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.