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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 "Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for DHS Science Technology" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2007 and posted on Nov 14, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The due date and time 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.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This BAA is open to ALL responsible sources. Foreign or foreign owned Offerors are advised that their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures. Offerors may include single entities or teams from private sector organizations, Government laboratories, airport authorities, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and academic institutions. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including the Department of Energy National Laboratories and Centers, 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 to respond to solicitations such as this under the applicable 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 HUBZone Small Business concerns are encouraged to submit proposals and to join other entities as team members in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside pursuant to FAR Part 19.502 2. Independent organizations and teams are encouraged to submit proposals. However, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by DHS ST.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for DHS Science and Technology" (Funding Opportunity Number BAA08-01). It is presented as a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning it functions both as a public notice and as the formal request for submissions. The full BAA document was made available online through FedBizOpps (as referenced in the notice) and also posted on the HSARPA website (hsarpabaa.com). Because the details that control formatting, deadlines, evaluation approach, and submission content live in the full BAA document, DHS directs applicants to read the complete announcement and send questions to the BAA mailbox: BAA08-01@dhs.gov.
The core purpose of this opportunity is to attract proposals for long-range science and technology projects and innovative prototypes that could materially improve homeland security missions and operations. DHS S&T is looking for technologies that are revolutionary, emerging, or maturing, but not yet widely adopted, and that can be demonstrated through proof-of-concept work and prototyping. A central theme is transition: DHS S&T wants projects that can move beyond research and demonstration and ultimately feed into current or future DHS acquisition pathways. Put another way, the agency is not just funding ideas on paper; it is signaling strong interest in work that can be demonstrated, evaluated in realistic contexts, and positioned for operational adoption.
DHS S&T also frames its investment strategy around risk and payoff. The announcement explains that S&T intends to focus on areas where operational stakeholders are reluctant to invest because the technical or integration risk is too high, but where successful performance would yield major capability gains. This is a typical BAA posture: fund higher-risk R&D and prototyping where commercial or operational buyers may hesitate, while targeting solutions that could significantly improve mission effectiveness if proven.
The funding instrument is intentionally flexible. While the opportunity is listed under discretionary funding and includes cooperative agreements and grants, it also allows procurement contracts and "other transaction" (OT) agreements. That mix matters because the instrument can shape cost principles, intellectual property provisions, reporting requirements, and how closely DHS collaborates during performance. The announcement does not require cost sharing or matching, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have discretionary funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broadly open. The notice states the BAA is open to all responsible sources, and it explicitly includes a wide range of applicant types: for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities, and even individuals. Teams are welcome, and DHS explicitly notes that offerors may include combinations of private-sector entities, government laboratories, airport authorities, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and academic institutions. FFRDC participation is allowed either as a prime or as a team member, as long as the specific FFRDC is permitted to respond under its sponsoring agreement.
The announcement also highlights outreach and participation goals without setting aside funding. It encourages proposals from, and teaming with, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Institutions (MIs), and a range of small business categories such as small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone firms. At the same time, it clearly states there is no set-aside under FAR Part 19.502-2, which means awards will be competed under the BAA framework rather than reserved for small business.
Foreign participation is not prohibited, but it is flagged as subject to foreign disclosure review procedures. This is a practical consideration for any applicant with foreign ownership, foreign team members, overseas performance, or international data-sharing. Applicants in that situation would typically need to plan for additional review steps and potential constraints related to sensitive information, export controls, or disclosure rules.
Operationally, DHS S&T signals that awardees must be prepared to work in an integrated environment. Offerors are expected to cooperate and to exchange software, data, and other information with other contractors and with system integrators selected by DHS S&T. This indicates that S&T anticipates multiple, possibly complementary efforts running in parallel, and it wants the ability to integrate components, compare approaches, and assemble end-to-end prototypes or demonstrations. Applicants should read that as a requirement to plan for interoperability, documentation, interface transparency, and collaboration practices rather than treating the effort as a standalone research project.
The timing details are controlled by the BAA itself rather than being fixed in the summary. The notice states that due dates and times for white papers and full proposals are provided in Section IV, paragraph 3 of the BAA, and both the original and current closing date fields point back to that internal schedule. The posting date and creation date are November 14, 2007, and the opportunity archive date is January 15, 2009, which indicates the announcement was active during that period and then archived.
The issuing organization is DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division, and the notice lists a contracting contact for access issues: Linda Mulligan, Team Lead/Contracting Officer, DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Science and Technology Acquisitions. However, for substantive questions and official inquiries about the BAA, DHS directs correspondence to the dedicated email address BAA08-01@dhs.gov. For full requirements, submission instructions, and the specific technical topics DHS is seeking, applicants are instructed to consult the complete BAA via the referenced online sources.
FAQs: Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for DHS Science and Technology (BAA08-01)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for DHS Science and Technology" (Funding Opportunity Number BAA08-01).
2) Is this a synopsis or a solicitation?
It is presented as a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning it serves as both the public notice and the formal request for submissions.
3) Where can the full BAA be found?
The full BAA document was made available online through FedBizOpps (as referenced in the notice) and also posted on the HSARPA website at hsarpabaa.com.
4) Why is reading the full BAA important?
The controlling details for formatting, deadlines, evaluation approach, and submission content are contained in the full BAA document. The summary notice points applicants to the complete announcement for the requirements that govern submission and review.
5) What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The purpose is to attract proposals for long-range science and technology projects and innovative prototypes that could materially improve homeland security missions and operations.
6) What kinds of technologies is DHS S&T looking for?
DHS S&T is seeking technologies that are revolutionary, emerging, or maturing, but not yet widely adopted, and that can be demonstrated through proof-of-concept work and prototyping.
7) Does DHS S&T want research only, or operationally relevant outcomes?
The announcement emphasizes transition and indicates strong interest in work that can be demonstrated, evaluated in realistic contexts, and positioned for operational adoption through current or future DHS acquisition pathways.
8) How does DHS S&T describe its investment strategy (risk vs. payoff)?
DHS S&T states it intends to focus on areas where operational stakeholders may be reluctant to invest due to high technical or integration risk, but where success would yield major capability gains.
9) What types of awards or funding instruments may be used?
The opportunity supports multiple instrument types, including cooperative agreements and grants, and also allows procurement contracts and "other transaction" (OT) agreements.
10) Does the announcement require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The notice states the announcement does not require cost sharing or matching.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to all responsible sources. The notice explicitly includes for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities, individuals, and other eligible entity types listed in the notice.
12) Are team submissions allowed?
Yes. DHS explicitly notes that offerors may include combinations of private-sector entities, government laboratories, airport authorities, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and academic institutions.
13) Can an FFRDC participate?
Yes. FFRDC participation is allowed either as a prime or as a team member, as long as the specific FFRDC is permitted to respond under its sponsoring agreement.
14) Is this opportunity set aside for small businesses?
No. While the announcement encourages proposals from, and teaming with, certain small business categories, it clearly states there is no set-aside under FAR Part 19.502-2.
15) Does the BAA encourage participation from HBCUs and Minority Institutions?
Yes. The announcement encourages proposals from, and teaming with, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs).
16) Which small business categories are specifically encouraged?
The announcement encourages participation from small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone firms.
17) Is foreign participation allowed?
Foreign participation is not prohibited, but it is flagged as subject to foreign disclosure review procedures.
18) What does "foreign disclosure review" mean for applicants?
Based on the notice, applicants with foreign ownership, foreign team members, overseas performance, or international data-sharing should anticipate additional review steps and potential constraints related to sensitive information, export controls, or disclosure rules.
19) What collaboration expectations does DHS S&T set for awardees?
Awardees are expected to cooperate and to exchange software, data, and other information with other contractors and with system integrators selected by DHS S&T.
20) What does the information-sharing requirement imply for proposed projects?
It signals that DHS S&T anticipates multiple related efforts and may integrate components or compare approaches. Applicants should plan for interoperability, documentation, interface transparency, and collaborative working practices rather than treating the project as a standalone research activity.
21) Where are the due dates and submission deadlines listed?
The notice states that due dates and times for white papers and full proposals are provided in Section IV, paragraph 3 of the BAA. The summary fields for original and current closing dates point back to that internal schedule.
22) What are the key posting and archive dates shown in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are November 14, 2007, and the opportunity archive date is January 15, 2009.
23) Who issued the announcement?
The issuing organization is the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
24) Who should applicants contact for questions about the BAA?
For substantive questions and official inquiries, DHS directs applicants to email the dedicated BAA mailbox at BAA08-01@dhs.gov.
25) Who is listed as a contracting contact for access issues?
The notice lists Linda Mulligan, Team Lead/Contracting Officer, DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Science and Technology Acquisitions, as a contracting contact for access issues.
26) Where should applicants look for specific technical topics and submission instructions?
Applicants are instructed to consult the complete BAA (via the referenced online sources) for full requirements, submission instructions, and the specific technical topics DHS is seeking.
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