Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH BAA08 1
Apply for W81XWH BAA08 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 "USA 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 Nov 19, 2008 and posted on Oct 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1,000 candidate(s).
- 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 USA Medical Research and Materiel Command Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 08-1 is a continuously open funding opportunity from the Department of the Army, managed through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) on behalf of USAMRMC. Its central purpose is to attract research and development ideas that can solve medical problems affecting the American warfighter, whether deployed overseas or operating at home. The announcement functions as an umbrella solicitation covering a wide range of military-relevant medical science and technology topics, and it is designed to adapt over time as military operational needs evolve, threat assessments change, and advances in civilian and military biomedical research create new possibilities.
A key point of this BAA is that it supports the USAMRMC extramural research and development program, meaning it intentionally reaches beyond government labs to fund work performed by outside organizations. The government is explicitly seeking proposals from educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry, and the eligibility listing is broadly open (unrestricted) unless a specific area of interest or later clarification imposes limits. The types of funding instruments anticipated under the announcement include grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts, which matters because those mechanisms imply different levels of government involvement and different compliance and reporting expectations (for example, cooperative agreements often involve more substantial programmatic interaction than a typical grant).
The BAA is issued under the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 and implemented through the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework, which signals that the solicitation is structured to support competition and formal evaluation even when the exact research topics can be broad or exploratory. Rather than a single narrowly defined research project, the announcement provides a general description of the command's research programs and identifies specific areas of interest. It also lays out evaluation and selection criteria and includes proposal preparation instructions so applicants can align their submissions with what the Army will assess. Attachments are part of the package and include required forms that must be provided when submitting a full proposal, so applicants are expected to follow formatting and administrative requirements closely.
Operationally, this announcement uses a two-step submission approach built around preproposals. Preproposals must be submitted electronically through the USAMRAA website (www.usamraa.army.mil) using the BAA submission pathway. Because it is continuously open, preproposals can be submitted and reviewed throughout the year, rather than waiting for a single annual deadline, unless a separate notice sets special timelines for particular topic areas. This rolling review structure is meant to speed the intake of new concepts and keep the program responsive to emerging medical and technological needs tied to defense priorities.
From the provided opportunity data, the funding opportunity number is W81XWH-BAA08-1 and the associated CFDA program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The opportunity was posted October 1, 2008, with a closing date of September 30, 2009 (and archived October 30, 2009). The listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement. The record also indicates an expected awards figure of 1000 and an estimated total funding figure of $1,000,000; as with many broad BAAs, these fields can reflect planning estimates or database entries rather than a guarantee of a specific number of awards or a fixed pool, so applicants typically rely most heavily on the detailed announcement text for the most accurate funding expectations by topic area.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement online or need administrative assistance, the contact listed is Rebecca Tama, Grants Officer, reachable at 301-619-2381. The overall takeaway is that this BAA is designed as a flexible, year-round entry point for external researchers and companies to propose military-relevant medical R&D ideas, with structured evaluation criteria, required submission forms, and multiple possible award mechanisms depending on the nature and maturity of the proposed work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USA Medical Research and Materiel Command BAA 08-1 (W81XWH-BAA08-1)
What is the USA Medical Research and Materiel Command Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 08-1?
BAA 08-1 is a continuously open funding opportunity from the Department of the Army, managed through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) on behalf of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). It is intended to attract research and development ideas that address medical problems affecting the American warfighter, whether deployed overseas or operating at home.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is W81XWH-BAA08-1. The associated CFDA program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
Is this opportunity open year-round, or does it have a deadline?
The announcement is described as continuously open, meaning preproposals can be submitted and reviewed throughout the year. The opportunity record shows it was posted on October 1, 2008, with a closing date of September 30, 2009 (archived October 30, 2009). Separate notices may set special timelines for specific topic areas.
What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The central purpose is to solicit medical research and development concepts that can solve problems relevant to the health and performance of the American warfighter. The announcement is designed to remain flexible and adapt as military operational needs evolve, threat assessments change, and biomedical research advances create new opportunities.
What kinds of research topics does this BAA cover?
This BAA functions as an umbrella solicitation covering a wide range of military-relevant medical science and technology topics. It provides a general description of USAMRMC research programs and identifies specific areas of interest.
Who is this BAA intended to fund (intramural vs. extramural)?
This announcement supports the USAMRMC extramural research and development program, meaning it is specifically designed to fund work performed by organizations outside government laboratories.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
The government is seeking proposals from educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. Eligibility is broadly open (unrestricted) unless a specific area of interest or later clarification imposes limits.
What types of funding instruments may be used under this BAA?
The announcement anticipates multiple award mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts.
Why does the award mechanism matter (grant vs. cooperative agreement vs. contract)?
Different mechanisms can imply different levels of government involvement and different compliance and reporting expectations. For example, cooperative agreements often involve more substantial programmatic interaction than a typical grant.
How do submissions work under this BAA?
This opportunity uses a two-step submission approach built around preproposals. Preproposals are submitted first, and the process proceeds from there as described in the announcement.
Where and how do I submit a preproposal?
Preproposals must be submitted electronically through the USAMRAA website at www.usamraa.army.mil using the BAA submission pathway.
Is the review process rolling or batch-based?
Because the BAA is continuously open, preproposals can be submitted and reviewed throughout the year rather than waiting for a single annual deadline, unless a separate notice establishes special timelines for certain topics.
What does it mean that this BAA is issued under the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?
It indicates the solicitation is structured within a framework designed to support competition and formal evaluation. Even though the research topics can be broad, the BAA includes evaluation and selection criteria and proposal preparation instructions to guide applicants.
Are there proposal preparation instructions and evaluation criteria?
Yes. The announcement includes proposal preparation instructions so applicants can align submissions with what the Army will assess, and it identifies evaluation and selection criteria.
Are there required forms or attachments that must be submitted?
Yes. Attachments are part of the solicitation package and include required forms that must be provided when submitting a full proposal. Applicants are expected to follow formatting and administrative requirements closely.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected, and what is the estimated total funding?
The opportunity record indicates an expected awards figure of 1000 and an estimated total funding figure of $1,000,000. The listing also notes that, for broad BAAs, these fields may reflect planning estimates or database entries rather than a guarantee of a specific number of awards or a fixed pool. Applicants are advised to rely most heavily on the detailed announcement text for topic-specific funding expectations.
What is the best source for accurate funding expectations by topic area?
The detailed announcement text is the most reliable source for the most accurate funding expectations by topic area, especially since database summary fields in broad BAAs can be planning estimates rather than guarantees.
Who do I contact if I cannot access the full announcement online or need administrative help?
The contact listed is Rebecca Tama, Grants Officer, at 301-619-2381.
Why is this BAA described as flexible and adaptive?
It is designed to adapt over time as military operational needs evolve, threat assessments change, and advances in civilian and military biomedical research create new possibilities.
What is the overall goal of the rolling intake approach?
The rolling intake and review structure is intended to speed the intake of new concepts and keep the program responsive to emerging medical and technological needs tied to defense priorities.
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