Opportunity Information: Apply for W912HZ22BAA01
The ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Funding Opportunity Number W912HZ22BAA01, is an open, rolling research and development funding opportunity from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). It is designed to solicit innovative ideas across a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technology disciplines that support Army and national civil works missions. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad set of organizations may apply as long as they can meet the government requirements laid out in the full BAA package. The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number associated with the opportunity is 12.630. The notice indicates an extremely high potential award ceiling (up to 99,999,999), which typically reflects the maximum possible value across a range of projects rather than a guarantee of typical award size.
ERDC is a multi-laboratory research organization, and this BAA spans topic areas aligned with several ERDC labs located across the United States. These include the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL); the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL); the Environmental Laboratory (EL); the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL); the Reachback Operations Center (UROC), all based in Vicksburg, Mississippi; the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire; the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) in Champaign, Illinois; and the Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) in Alexandria, Virginia. Collectively, these labs cover a very broad mission space, so the BAA functions less like a single narrowly defined grant and more like an umbrella mechanism for ERDC to evaluate and fund proposals that match current and emerging research needs.
The technical scope described in the announcement is expansive and includes, among other areas, hydraulics, dredging, coastal and ocean engineering, oceanography, instrumentation, and remote sensing; geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, soil-structure and soil-vehicle interactions, vehicle mobility, pavements, protective structures, and military engineering; geophysics and materials/structures research; environmental science and engineering topics such as aquatic plants, water quality, wetlands, dredged material management, and hazardous waste treatment; cold regions science including the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of snow and frozen precipitation; installation and infrastructure topics such as facilities maintenance, energy, and environmental issues affecting Army installations; and information technology areas including computer science and telecommunications management. In practice, applicants should expect that specific topic statements (often listed within the full BAA attachment) drive what ERDC is most interested in at any given time, and proposals are typically evaluated on how well they address those topic needs, the technical merit of the approach, and the likely transition or application value to ERDC missions.
A key feature of this BAA is that it remains open until it is replaced or superseded by another announcement, and proposals may be submitted at any time rather than only by a single hard deadline. While the source data lists an original closing date of 2023-03-31, the narrative language emphasizes that the BAA is continuously open until superseded, which is common for BAAs. Applicants should treat the full BAA document as the controlling reference for submission windows, formatting, and evaluation procedures, and should check the ERDC website (http://erdc.usace.army.mil) and the posting attachments for the most current instructions and topic updates.
ERDC strongly prefers electronic submission and provides distinct submission email addresses depending on which laboratory is sponsoring the topic area. For EL, GRL, GSL, ITL, and UROC, pre-proposals and full proposals are submitted to ERDC-BAA@usace.army.mil, which is also the general inquiry email for those labs under this BAA. CERL submissions go to CERL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil, CHL submissions go to CHL-BAA@usace.army.mil, and CRREL submissions go to CRREL-BAA@usace.army.mil. The announcement includes points of contact for administrative questions: Mrs. Andrea Knowles (Andrea.D.Knowles@usace.army.mil; 703-428-6519) for the general ERDC BAA mailbox, Ms. Andrea Thomas (CERL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil; 217-373-6746) for CERL, Ms. Christine Wilson (CHL-BAA@usace.army.mil; 217-552-5258) for CHL, and Ms. Melodie Fisher (CRREL-BAA@usace.army.mil; 601-634-4687) for CRREL. For technical questions about the research topics themselves, applicants are instructed to contact the technical personnel listed at the end of each topic area, but the proposal itself should not be sent to those technical contacts.
When submitting a proposal by email, the announcement requires specific identifying information in the body of the email so ERDC can route and track the submission properly. At minimum, applicants must include: the laboratory name and topic number (with the full laboratory name spelled out, not the acronym), the vendor name and address, the proposal title, and the total dollar amount requested. The notice also emphasizes that proposals must be submitted exactly as directed in the announcement (referencing Section 2, Paragraph C), which usually covers required file formats, required representations or certifications, page limits, and other compliance items that can affect whether a proposal is considered responsive.
Overall, this ERDC BAA is best understood as a standing invitation for industry, academia, nonprofits, and other capable entities to propose relevant R&D concepts that align with ERDC-defined topic areas across coastal, geotechnical, environmental, cold regions, construction, geospatial, and IT domains. Because it is open and topic-driven, the most competitive submissions are typically those that clearly map their research aims to a specific ERDC laboratory topic, show a credible plan and team to execute, and explain how the results can be tested, validated, and ultimately transitioned into tools, guidance, prototypes, datasets, or operational capabilities that ERDC and its stakeholders can use.Apply for W912HZ22BAA01
- The Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ERDC Broad Agency Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-03-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,999,999.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - W912HZ22BAA01
What is this funding opportunity?
The ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Funding Opportunity Number W912HZ22BAA01, is an open, rolling research and development opportunity run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). It is used to solicit innovative R&D ideas that support Army and national civil works missions across a wide set of technical areas.
What type of award does ERDC plan to use under this BAA?
The funding instrument identified for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of organizations may apply as long as they can meet the government requirements described in the full BAA package.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity is 12.630.
Is there a single deadline, or can proposals be submitted anytime?
The announcement describes the BAA as continuously open (open and rolling) and indicates it remains open until it is replaced or superseded by another announcement. Proposals may be submitted at any time rather than only by a single hard deadline. The source data also lists an original closing date of 2023-03-31, but the narrative language emphasizes the continuously open nature. Applicants should treat the full BAA document and current posting attachments as the controlling reference.
What is the award ceiling, and does it reflect typical award size?
The notice indicates a very high potential award ceiling (up to 99,999,999). This typically reflects a maximum possible value across a range of projects and does not guarantee that a typical award will be at that level.
What kinds of research topics does this BAA cover?
The technical scope is broad and includes (among other areas):
- Hydraulics, dredging, coastal and ocean engineering, oceanography, instrumentation, and remote sensing
- Geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, soil-structure and soil-vehicle interactions, vehicle mobility, pavements, protective structures, and military engineering
- Geophysics and materials/structures research
- Environmental science and engineering topics such as aquatic plants, water quality, wetlands, dredged material management, and hazardous waste treatment
- Cold regions science including the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of snow and frozen precipitation
- Installation and infrastructure topics such as facilities maintenance, energy, and environmental issues affecting Army installations
- Information technology areas including computer science and telecommunications management
How should applicants decide what ERDC is most interested in funding right now?
The BAA is topic-driven. Specific topic statements (often included in the full BAA attachments) typically indicate what ERDC is most interested in at a given time. Competitive proposals generally align clearly to a specific laboratory topic and explain the expected mission value and transition potential.
What are the ERDC laboratories included under this BAA?
This BAA spans topic areas aligned with multiple ERDC labs, including:
- Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) - Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) - Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Environmental Laboratory (EL) - Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) - Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Reachback Operations Center (UROC) - Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) - Hanover, New Hampshire
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Champaign, Illinois
- Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) - Alexandria, Virginia
Is this BAA more like one grant or an umbrella mechanism?
Based on the description, it functions as an umbrella mechanism spanning many labs and topic areas, allowing ERDC to evaluate and fund proposals that match current and emerging research needs.
How are proposals generally evaluated under this BAA?
The description indicates proposals are typically evaluated on how well they address ERDC topic needs, the technical merit of the approach, and the likely transition or application value to ERDC missions.
Where should applicants look for the most current instructions and topic updates?
Applicants are advised to use the full BAA document and posting attachments as the controlling references for submission windows, formatting, and evaluation procedures, and to check the ERDC website at http://erdc.usace.army.mil for current information.
Does ERDC prefer electronic submission?
Yes. ERDC strongly prefers electronic submission.
Which email address should be used to submit a pre-proposal or full proposal?
The submission email depends on which laboratory is sponsoring the topic area:
- For EL, GRL, GSL, ITL, and UROC: ERDC-BAA@usace.army.mil
- For CERL: CERL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil
- For CHL: CHL-BAA@usace.army.mil
- For CRREL: CRREL-BAA@usace.army.mil
Is ERDC-BAA@usace.army.mil also used for questions?
Yes. For EL, GRL, GSL, ITL, and UROC, ERDC-BAA@usace.army.mil is identified as both the submission mailbox and the general inquiry email for those labs under this BAA.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions?
The announcement lists the following points of contact for administrative questions:
- Mrs. Andrea Knowles: Andrea.D.Knowles@usace.army.mil; 703-428-6519 (general ERDC BAA mailbox)
- Ms. Andrea Thomas: CERL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil; 217-373-6746 (CERL)
- Ms. Christine Wilson: CHL-BAA@usace.army.mil; 217-552-5258 (CHL)
- Ms. Melodie Fisher: CRREL-BAA@usace.army.mil; 601-634-4687 (CRREL)
Who should be contacted for technical questions about specific research topics?
For technical questions, applicants are instructed to contact the technical personnel listed at the end of each topic area. However, the proposal itself should not be sent to those technical contacts.
What information must be included in the email body when submitting a proposal?
The announcement requires identifying information in the body of the email so ERDC can route and track the submission. At minimum, include:
- The laboratory name and topic number (with the full laboratory name spelled out, not the acronym)
- The vendor name and address
- The proposal title
- The total dollar amount requested
Does ERDC require the lab name to be spelled out rather than abbreviated?
Yes. The instructions specify using the full laboratory name (not the acronym) when providing the laboratory name and topic number in the submission email.
Are there specific submission instructions that must be followed exactly?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that proposals must be submitted exactly as directed in the announcement (referencing Section 2, Paragraph C). This typically includes required formats and other compliance items that can affect whether a proposal is considered responsive.
Should proposals be sent directly to the listed technical personnel?
No. While technical personnel can be contacted for topic-related questions, the proposal itself should not be sent to those technical contacts. Proposals should be submitted to the designated laboratory submission mailbox.
What kinds of organizations is this BAA trying to attract?
The description frames the BAA as a standing invitation for industry, academia, nonprofits, and other capable entities to propose relevant R&D concepts aligned with ERDC-defined topic areas.
What generally makes a submission more competitive under an open, topic-driven BAA like this?
Based on the description provided, stronger submissions typically (1) map the research aims clearly to a specific ERDC laboratory topic, (2) show a credible execution plan and team, and (3) explain how results can be tested/validated and transitioned into usable outputs such as tools, guidance, prototypes, datasets, or operational capabilities that ERDC and stakeholders can use.
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