Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA07 10
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- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CELL ALL Ubiquitious Biological and Chemical Sensing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2007 and posted on Oct 30, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The due dates and times established for the receipt of White Papers and Full Proposals are as indicated in Section IV, Paragraph 3 of the BAA.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This BAA is open to ALL responsible sources. Offerors may include single entities or teams from private sector organizations, Government laboratories, FFRDCs, including Department of Energy national laboratories and centers, and academic institutions. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are eligible to respond to this BAA individually or as a team member of an eligible principal offeror, as so long as they are permitted under a sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Minority Institutions (MI), Small Business concerns, Small Disadvantaged Business concerns, Women Owned Small Business concerns, Veteran Owned Small Business concerns, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns, and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns are encouraged to submit proposals. The are also encouraged to join others as team members in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside pursuant to FAR Part 19.502 2.
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Opportunity Summary:
The CELL ALL Ubiquitous Biological and Chemical Sensing opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BAA07-10) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) run through HSARPA and issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. Its core goal is to push beyond the limitations of existing biological and chemical sensing networks, which the announcement describes as effective only in small, specific areas and expensive to deploy and sustain. DHS is looking for a step-change improvement that would enable much wider geographic coverage at far lower cost, ultimately strengthening national protection against weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by making sensing more distributed, scalable, and practical to operate.
The technical focus is on accelerating miniaturized biological and chemical sensing technologies, including concepts like lab-on-a-chip systems, and integrating them into common devices along with a communications approach suitable for large-scale, multi-sensor networks. The emphasis is not just on inventing a sensor in isolation, but on demonstrating a working proof-of-concept that ties together three pieces: (1) the sensing element(s) capable of detecting hazardous biological and/or chemical materials, (2) an integrated device form factor suitable for broad deployment, and (3) a communications concept that allows many sensors to function as a coordinated network. While the near-term detection targets are biological and chemical hazards, the program signals a longer-term vision where the same general approach could expand to explosive detection and, later, radiological detection through future collaboration with other organizations.
From a project structure standpoint, the announcement expects that first-year work will produce at least a relevant laboratory demonstration of the proof-of-concept sensor, device, and communications system for the “Cell All” concept. The solicitation also allows offerors to propose an optional second year that builds on first-year results, potentially including additional field experiments and more extensive characterization. In other words, year one is framed as the minimum viable demonstration in a lab environment, while year two is positioned as an opportunity to mature and test the concept further if the initial work is successful.
On the contracting and funding side, DHS states it is conducting a full and open competition (open to all responsible sources) under a BAA mechanism intended for basic and applied research and certain development activities, but not for the procurement of a specific operational system or hardware acquisition program. Awards under the BAA may take multiple forms, including procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction agreements, reflecting flexibility in how DHS can support different kinds of R&D performers and project needs. The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $3,000,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated.
Eligibility is intentionally broad. The BAA is open to single organizations or teams spanning private sector companies, academic institutions, government laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories and centers, provided participation aligns with applicable sponsoring agreements. The solicitation explicitly encourages proposals from and/or teaming with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), small businesses (including disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms), but clarifies that the program is not set aside under FAR Part 19, meaning there is no small-business set-aside even though such participation is encouraged.
Administrative details in the posting indicate it was posted on October 30, 2007, with an archive date of January 29, 2008. Proposal timing is governed by the BAA itself, with due dates for white papers and full proposals referenced as being specified in Section IV, Paragraph 3 of the BAA document. The full announcement was made available through FedBizOpps (as referenced in the posting) and also on the HSARPA BAA website, and questions were directed to the program’s BAA email address (BAA07-10@dhs.gov). For access issues with the electronic posting, the listed procurement contact was Margaret L. “Margo” Graves, Team Lead/Contracting Officer, within the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Science and Technology Acquisitions, though the solicitation instructs that all inquiries for the BAA should go to the BAA email address.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this program?
The opportunity is titled "CELL ALL Ubiquitous Biological and Chemical Sensing" and the Funding Opportunity Number is BAA07-10.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, run through HSARPA, and issued as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
What is the main goal of the CELL ALL program?
The goal is to achieve a major step-change improvement in biological and chemical sensing by moving beyond sensing networks that are limited to small, specific areas and are expensive to deploy and sustain. DHS is seeking approaches that enable much wider geographic coverage at far lower cost to strengthen national protection against weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
What problem is DHS trying to solve with this BAA?
DHS describes existing biological and chemical sensing networks as effective only in small, specific areas and costly to deploy and maintain. This BAA aims to make sensing more distributed, scalable, and practical to operate so coverage can expand significantly while costs decline.
What technical areas does the solicitation emphasize?
The BAA emphasizes accelerating miniaturized biological and chemical sensing technologies (including concepts such as lab-on-a-chip), integrating them into common devices, and pairing them with a communications approach suitable for large-scale, multi-sensor networks.
Is the program looking for a standalone sensor, or a complete system concept?
The emphasis is on a working proof-of-concept that ties together three parts: (1) sensing element(s) for detecting hazardous biological and/or chemical materials, (2) an integrated device form factor suitable for broad deployment, and (3) a communications concept that enables many sensors to function as a coordinated network.
What are the near-term detection targets?
The near-term targets are hazardous biological and chemical materials.
Does the program mention future expansion beyond biological and chemical detection?
Yes. The program signals a longer-term vision where the approach could expand to explosive detection and later radiological detection through future collaboration with other organizations.
What is expected by the end of the first year?
The announcement expects first-year work to produce at least a relevant laboratory demonstration of the proof-of-concept sensor, device, and communications system for the "Cell All" concept.
Is there an option for a second year of work?
Yes. Offerors may propose an optional second year that builds on first-year results. The second year may include additional field experiments and more extensive characterization, depending on what is proposed and supported by year-one outcomes.
How does the solicitation frame Year 1 versus Year 2?
Year 1 is framed as the minimum viable demonstration in a laboratory environment. Year 2 is positioned as an opportunity to mature the concept further and potentially test it more extensively (including field experiments) if initial work is successful.
What type of competition is this?
DHS states it is conducting a full and open competition, open to all responsible sources, under a BAA mechanism.
What is the purpose of using a BAA for this opportunity?
The BAA mechanism is intended for basic and applied research and certain development activities. The announcement notes it is not for procurement of a specific operational system or a hardware acquisition program.
What award instruments may DHS use under this BAA?
Awards may take multiple forms, including procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction agreements, reflecting flexibility in how DHS can support different R&D performers and project needs.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $3,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided posting details.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The BAA is open to single organizations or teams that may include private sector companies, academic institutions, government laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories and centers, provided participation aligns with applicable sponsoring agreements.
Are teams or partnerships allowed?
Yes. The solicitation allows proposals from single organizations or teams spanning multiple organization types (industry, academia, government labs, and FFRDCs).
Does the BAA encourage participation from certain institution types or business categories?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly encourages proposals from and/or teaming with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and small businesses (including disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms).
Is this a small business set-aside?
No. The solicitation clarifies the program is not set aside under FAR Part 19, meaning there is no small business set-aside even though small business participation is encouraged.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting indicates it was posted on October 30, 2007, and archived on January 29, 2008.
Where were the full announcement and supporting materials made available?
The full announcement was made available through FedBizOpps (as referenced in the posting) and on the HSARPA BAA website.
Where are the due dates for white papers and full proposals specified?
Proposal timing is governed by the BAA itself. The posting notes that due dates for white papers and full proposals are specified in Section IV, Paragraph 3 of the BAA document.
What email address is provided for questions about the BAA?
Questions were directed to the program's BAA email address: BAA07-10@dhs.gov.
Who is the listed procurement contact for access issues with the electronic posting?
For access issues with the electronic posting, the listed procurement contact was Margaret L. "Margo" Graves, Team Lead/Contracting Officer, DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Science and Technology Acquisitions.
Should all inquiries be sent to the procurement contact?
No. While a procurement contact is listed for access issues, the solicitation instructs that all inquiries for the BAA should go to the BAA email address (BAA07-10@dhs.gov).
What does "combined synopsis/solicitation" mean in this context?
The opportunity is described as being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning it was posted in a format that serves both as the public notice of the opportunity and as the solicitation document under the BAA framework (as described in the posting).
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