The Army Applications Lab (AAL) under Army Futures Command is seeking disruptive technology research and development aligned with Army modernization priorities and its cross-functional teams. The BAA focuses on three lines of effort: discovery of novel capability concepts, acceleration of technologies delivering 2–4 times improvement over current or planned Army capabilities, and translation of breakthroughs into a scalable first-mover advantage for the Army. Key technology areas include translational research, Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as robotics, AI, autonomy, AR/VR, nanotechnology, quantum systems, synthetic biology, IoT, space systems, advanced networking/C2, additive manufacturing, and power and energy, as well as commercialization of dual-use solutions. Amendment 1, dated 20 October 2026, adds DFARS compliance information for proposals involving research, development, testing, manufacturing, handling, storage, transport, or receipt of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E).

The U.S. Army Futures Command, through its Army Applications Lab, is seeking proposals for disruptive research and development in key civil-military technology areas to support Army modernization. The effort focuses on discovery, acceleration, and translation of innovations that deliver a significant capability improvement. Technologies of interest include robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, advanced networking, space systems, and power and energy, among other Fourth Industrial Revolution areas. The goal is to develop dual-use solutions that create a first-mover advantage for the Army. No specific budget, performance location, or non-bid/proposal timelines are detailed in this description.