published research topics of interest for proposals on its website.

The BAA is issued under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and U.S.C. 4001, U.S.C. 4021, and U.S.C. 4022 which provide the legal authority for awarding research grants.

Proposals submitted and selected for awards are ensured to be the result of fair competition, abiding by the provisions of Public Law 98-369, the "Competition in Contracting Act of 1984" and all subsequent amendments.