Notice · not open for bids · United States · Public tender
BAA for Advancement of Technologies for Use by Special Operations Forces
HQ Ussocom in the United States has published a notice (Special Notice) about “BAA for Advancement of Technologies for Use by Special Operations Forces”. It is not a call for bids: no tender is open to bid on yet, or the buyer has already chosen a supplier.
The tender in brief
US Special Operations Command seeks research white papers on disruptive technologies for operators
USSOCOM's science and technology directorate seeks white papers for applied research and advanced technology development in areas such as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, networks, biotechnology, effects, mobility and signature management. Efforts should aim for Technology Readiness Levels two to six, with development costs between $3 and $15 million and durations of 36 to 72 months. The announcement remains open for five years until 31 December 2025.
Who can win it
- Open to all responsible sources from industry, academia, individuals, and government laboratories
- Offerors must be capable of developing disruptive capabilities available within five to seven years
- For signature management projects, active security clearances and cleared facilities may be required
Key facts
- Procedure
- Special Notice
- Contract period
- 36 to 72 months per effort; announcement open for 5 years until 31 December 2025
- How bids are judged
- Peer review based on importance to agency programs, technical approach, schedule, and funding availability
- Published
- 31 Oct 2024
- Reference
- USSOCOM-BAAST-2020
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