Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH BAA 14 1
Apply for W81XWH BAA 14 1
- The Dept. of the Army USAMRAA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Broad Agency Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420 Military Medical Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 1, 2013 and posted on Oct 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), issued this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to invite outside organizations to propose medical research and development projects that matter to Service members and, by extension, civilian health as well. The central idea is to tap the extramural research community for new concepts and studies that can advance medical science in areas aligned with Army needs, recognizing that priorities can shift over time based on operational demands, emerging threats, and advances in civilian and military medicine. The announcement frames this as an ongoing pipeline for innovative research ideas rather than a single, narrow solicitation for one predefined project.
This opportunity is structured under the federal Broad Agency Announcement authority (Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 and relevant FAR provisions, including FAR 6.102(d)(2) and related sections). In practical terms, that means the Army is looking for scientific study and experimentation that advances knowledge and the state of the art. The work funded is expected to be basic research, applied research, and certain early development efforts, specifically excluding development tied to buying or fielding a particular system or hardware procurement. In other words, proposals should focus on generating new understanding, methods, or evidence, not on delivering a finished product tied to a specific acquisition program.
The BAA is continuously open during its active period, allowing applicants to submit both preliminary submissions and full submissions at any time during the 12-month window of the announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to start with a pre-proposal (also called a pre-application) to gauge USAMRMC interest before investing the time required for a full submission. A notable timing rule is that, even though the announcement accepts submissions throughout the open period, any individual proposal or application submitted under this BAA will not be considered for funding after 24 months from its submission date, which effectively puts a shelf life on each submission.
Awards under this BAA may be made using several funding instruments depending on the project and relationship needed, including grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other transaction-like procurement mechanisms as applicable under the posting. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA listing is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which lowers the barrier for applicants that cannot commit non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to many entity types (for example, universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and other organizations), subject to any additional clarifications within the full text of the announcement. The BAA’s purpose is not limited to exclusively military outcomes; it explicitly notes that funded research is intended to benefit and inform both military and civilian medical practice and knowledge, which is important for applicants whose work has dual-use relevance.
The FY referenced version of the BAA also highlights several administrative and compliance-related updates compared with prior years. Research areas of interest were updated, and there are clearer instructions on how to mark proprietary information when included in a full proposal or application. The announcement adds information and instructions regarding conflicts of interest and expands disclosure expectations: beyond current and pending support, principal investigators and key personnel must also provide prior support information covering the last five years. It also notes changes to sections addressing representations and certifications, adds an “Organizational Data” attachment, renames the former “Certificate of Environmental Compliance” to “Environmental Compliance Assurance,” and updates instructions for the “Facility Safety Plan.”
Key identifying details from the posting include Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-BAA-14-1, with a posted and creation date of October 1, 2013, an original and current closing date of September 30, 2014, and an archive date of October 30, 2014. For access issues or help with the announcement, the listed support contact is the BAA Help Desk at usamraa@aibs.org. Additional background on USAMRMC’s broader mission and programs is referenced at https://mrmc.detrick.army.mil/.
FAQs: USAMRMC / USAMRAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) to invite external organizations to propose medical research and development projects that are relevant to Service members and also beneficial to civilian health.
What is the main goal of the BAA?
The goal is to maintain an ongoing pipeline of innovative medical research ideas from the extramural research community. Rather than funding one predefined project, the Army is seeking new concepts and studies that advance medical science in areas aligned with Army needs, recognizing that priorities can shift based on operational demands, emerging threats, and advances in military and civilian medicine.
What kind of work does the Army want to fund under this BAA?
The BAA is intended to fund scientific study and experimentation that advances knowledge and the state of the art. Work is expected to include basic research, applied research, and certain early development efforts consistent with BAA authority.
What types of projects are excluded from this BAA?
Projects focused on development tied to buying, fielding, or procuring a particular system or specific hardware acquisition are excluded. Proposals should emphasize generating new understanding, methods, or evidence, rather than delivering a finished product tied to a specific acquisition program.
Is this a single one-time solicitation or an ongoing submission opportunity?
It is structured as an ongoing submission opportunity during its active period, designed to continuously accept and evaluate new research ideas rather than being limited to a single narrow project call.
When can applicants submit proposals?
Submissions can be made at any time during the 12-month open window of the announcement. The BAA is described as continuously open during its active period.
Is a pre-proposal (pre-application) required?
A pre-proposal is not described as mandatory, but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a pre-proposal (pre-application) first to gauge USAMRMC interest before investing the time needed for a full submission.
What is the "shelf life" rule for individual submissions?
Even though the BAA accepts submissions throughout the open period, any individual proposal/application submitted under this BAA will not be considered for funding after 24 months from its submission date. This effectively places a 24-month shelf life on each submission.
What funding instruments might be used for awards?
Awards may be made using several instruments depending on the project and relationship needed, including grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other transaction-like procurement mechanisms as applicable under the posting.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to many entity types (for example, universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and other organizations), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Does the research have to be exclusively military-focused?
No. The BAA explicitly notes that funded research is intended to benefit and inform both military and civilian medical practice and knowledge, which supports dual-use relevance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this BAA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-BAA-14-1.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 12.420, titled Military Medical Research and Development.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What legal or regulatory authority governs this BAA approach?
The announcement is structured under the federal Broad Agency Announcement authority (Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 and relevant FAR provisions, including FAR 6.102(d)(2) and related sections). In practical terms, this authority is used for scientific study and experimentation aimed at advancing knowledge and the state of the art.
What administrative or compliance-related updates are highlighted in the FY referenced version?
The provided information notes several updates: research areas of interest were updated; instructions were clarified for marking proprietary information in full proposals; conflicts of interest guidance and disclosure expectations were expanded; and disclosures now include prior support information for the last five years (in addition to current and pending support) for principal investigators and key personnel.
What disclosure information is expected for principal investigators and key personnel?
Beyond current and pending support, principal investigators and key personnel must also provide prior support information covering the last five years, based on the updates described.
How should proprietary information be handled in a full submission?
The BAA includes clearer instructions on how to mark proprietary information when it is included in a full proposal or application.
What changes were made to representations and certifications?
The announcement notes changes to sections addressing representations and certifications, based on the administrative updates described.
Are there new or renamed attachments or compliance documents mentioned?
Yes. The update adds an "Organizational Data" attachment, renames the former "Certificate of Environmental Compliance" to "Environmental Compliance Assurance," and updates instructions for the "Facility Safety Plan."
What are the key posted, closing, and archive dates listed?
Key dates provided are: posted/creation date October 1, 2013; original and current closing date September 30, 2014; and archive date October 30, 2014.
Where can applicants get help if they have trouble accessing the announcement?
The support contact listed is the BAA Help Desk at usamraa@aibs.org.
Where can applicants find more information about USAMRMC?
Additional background on USAMRMC's mission and programs is referenced at https://mrmc.detrick.army.mil/.
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