ARMY APPLICATIONS LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

The Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) within the U.S. Army Futures Command issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit disruptive technologies that can accelerate Army modernization across multiple domains. Proposals may address any of the listed focus areas—such as autonomous platforms, AI/ML, quantum technologies, power systems, or human performance—and must align with the Army’s seven priority lines of effort. Submissions are open‑ended from 2024 through 2029, beginning with a whitepaper followed by a full proposal if invited. Funding can be provided via contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other‑transaction instruments, with no fixed ceiling disclosed. Eligible entities include universities, nonprofits, state/local governments, for‑profit companies, and qualified foreign organizations. • Target research & prototype development in 16 technology focus areas (e.g., autonomous robotics, AI, quantum sensing, power/energy, etc.). • Three internal lines of effort: Discovery, Acceleration (2‑4× performance improvement), and Translation (commercialization and scaling). • Flexible award mechanisms (contract, grant, cooperative agreement, OT‑R, OT‑P) with no mandatory cost‑share unless using an OT instrument. • Open‑ended submission process: whitepaper first, then full proposal via Grants.gov or email; requires SAM registration and standard FAR/DFARS certifications. • Reporting includes monthly financial status reports and a final report; additional compliance for large awards (e.g., 2 CFR 200.88) may apply.