US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
🏛 ACC APG - Natick
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations conducting scientific research on soldier technologies and military equipment. Eligible applicants include degree-granting colleges and universities, nonprofit research institutes, foreign organizations, and commercial firms of all sizes. Proposals must focus on exploratory development and advancing state-of-the-art technologies rather than specific hardware systems. Government facilities and organizations are not eligible.
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Program description
The Soldier Center is seeking solutions in the following scientific and technical areas:
- Combat Feeding & Equipment – Ration development, field feeding systems
- Soldier Protection & Survivability – Headborne protection, modular armor, chemical/biological protection, nanotechnology
- Modeling & Simulation – Soldier effectiveness, operational survivability
- Human Performance & Biomechanics – Body-worn systems, hand-held devices, soldier-centric sensors
- Expeditionary Maneuver Support – Energy efficiency, EMI/EMP protection, battlefield mobility
- Aerial Delivery – Advanced airdrop systems for personnel and cargo
- Simulation & Training Technology – Medical training, AI-based battlefield visualization, cyberspace warfare training
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is intended to fulfill requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing state-of-the-art technologies and/or increasing knowledge and understanding as a means of eliminating current technology barriers. This BAA DOES NOT focus on specific systems or hardware solutions. This BAA identifies DEVCOM SOLDIER CENTER research/exploratory development areas of interest and provides prospective offerors information on the preparation of proposals along with proposal evaluation factors. The Government may award purchase orders, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions against this BAA.
Read the Full BAA & Submission Guidelines: On SAM.gov https://sam.gov/opp/e8c7609f0f154df4afda846595bca888/view
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Concept paper or full proposal (per BAA guidelines)
- Technical narrative describing research approach
- Budget and cost proposal
- Organizational qualifications and relevant experience
- References and citations supporting technical feasibility
Program contact
- 👤 Lyndon Jagroop Grantor
- 📧 lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil
- 📞 3476768382
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.431 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$213,594,079
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$88,655,689
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$54,356,555
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$49,736,421
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$48,908,501
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$44,245,583
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$38,292,265
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$34,850,000
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$31,526,562
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$27,457,336
Top States by Funding
- MD 10 awards $367.6M
- MA 14 awards $215.1M
- CA 11 awards $194.0M
- TX 7 awards $139.0M
- PA 10 awards $133.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.431). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $764,057,529 | |
| 2025 | $750,782,726 | |
| 2026 est. | $800,000,000 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply?
Colleges, universities, nonprofit research institutes, foreign organizations, and commercial firms including small businesses. Government agencies and facilities cannot apply.
What research areas does this BAA cover?
Combat feeding, soldier protection, modeling and simulation, human performance, expeditionary support, aerial delivery, and training technology. The focus is on advancing state-of-the-art knowledge, not developing specific systems.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No, cost sharing is not required for this BAA. You can apply with 100% federal funding.
How should I submit my proposal?
Submit through SAM.gov. Review the full BAA document on SAM.gov for detailed submission guidelines, formatting requirements, and evaluation criteria specific to this announcement.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts vary by proposal scope. Review the full BAA on SAM.gov for specific guidance on funding ranges and contract instruments available.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on advancing scientific knowledge and eliminating technology barriers, not on building specific hardware or systems for immediate use.
- Clearly demonstrate how your research addresses one of the seven technical areas listed: combat feeding, soldier protection, modeling, human performance, expeditionary support, aerial delivery, or training technology.
- Review the full BAA document on SAM.gov thoroughly before writing. It contains detailed evaluation criteria, submission requirements, and proposal formatting rules.
- Emphasize the exploratory and developmental nature of your work. This BAA prioritizes research and experimentation, not production-ready solutions.
- For international firms or universities, confirm eligibility and any special compliance requirements before investing time in your proposal.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals focused on building specific hardware or complete systems instead of advancing foundational scientific knowledge. Submissions from government agencies or facilities, which are explicitly ineligible. Inadequate explanation of how the research eliminates current technology barriers or advances the state-of-the-art.
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