BAA number W56KGU-23-R-RTID, entitled “Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate Broad Agency Announcement”
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, ACC-APG, has issued a Special Notice for a Call for White Papers (WP) under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-23-R-RTID, titled "Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate Broad Agency Announcement." This BAA seeks innovative technologies or methodologies in basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, or demonstration and validation related to the "Next Generation of Remote Sensing Capabilities." The overall BAA response date is April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This call invites White Papers for research and technology integration efforts. Submissions should focus on advancing remote sensing capabilities across various research categories, including basic research, applied research, advanced technology development (not system-specific), and demonstration and validation. All proposed technologies or methodologies must align with the overarching BAA W56KGU-23-R-RTID.
Contract Details
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) leading to the potential award of one or more contracts.
- Product Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development.
- Period of Performance: Up to an unspecified duration.
- Funding: Anticipated funding and award ranges are unspecified and subject to change. Option years are not guaranteed.
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a "two-step" process as described in the BAA; submitting a full proposal without a prior White Paper may lead to ineligibility. White Papers should adhere to a specified page limit (excluding ROM and Cover Page). Technical questions and White Papers are due by specific dates and times (detailed within the BAA), submitted via email to the RTI BAA Mailbox, with a copy to the Acquisition Advisor. All instructions from the BAA W56KGU-23-R-RTID apply. Requests for CUI documents require a JCP Certification Number and CAGE Code. Classified submissions require prior coordination with the RTI BAA Management Team.
Deadlines
- Overall BAA Response Date: April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 17, 2026.
- Specific White Paper and Technical Question due dates are detailed within the full BAA document.