Opportunity Information: Apply for CBMS BAA 07 01
Apply for CBMS BAA 07 01
- The Dept. of the Army Space Missle Defense Comman in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CBMS BAA 07 01" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.360 Research on Chemical and Biological Defense.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2011 and posted on Jan 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
CBMS BAA 07 01 is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) released under the U.S. Army (Space and Missile Defense Command) in support of the Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP). The main goal is to advance medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats so U.S. forces can prevent exposure effects where possible, rapidly diagnose what happened, and effectively treat casualties. The opportunity sits under the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD), specifically the Chemical Biological Medical Systems Joint Project Management Office (CBMS JPMO), which is responsible for building out the medical portion of the CBDP "system of systems" approach to CBRN defense.
The announcement explains that CBMS work is organized across three major portfolios. The Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (JVAP) focuses on biological protection, especially vaccines and related efforts that prime Warfighter immunity against selected biological threats. Medical Identification and Treatment Systems (MITS) emphasizes advanced development of products intended to be FDA approved, licensed, or cleared for prophylaxis, treatment, and diagnosis after CBRN exposure. The Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative (TMTI) targets newer, enabling approaches meant to speed countermeasure development and approval, including lifecycle bioinformatics and other emerging technologies that can compress timelines or improve confidence in products moving through development.
From a funding and award standpoint, CBMS BAA 07 01 is structured to accept and evaluate preliminary proposals (often called pre-proposals) on a rolling basis and is generally described as continuously open during the active period of the announcement. The BAA is designed to solicit (1) research and development activities that are not tied to procurement of a specific system or hardware buy, consistent with FAR 35.016(a) and applicable DoD grant regulations, and (2) prototype development efforts under the authority referenced as Section 845 of Public Law 103-160 (a pathway used historically by DoD for prototype-oriented projects). Awards could be made using multiple instruments depending on the project, including grants, cooperative agreements, "other" transactions, and procurement contracts. The posted record also lists an expected number of awards (100), but notes that actual awards depend heavily on available funds and government priorities at the time proposals are evaluated.
A key feature of the BAA is that it is not set aside for any particular class of applicant. The government states the purpose is to identify the best available science, and proposals are welcomed from a wide range of eligible sources including universities, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. In other words, it is broadly competed and the deciding factors are tied to merit, relevance to the stated Areas of Interest, and the evaluation and selection criteria described in the full announcement. The Areas of Interest attachment is central: it is where the government spells out the specific technical topics it wants to see addressed, and it also lists technical points of contact for topic-level discussions.
The administrative and submission guidance emphasizes electronic posting and updating through standard federal portals. The opportunity was publicized through Grants.gov, FedBizOpps (the legacy federal contracting site), and the JPEO-CBD website, with notices that the BAA could be amended over time with additional calls, clarifications, or changes to the application process as electronic submission tools evolved. The synopsis also notes that the opportunity was re-posted at one point to add an Adobe application package and revise the Areas of Interest section, indicating that applicants needed to pay close attention to the latest posted version and attachments rather than relying on an older download.
In terms of logistics and points of contact, the announcement provides a single email address (cbmsbaa@amedd.army.mil) for both technical and administrative communications, and it encourages prospective applicants to talk with CBMS technical staff before submitting. It also provides a Grants Officer contact pathway through the same email, plus fax and mailing details for correspondence referencing "BAA 07 01" at the Frederick, Maryland address. For technical issues with the Grants.gov submission process, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov help desk. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 12.360 (Research on Chemical and Biological Defense), and the posted grant record indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Finally, the timeline information in the record reflects the historical posting lifecycle: a posted date of January 30, 2009, an original closing date of August 30, 2009, a later current closing date of March 31, 2011, and an archive date of April 30, 2011. Practically, that means this specific BAA entry reflects a time-bounded solicitation that was open for submissions and updates during that period, with rolling evaluation while it remained active.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - CBMS BAA 07 01
What is CBMS BAA 07 01?
CBMS BAA 07 01 is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in support of the Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP). It is used to solicit proposals that advance medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
What is the overall purpose of this BAA?
The goal is to advance medical countermeasures so U.S. forces can (1) prevent exposure effects where possible, (2) rapidly diagnose what happened, and (3) effectively treat casualties following CBRN exposure.
Which organization manages this opportunity?
The opportunity sits under the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD), specifically the Chemical Biological Medical Systems Joint Project Management Office (CBMS JPMO). CBMS is responsible for building the medical portion of the CBDP "system of systems" approach to CBRN defense.
How is CBMS work organized under this BAA?
The announcement describes three major portfolios:
- Joint Vaccine Acquisition Program (JVAP): Focuses on biological protection, especially vaccines and related efforts to prime Warfighter immunity against selected biological threats.
- Medical Identification and Treatment Systems (MITS): Emphasizes advanced development of products intended to be FDA approved, licensed, or cleared for prophylaxis, treatment, and diagnosis after CBRN exposure.
- Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative (TMTI): Targets newer enabling approaches to speed countermeasure development and approval, including lifecycle bioinformatics and other emerging technologies that can compress timelines or improve confidence in products moving through development.
What kinds of projects is the BAA seeking?
CBMS BAA 07 01 solicits research and development activities that are not tied to procurement of a specific system or hardware buy (consistent with FAR 35.016(a) and applicable DoD grant regulations). It also includes prototype development efforts under the authority referenced as Section 845 of Public Law 103-160.
Does this BAA fund procurement or hardware purchases of a specific system?
As described, the BAA is aimed at research and development activities not tied to procurement of a specific system or hardware buy, rather than a traditional procurement for a defined item.
What is Section 845 (Public Law 103-160) in this context?
The BAA references Section 845 of Public Law 103-160 as an authority used historically by the DoD for prototype-oriented projects. Under this solicitation, that pathway is associated with prototype development efforts.
What types of award instruments might be used?
Awards may be made using multiple instruments depending on the project, including grants, cooperative agreements, "other" transactions, and procurement contracts.
Is there an expected number of awards?
The posted record lists an expected number of awards as 100. However, it also notes that actual awards depend heavily on available funds and government priorities at the time proposals are evaluated.
Is this opportunity set aside for small businesses or any particular applicant group?
No. The BAA is not set aside for any particular class of applicant. The stated purpose is to identify the best available science, and proposals are welcomed from a wide range of eligible sources.
Who can submit proposals under this BAA?
The announcement indicates proposals are welcomed from a wide range of eligible sources, including universities, nonprofit organizations, and private industry.
How are proposals evaluated and selected?
Selection is described as broadly competed, with deciding factors tied to merit, relevance to the stated Areas of Interest, and the evaluation and selection criteria described in the full announcement.
What are the "Areas of Interest" and why do they matter?
The Areas of Interest attachment is described as central to the BAA. It is where the government spells out the specific technical topics it wants addressed, and it also lists technical points of contact for topic-level discussions.
Does the BAA accept pre-proposals?
Yes. The BAA is structured to accept and evaluate preliminary proposals (often called pre-proposals) on a rolling basis.
Is the BAA open continuously?
It is generally described as continuously open during the active period of the announcement, with rolling evaluation while it remains active.
Where was the opportunity posted or publicized?
The opportunity was publicized through Grants.gov, FedBizOpps (the legacy federal contracting site), and the JPEO-CBD website.
Can the BAA be amended after it is posted?
Yes. The synopsis notes the BAA could be amended over time with additional calls, clarifications, or changes to the application process as electronic submission tools evolved.
Why is it important to use the latest version of the announcement and attachments?
The record indicates the opportunity was re-posted at one point to add an Adobe application package and revise the Areas of Interest section. That means applicants were expected to pay attention to the latest posted version and attachments rather than relying on an older download.
How do applicants communicate with the program for technical or administrative questions?
The announcement provides a single email address for both technical and administrative communications: cbmsbaa@amedd.army.mil. It also encourages prospective applicants to talk with CBMS technical staff before submitting.
Is there a Grants Officer contact?
The announcement provides a Grants Officer contact pathway through the same email address (cbmsbaa@amedd.army.mil), along with fax and mailing details for correspondence referencing "BAA 07 01" at the Frederick, Maryland address.
Where should applicants go for help with Grants.gov submission problems?
For technical issues with the Grants.gov submission process, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov help desk.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 12.360 (Research on Chemical and Biological Defense).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posted grant record indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the key dates for this BAA as shown in the record?
The timeline information reflects the historical posting lifecycle: posted date of January 30, 2009; an original closing date of August 30, 2009; a later current closing date of March 31, 2011; and an archive date of April 30, 2011.
What does "rolling evaluation" mean in the context of this BAA?
Based on the description provided, proposals (including preliminary proposals) could be submitted and evaluated on an ongoing basis during the active period of the announcement, rather than waiting for a single fixed review date.
What should applicants reference in correspondence about this opportunity?
The announcement notes correspondence should reference "BAA 07 01," including communications sent through the provided email and any fax or mailed correspondence to the Frederick, Maryland address.
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