This BAA seeks white papers and proposals for novel ideas addressing industrial base technology gaps to support Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) modernization for the JPEO A&A portfolio. Efforts must focus on scientific study and experimentation for state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that maintain U.S. warfighter overmatch capabilities. Performance is associated with Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. The preferred period of performance is up to 3 years, with work summarized by 12-month increments. The announcement is continuously open, and offerors are encouraged to contact the technical point of contact before submitting.

The U.S. Army, through the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is soliciting white papers and proposals for novel ideas addressing industrial base technology gaps aligned with Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) modernization goals. Proposed efforts must involve scientific study and experimentation to advance state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that support U.S. warfighter overmatch capabilities. Offerors are strongly encouraged to contact the Technical Point of Contact before submitting, and white papers must follow specified instructions to be considered. Preferred proposals may cover up to a 3-year period of performance, with work summarized in 12-month increments. Performance would be in support of the JPEO A&A portfolio at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey.

This Broad Agency Announcement seeks proposals and white papers for new scientific studies and experiments to address Industrial Base technology gaps and advance manufacturing processes for armaments and ammunition. The period of performance for proposals is preferred to be up to 3 years. Budget information is not specified as an allowable direct charge for proposal costs, but they may be an allowable indirect expense. The primary location for the performance of services is with the Project Lead Joint Services at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. The announcement is continuously open and valid until its stated expiration date.