United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) Broad Agency Announcement for Basic, Applied, and Advanced Scientific Research

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement through the competitive selection of proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and applied research. Proposals submitted in response to this BAA and selected for award are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369, "The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984" and subsequent amendments. ARI is the Army’s lead agency for the conduct of research, development, and analyses for Army readiness and performance via research advances and applications of the behavioral and social sciences that address personnel, organization, and Soldier and leader development issues. Programs funded under this BAA include basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development that can improve human performance and Army readiness. Funding of research and development (R&D) within ARI areas of interest will be determined by funding constraints and priorities set during each budget cycle. Those contemplating submission of a proposal are encouraged to contact the ARI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) identified in Section G of this BAA or the responsible ARI Manager noted at the end of the technical area entry (Part II Section A of this BAA) to determine whether the proposed R&D warrants further inquiry. If the proposed R&D warrants further inquiry and funding is available, submission of a white paper or proposal will be entertained. The recommended three-step sequence is (1) initial contact with the ARI TPOC or responsible ARI Manager, (2) white paper submission, (3) proposal submission. This sequence allows earliest determination of the potential for funding and minimizes the labor and cost associated with submission of proposals that have minimal probability of being selected for funding. Costs associated with white paper or proposal submissions in response to this BAA are not considered allowable direct charges to any resulting award. These costs may be allowable expenses to normal bid and proposal indirect costs specified in FAR 31.205-18. Applicants submitting proposals are cautioned that only a Government Contracting or Grants Officer may obligate the Government to any agreement involving expenditure of Government funds. To be eligible for an award under this announcement, a prospective awardee must meet certain minimum standards pertaining to financial resources and responsibility, ability to comply with the performance schedule, past performance, integrity, experience, technical capabilities, operational controls, and facilities. In accordance with Federal statutes, regulations, and Department of Defense (DoD) and Army policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the Army.

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BAA Enlisted Career Progression Sources Sought Notice_Final

W911NF-23-S-0010
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
REQUEST FOR WHITE PAPERS
BAA TOPIC II A.2-.a.ii: Holistic Personnel Assessment
Influences on Enlisted Soldier Career Progression
INTRODUCTION
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W911NF-23-S-0010 was publicized on SAM.gov and Grants.gov
on 01 May 2023. This Sources Sought Notice calls for White Paper submissions in reference to the BAA
Topic II A.2.a.ii: Holistic Personnel Assessment. The United States Army Research Institute for the
Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) Broad Agency announcement W911NF-23-S-0010, issued under
the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, provides for the
competitive selection of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the
development of a specific system or hardware procurement. A Proposal submitted in response to this
BAA and selected for award is considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full
compliance with the provisions of Public Law 98-369, “The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984,"
and subsequent amendments. Funding of research and development (R&D) within ARI areas of interest
will be determined by funding constraints and priorities set during each budget cycle. Any award related
to the submission of a White Paper and subsequent Proposal requested by this Notice is subject to funds
availability and priorities. ARI may choose not to select any new award due to unavailability of funds or
other factors.