Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 13 R 0001
Apply for W911NF 13 R 0001
- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Broad Agency Announcement for Basic, Applied, and Advanced Scientific Research (FY13 18)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2015 and posted on Feb 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-13-R-0001 is a multi-year funding opportunity covering FY13 through FY18 for research that strengthens Army readiness and human performance through advances in the behavioral and social sciences. ARI positions itself as the Army's lead organization for research, development, and analysis tied to how people are selected, trained, led, organized, and supported, with the practical aim of improving performance across individuals, teams, and larger units in operationally complex environments. The BAA is competed under FAR 6.102(d)(2), and proposals selected for award are treated as the result of full and open competition consistent with the Competition in Contracting Act.
The BAA supports a spectrum of research maturity, explicitly splitting work into two broad tracks: basic research, and applied research plus advanced technology development. In other words, ARI is open both to foundational studies that expand scientific understanding and to more operationally oriented efforts that translate that understanding into methods, tools, or technologies the Army can realistically use. While the details of specific subtopics are contained in the full announcement, ARI frames its interests around four major areas: training; leader development; team and inter-organizational performance in complex environments; and soldier/personnel issues. Taken together, these themes point to research on learning and skill acquisition, leadership assessment and growth, coordination and communication under uncertainty (including across organizations), and the broad set of human factors and personnel-related challenges that affect readiness and retention.
Applicants are encouraged to treat the process as interactive rather than purely transactional. ARI notes that whether any particular research and development idea gets funded depends on priorities and budget constraints that can shift each cycle, so prospective offerors are urged to contact the relevant ARI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or the responsible ARI manager for the topic area to check fit and feasibility. The recommended path is a three-step sequence: an initial call with the TPOC or manager, followed by a white paper, and then a full proposal if the concept appears promising and funds are available. This structure is meant to reduce wasted effort by screening concepts early and aligning proposals with the most current ARI needs.
Awards can be made using different legal instruments depending on the nature of the work and the government-artist relationship: procurement contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements are all on the table. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. ARI explicitly encourages participation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions, as well as small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses. Domestic and foreign organizations may submit, but foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced entities are cautioned that security restrictions could limit or prevent participation depending on the specifics of the project.
There are also clear eligibility limits. Government laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and U.S. Service Academies are not permitted to participate as prime awardees under this BAA, though they may be allowed to contribute as subcontractors or subrecipients on a case-by-case basis. Cost sharing is not required. The program is associated with CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering), and it is categorized under science and technology and other R&D.
Administratively, the opportunity was originally posted February 6, 2013, with a closing date of February 5, 2018 (and an archive date in March 2018). Interested parties were directed to access the full BAA through the related documents in the posting and via the then-standard federal portals (FedBizOpps and Grants.gov) using the opportunity number W911NF-13-R-0001. For questions, ARI requested that inquiries be submitted in writing to the contracting point of contact at ACC (APG) RTP, Maria D. Nelson (maria.d.nelson.civ@mail.mil), to speed responses rather than relying on phone calls. Technical questions are intended for the topic-specific TPOCs listed in the full announcement, while business or contracting questions are directed to the ACC (APG) RTP point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ARI Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-13-R-0001?
W911NF-13-R-0001 is a multi-year Broad Agency Announcement from the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) that supported research during FY13 through FY18. The focus is research that strengthens Army readiness and human performance through advances in the behavioral and social sciences.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to improve Army readiness and performance by funding research and development related to how people are selected, trained, led, organized, and supported, especially in operationally complex environments.
What kinds of research does ARI support under this BAA?
The BAA supports two broad tracks: (1) basic research and (2) applied research plus advanced technology development. ARI is open to foundational studies that expand scientific understanding and to efforts that translate that understanding into methods, tools, or technologies the Army can realistically use.
What topic areas does ARI highlight in the announcement summary?
ARI frames its interests around four major areas: training; leader development; team and inter-organizational performance in complex environments; and soldier/personnel issues.
Does ARI recommend contacting someone before submitting a proposal?
Yes. ARI encourages an interactive process and urges prospective offerors to contact the relevant ARI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or the responsible ARI manager for the topic area to confirm fit and feasibility, since priorities and budgets can change.
What is the recommended submission path for this BAA?
ARI describes a three-step sequence: (1) an initial call with the TPOC or ARI manager, (2) submission of a white paper, and (3) submission of a full proposal if the concept appears promising and funding is available.
Why does ARI use a white paper step?
The white paper step is intended to screen concepts early, reduce wasted effort, and align full proposals with current ARI needs and available funding.
What award instruments may be used for selected projects?
Awards may be made as procurement contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, depending on the nature of the work and the government-recipient relationship.
Is this opportunity competed as full and open competition?
Yes. The BAA is competed under FAR 6.102(d)(2), and proposals selected for award are treated as the result of full and open competition consistent with the Competition in Contracting Act.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime applicant?
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) encouraged to apply?
Yes. ARI explicitly encourages participation from HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions, as well as small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses.
Can foreign organizations submit proposals?
Yes. The summary indicates that domestic and foreign organizations may submit. However, foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced entities are cautioned that security restrictions could limit or prevent participation depending on the project.
Are any organizations prohibited from participating as prime awardees?
Yes. Government laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and U.S. Service Academies are not permitted to participate as prime awardees under this BAA.
Can government labs, FFRDCs, or U.S. Service Academies participate in other roles?
They may be allowed to contribute as subcontractors or subrecipients on a case-by-case basis, according to the summary information provided.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required under this BAA.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 12.630 (Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under science and technology and other R&D.
When was the BAA originally posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was originally posted on February 6, 2013, and listed a closing date of February 5, 2018 (with an archive date in March 2018).
Where were applicants directed to find the full BAA and related documents?
Interested parties were directed to access the full BAA through the related documents in the posting and via the federal portals used at the time (FedBizOpps and Grants.gov) using opportunity number W911NF-13-R-0001.
Who should be contacted for contracting or business questions?
Business or contracting questions are directed to the contracting point of contact at ACC (APG) RTP: Maria D. Nelson (maria.d.nelson.civ@mail.mil).
How does ARI prefer to receive general inquiries?
ARI requested that inquiries be submitted in writing to the contracting point of contact to speed responses rather than relying on phone calls.
Who should be contacted for technical questions?
Technical questions are intended for the topic-specific TPOCs listed in the full announcement.
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