Opportunity Information: Apply for HDTRA1 14 24 FRCWMD BAA
Apply for HDTRA1 14 24 FRCWMD BAA
- The Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.351 Basic Scientific Research Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2015 and posted on Mar 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
- See Section 3. Eligibility Information , of the BAA for full Eligibility Requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) titled "Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction" (Funding Opportunity Number HDTRA1-14-24-FRCWMD-BAA). It supports basic scientific research and other research and development efforts that advance the national mission of countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD). In practical terms, DTRA is looking for fundamental, early-stage research ideas that can improve the United States' ability to understand, detect, prevent, deter, and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related emerging threats. Because it is a BAA, it is meant to attract a wide range of innovative concepts over a multi-year window rather than a single narrowly defined project call.
The announcement notes that Amendment 1, posted June 10, 2015, is the most current revision at the time referenced and applicants are expected to rely on that amended version for the latest requirements and topic guidance. Two major changes are highlighted in the amendment: first, Thrust Area 7, Topic A was removed and is no longer an acceptable topic for submitting pre-application white papers; second, a new provision was added as Section 6.9.2, titled "Representation Regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements." The intent of that added section is to require applicants to represent compliance with restrictions related to internal confidentiality agreements, which is a compliance and eligibility-related condition that can affect whether an award can be made under a grant or cooperative agreement.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and allows multiple possible award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, "other," and procurement contracts. That mix matters because it signals DTRA may choose the instrument type based on the nature of the work and the degree of government involvement anticipated. The listing identifies the relevant assistance listing/CFDA number as 12.351 (Basic Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the summary information, which generally makes participation easier for universities, nonprofits, small businesses, and other research performers that may not have discretionary funds available for mandatory match.
In terms of timing and scale, the opportunity was originally posted on March 20, 2015, with a creation/update date of June 10, 2015, and it remained open for submissions until September 30, 2019 (with an archive date of October 30, 2019). The estimated total funding amount listed is $500,000,000 across the life of the announcement, which typically reflects a cumulative program estimate rather than a guarantee for any single applicant. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which usually indicates that award sizes are not capped or pre-set in the public summary and will instead be determined by the scope, merit, and availability of funds for individual selections.
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to a wide range of entity types, subject to the more detailed requirements in Section 3 of the full BAA. That kind of language commonly implies that universities, nonprofits, for-profits, federally funded research and development centers, and other qualified organizations may be able to apply, but applicants still need to confirm any constraints, required registrations, and compliance representations contained in the full announcement text.
Finally, DTRA is specific about communications. All general correspondence related to the BAA must be sent to HDTRA1FRCWMD-A@mail.mil (the BAA administrative mailbox). Questions tied to particular technical thrust areas must be directed to the thrust-area-specific email addresses provided in Attachment 7 of the full announcement. If an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the same administrative mailbox is listed as the point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) titled "Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HDTRA1-14-24-FRCWMD-BAA.
3. What agency is offering this opportunity?
This BAA is offered by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
4. What type of solicitation is this (BAA vs. traditional grant competition)?
This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which is designed to attract a wide range of innovative concepts over a multi-year period rather than a single narrowly defined project call.
5. What kinds of projects does DTRA want under this BAA?
DTRA is seeking fundamental, early-stage research ideas and other research and development efforts that advance the national mission of countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
6. What mission areas does the research need to support?
The research is intended to improve the United States' ability to understand, detect, prevent, deter, and respond to weapons of mass destruction threats, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related emerging threats.
7. What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number is 12.351 (Basic Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction).
8. Is this funding discretionary or mandatory?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
9. What types of award instruments can DTRA use under this BAA?
The listing indicates multiple possible award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, "other," and procurement contracts. The instrument type may be chosen based on the nature of the work and the degree of government involvement anticipated.
10. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the summary information provided.
11. What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $500,000,000 across the life of the announcement. This figure is typically a cumulative program estimate and not a guarantee of funding for any single applicant.
12. Are there minimum or maximum award sizes (floor/ceiling)?
The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which generally indicates award sizes are not pre-set in the public summary and will be determined based on scope, merit, and availability of funds.
13. When was the BAA originally posted and last updated?
The BAA was originally posted on March 20, 2015, and the creation/update date listed is June 10, 2015.
14. What is the submission window for this BAA?
The opportunity remained open for submissions until September 30, 2019, with an archive date of October 30, 2019.
15. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to a wide range of entity types, subject to the more detailed eligibility requirements and conditions in Section 3 of the full BAA.
16. Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean anyone can apply without conditions?
No. While the summary describes eligibility as unrestricted, applicants still need to review the full announcement (especially Section 3) for any constraints, required registrations, and required compliance representations.
17. What is Amendment 1 and why does it matter?
Amendment 1, posted June 10, 2015, is described as the most current revision at the time referenced. Applicants are expected to rely on the amended version for the latest requirements and topic guidance.
18. What major changes were made in Amendment 1?
Two major changes are highlighted: (1) Thrust Area 7, Topic A was removed and is no longer an acceptable topic for submitting pre-application white papers; and (2) a new provision was added as Section 6.9.2 titled "Representation Regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements."
19. Can applicants submit a pre-application white paper on Thrust Area 7, Topic A?
No. Amendment 1 states that Thrust Area 7, Topic A was removed and is no longer an acceptable topic for submitting pre-application white papers.
20. What is Section 6.9.2 about?
Section 6.9.2 is titled "Representation Regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements." Its intent is to require applicants to represent compliance with restrictions related to internal confidentiality agreements, which can affect whether an award can be made under a grant or cooperative agreement.
21. Does the internal confidentiality agreement representation affect eligibility?
It can. The added representation is described as a compliance and eligibility-related condition that may affect whether an award can be made under a grant or cooperative agreement.
22. Where should general questions or correspondence about the BAA be sent?
All general correspondence related to the BAA must be sent to HDTRA1FRCWMD-A@mail.mil.
23. Where should technical questions be sent?
Questions tied to particular technical thrust areas must be directed to the thrust-area-specific email addresses provided in Attachment 7 of the full announcement.
24. What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
If there is trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the administrative mailbox HDTRA1FRCWMD-A@mail.mil is listed as the point of contact.
25. Does the summary indicate where detailed topic guidance is found?
Yes. It indicates that applicants should rely on the amended version for topic guidance, and it references thrust-area-specific contacts in Attachment 7 of the full announcement.
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