US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command is seeking solutions in various scientific and technical areas, including combat feeding and equipment, soldier protection and survivability, modeling and simulation, human performance and biomechanics, expeditionary maneuver support, aerial delivery, and simulation and training technology. The command is looking for concept papers and proposals from eligible organizations, including degree-granting colleges and universities, nonprofit research institutes, foreign organizations, and commercial firms. The goal of this Broad Agency Announcement is to advance state-of-the-art technologies and increase knowledge and understanding to eliminate current technology barriers. • 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