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DTRA Solicitation for Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking innovative research proposals to advance fundamental science and technology for countering weapons of mass destruction (C-WMD). - Government Buyer: - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of Defense - Research and Development Directorate, Chemical and Biological Technologies Department - Contracting office located at Fort Belvoir, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to accredited universities, industry, and non-profit research entities - Products/Services Requested: - Fundamental research, educational programs, and related efforts to counter C-WMD - Example research areas include: - Upconverting nanoparticles for detection - Quantum sensing systems - Drug targeted delivery systems - Quantum computing tools for research - Oral microbiome diagnostic tools - Chemical and biological defense solutions - Biomaterials for decontamination - Amplification mechanism studies - Microphysiological systems for predictive endpoints - Adaptive AI for defense - Quantum-enhanced data analysis - Advanced repellent materials - Synthetic biology sensing - Free-standing detection films - Services include: - Research collaboration with universities and research institutions - Data management and sharing plans - Multidisciplinary approach development - STEM education programs, postdoctoral fellowships, curriculum development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Preference for proposals with significant university involvement (minimum 30% of total value) - Two-phase evaluation: white papers followed by invited proposals - Awards may be grants, cooperative agreements, or other research transactions (no contracts) - No hardware or software is anticipated to be provided - Emphasis on student and STEM education involvement - Flexible award structures: base and option years, up to five years total - Funding pool up to $500 million, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $1 million annually - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Fort Belvoir, VA (DTRA headquarters and contracting office)

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeks research, educational program, or other effort proposals to counter weapons of mass destruction. The announcement is open from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2034, and anticipates awarding grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions for research. Submissions require pre-coordination and are evaluated in two phases: pre-application white papers and invited proposal applications. The program funding is $500,000,000 with an expected 10 awards, and efforts may be proposed for up to five years.

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