Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH USSOCOM BAA 14 1
Apply for W81XWH USSOCOM 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 "USSOCOM Extramural Biomedical Research and Development 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 Apr 15, 2014 and posted on Apr 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The USSOCOM Extramural Biomedical Research and Development Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a time-limited funding opportunity from the Department of the Army (USAMRAA/USAMRMC in support of U.S. Special Operations Command) seeking new biomedical research and development ideas that help Special Operations Forces (SOF) maintain peak performance and survive life-threatening injuries or illnesses in real-world field conditions. The central theme is that SOF medicine is different from conventional military or civilian care because operators often work far forward, in isolated and austere environments, where evacuation may be delayed and advanced medical support is not readily available. As a result, the government is specifically interested in concepts that are practical under these constraints, meaning solutions that are rugged, lightweight, compact, and able to operate with minimal power. In addition to devices or tools, the BAA also welcomes research that improves techniques, procedures, or clinical practices that could raise survivability or performance without necessarily creating a new piece of equipment.
This BAA is structured to bring in extramural (outside government) innovation and is issued under federal acquisition rules that allow broad agency announcements for scientific research. A key boundary is that projects must fit within basic research, applied research, and certain types of development work that advance the state of the art or increase scientific understanding. It is not meant to fund the development or procurement of a specific end-item system or a hardware acquisition program. In other words, proposals should be framed as scientific study and experimentation with military-relevant application, rather than as a pitch to build and deliver a finished product for immediate fielding as a dedicated procurement effort. The announcement also emphasizes that funded work is expected to have value beyond SOF, with anticipated spillover benefits to broader military medicine and even civilian medical practice and knowledge.
The funding mechanism is flexible and can include cooperative agreements, grants, and procurement contracts, depending on the nature of the work and the government role in the project. The opportunity was posted April 15, 2014, with a closing date of July 31, 2014, and an estimated total funding level of $2.8 million. The government anticipated making about four awards, and the CFDA listing associated with it is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). Cost sharing was not required. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of organization types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full text of the announcement.
The application process is intentionally gated. Organizations cannot go straight to a full submission; they must first submit a pre-proposal or pre-application following the BAA instructions, and only those invited by the government may submit a full proposal. This approach typically helps the agency screen for relevance to SOF-unique needs and alignment with the research scope allowed under the BAA, before requiring applicants to invest the time and effort needed for a full package.
The announcement also highlights several administrative and compliance updates compared with the previous USSOCOM BAA. Research areas of interest were updated, and new instructions were provided for clearly marking proprietary information in full submissions. Additional content was added around conflicts of interest. Beyond standard current and pending support disclosures, principal investigators and key personnel were also required to report prior support within the last five years, which strengthens the government review of overlap, duplication, and commitment levels. The sections covering representations and certifications were revised, a new "Organizational Data" attachment was added, and an attachment formerly titled "Certificate of Environmental Compliance" was renamed to "Environmental Compliance Assurance." Facility Safety Plan Instructions were also updated, underscoring that safety and compliance expectations are part of the evaluation and award environment.
For practical purposes, a strong submission under this BAA would usually read as SOF-first problem solving: it would clearly describe an operationally realistic medical challenge in austere or delayed-evacuation settings, explain why the gap is unique or especially acute for SOF, and propose a research plan that produces defensible evidence (data, prototypes in a research sense, validation studies, or clinically relevant findings) while staying within the boundaries of basic/applied research and early development. The full announcement (and USSOCOM background information) is referenced online at http://www.socom.mil/, and applicants who had trouble accessing the materials were directed to the BAA help desk email listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the USSOCOM Extramural Biomedical Research and Development BAA?
This is a time-limited Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Department of the Army (USAMRAA/USAMRMC in support of U.S. Special Operations Command) to solicit new biomedical research and development ideas. The focus is on helping Special Operations Forces (SOF) maintain peak performance and survive life-threatening injuries or illnesses under real-world field conditions.
2) What problem space is this BAA trying to address?
The central theme is that SOF medicine often occurs far forward in isolated, austere environments where evacuation may be delayed and advanced medical support is not readily available. The government is looking for concepts that work under these constraints, not just in well-resourced hospital settings.
3) What kinds of solutions are considered practical for SOF field conditions?
The BAA emphasizes solutions that are rugged, lightweight, compact, and able to operate with minimal power. The intent is that resulting approaches can realistically be used in harsh, resource-limited settings.
4) Is this BAA only for medical devices or hardware?
No. In addition to devices or tools, the BAA also welcomes research that improves techniques, procedures, or clinical practices. A strong submission can focus on raising survivability or performance even if it does not produce a new piece of equipment.
5) What types of research and development activities are in scope?
Projects must fit within basic research, applied research, and certain types of development work that advance the state of the art or increase scientific understanding. Proposals should be framed as scientific study and experimentation with military-relevant application.
6) What is explicitly not the purpose of this BAA?
This BAA is not meant to fund the development or procurement of a specific end-item system or a hardware acquisition program. It should not be approached as a pitch to build and deliver a finished product for immediate fielding as a dedicated procurement effort.
7) Does the government expect benefits beyond Special Operations Forces?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that funded work is expected to have value beyond SOF, with anticipated spillover benefits to broader military medicine and even civilian medical practice and knowledge.
8) Who is this BAA intended to attract?
This BAA is structured to bring in extramural innovation, meaning ideas and capabilities from outside the government.
9) What funding mechanisms may be used?
The funding mechanism is flexible and can include cooperative agreements, grants, and procurement contracts. The specific mechanism depends on the nature of the work and the government role in the project.
10) How much funding is available and how many awards are anticipated?
The estimated total funding level is $2.8 million, and the government anticipated making about four awards.
11) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
12) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required under this BAA.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of organization types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full text of the announcement.
14) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2014, with a closing date of July 31, 2014.
15) Can applicants submit a full proposal right away?
No. The application process is gated. Organizations must first submit a pre-proposal or pre-application following the BAA instructions, and only those invited by the government may submit a full proposal.
16) Why does the BAA require a pre-proposal first?
This approach helps the agency screen for relevance to SOF-unique needs and alignment with the research scope allowed under the BAA before applicants invest the time and effort required for a full submission.
17) What qualities would typically make a submission strong under this BAA?
A strong submission would present SOF-first problem solving: it would describe an operationally realistic medical challenge in austere or delayed-evacuation settings, explain why the gap is unique or especially acute for SOF, and propose a research plan that produces defensible evidence (such as data, prototypes in a research sense, validation studies, or clinically relevant findings) while staying within basic/applied research and early development boundaries.
18) Were there any notable administrative or compliance updates compared with the previous USSOCOM BAA?
Yes. The announcement notes updated research areas of interest, new instructions for clearly marking proprietary information in full submissions, and additional content related to conflicts of interest.
19) What conflict of interest and support disclosures are highlighted?
Beyond standard current and pending support disclosures, principal investigators and key personnel were also required to report prior support within the last five years. This is intended to strengthen the government review of overlap, duplication, and commitment levels.
20) What changes were made to representations, certifications, and required attachments?
The sections covering representations and certifications were revised. A new "Organizational Data" attachment was added. An attachment formerly titled "Certificate of Environmental Compliance" was renamed to "Environmental Compliance Assurance."
21) Were there updates related to safety and environmental compliance expectations?
Yes. Facility Safety Plan Instructions were updated, and the environmental compliance attachment was renamed to "Environmental Compliance Assurance," indicating that safety and compliance expectations are part of the evaluation and award environment.
22) How should proprietary information be handled in a full submission?
The announcement provides new instructions for clearly marking proprietary information in full submissions. Applicants should follow the BAA instructions for identifying and labeling proprietary content.
23) Where can applicants find the full announcement and background information?
The full announcement (and USSOCOM background information) is referenced online at http://www.socom.mil/.
24) What if an applicant cannot access the online materials?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the materials were directed to the BAA help desk email listed in the notice.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Assisting Directly Funded AIDS Directors in Urban Jurisdictions and Other HIV Prevention Partners in Meeting the Changes in the Public Healthcare Systems and HIV Prevention Landscape
Previous opportunity: Moose and French Creeks Restoration in MT
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for W81XWH USSOCOM BAA 14 1
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (W81XWH USSOCOM BAA 14 1) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Local Thermal Management Systems To Reduce Building Energy Consumption Apply for DE FOA 0001123 Funding Number: DE FOA 0001123 Agency: Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Research Grant and Cooperative Agreement Program, Fiscal Year 2014 Apply for NRC HQ 60 14 FOA 0001 Funding Number: NRC HQ 60 14 FOA 0001 Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $225,000 |
| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Research Conference Grant and Cooperative Agreement Program, Fiscal Year 2014 Apply for NRC HQ 60 14 FOA 0002 Funding Number: NRC HQ 60 14 FOA 0002 Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| DoD Multiple Sclerosis Investigator Initiated Partnership Award Apply for W81XWH 14 MSRP IIPA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 MSRP IIPA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Direct On chip Digital Optical Synthesizer (DODOS) Apply for DARPA BAA 14 31 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 14 31 Agency: DARPA Microsystems Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Game Changing Opportunities In Technology Development (GCD) Appendix C2 Apply for NNH14ZOA001N 14GCD C2 Funding Number: NNH14ZOA001N 14GCD C2 Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Apply for G14AS00063 Funding Number: G14AS00063 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Department of Defense (DoD) Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Equipment/Instrumentation Apply for W911NF 14 R 0009 Funding Number: W911NF 14 R 0009 Agency: Dept of the Army Materiel Command Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Academic Research Program Apply for HM0210 14 BAA 0001 Funding Number: HM0210 14 BAA 0001 Agency: National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $7,200,000 |
| DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer Career Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 PRCRP CDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 PRCRP CDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer Idea Award with Special Focus Apply for W81XWH 14 PRCRP IA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 PRCRP IA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| CRNBAA14 001 Apply for CRNBAA14 001 Funding Number: CRNBAA14 001 Agency: NSWC CRANE Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Decision Frameworks for Multi Hazard Resilient and Sustainable Buildings Apply for 14 557 Funding Number: 14 557 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track 1 Apply for 14 558 Funding Number: 14 558 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis Apply for 14 559 Funding Number: 14 559 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Hand Proprioception Apply for DARPA BAA 14 30 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 14 30 Agency: DARPA Biological Technologies Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Innovative Systems for Military Missions Apply for DARPA BAA 14 25 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 14 25 Agency: DARPA Tactical Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| TECHNOLOGY ADVANCING PARTNERSHIPS CHALLENGE AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Apply for NNK14AA01A Funding Number: NNK14AA01A Agency: NASA Kennedy Space Center Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Autism Clinical Trial Award Apply for W81XWH 14 ARP CTA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 ARP CTA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Autism Idea Development Award Apply for W81XWH 14 ARP IDA Funding Number: W81XWH 14 ARP IDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "W81XWH USSOCOM BAA 14 1", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.