Opportunity Information: Apply for W15QKN 18 R 01HZ
The "Defense Production Act Broad Agency Announcement" (Funding Opportunity Number W15QKN 18 R 01HZ) is a U.S. Army-led solicitation vehicle intended to support projects that align with Defense Production Act (DPA) priorities. It is issued by the Army Contracting Command, Benet Laboratories, and is categorized in the listing as an "Other" type of opportunity using an "Other" funding instrument and "Other" activity category. The associated CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 12.777, which is commonly used for Department of Defense-related assistance or research/support efforts tied to defense needs.
Rather than being a single one-time grant with one fixed scope, this announcement functions as a standing Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) framework with multiple "Project Announcements" released over time. The notice indicates that the BAA and "Project Announcement #1" were posted on FedBizOpps (FBO.gov), the federal contracting portal that has since been replaced by SAM.gov for current postings. The key practical implication is that interested parties would need to monitor the posted project announcements throughout the BAA's active period, because each project announcement can define its own technical focus, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and funding details.
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the opportunity is not limited to a narrow class of applicants (for example, not restricted only to nonprofits, universities, or small businesses). In practice, BAAs often attract a wide range of performers such as private industry (including defense contractors and manufacturers), academic institutions, nonprofits, and other qualified organizations capable of addressing defense-related technical or industrial-base challenges. Because the listing does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, the scale and quantity of awards likely depend on the individual project announcements released under the umbrella BAA, with funding amounts and award structures varying by topic and government need.
In terms of timing, the record shows a creation date of February 23, 2018, and an original closing date of February 22, 2023. That closing date typically reflects the end of the overall BAA period, but it does not necessarily mean every project announcement had the same deadline. Under many BAAs, each project announcement can have its own due date, and proposals are often accepted according to the schedule stated in that specific announcement. Anyone pursuing this opportunity would therefore need to locate and read the relevant project announcement(s) tied to the area they want to propose on, since the umbrella notice itself is intentionally high-level and mainly serves as a pointer to the rolling set of project-specific calls.Apply for W15QKN 18 R 01HZ
- The Army Contracting Command - Benet Laboratories in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.777.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-02-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-02-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Defense Production Act Broad Agency Announcement (W15QKN 18 R 01HZ) - FAQs
1) What is the "Defense Production Act Broad Agency Announcement" (BAA)?
It is a U.S. Army-led solicitation vehicle designed to support projects that align with Defense Production Act (DPA) priorities. It is structured as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), meaning it serves as an umbrella framework under which multiple project-specific calls can be released over time.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this BAA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W15QKN 18 R 01HZ.
3) Who is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Army Contracting Command, Benet Laboratories.
4) Is this a single one-time grant, or can there be multiple opportunities under it?
It is not described as a single, one-time grant with one fixed scope. It functions as a standing BAA framework with multiple "Project Announcements" released over time. Each project announcement may represent a different topic, need, or funding approach.
5) What does it mean that this is a BAA with "Project Announcements"?
It means the umbrella BAA is intentionally high-level and serves as the container for multiple project-specific calls. Interested parties typically must review and respond to the specific project announcement that matches their technical area, because each announcement can define its own topic focus, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and funding details.
6) Where was the BAA posted?
The notice indicates the BAA and "Project Announcement #1" were posted on FedBizOpps (FBO.gov).
7) Is FedBizOpps (FBO.gov) still the place to look for updates?
FedBizOpps (FBO.gov) has been replaced by SAM.gov for current postings. The practical implication is that interested parties should use the current federal portal and also track down the relevant project announcements associated with this BAA during its active period.
8) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 12.777.
9) What type of funding opportunity is this listed as?
It is categorized in the listing as an "Other" type of opportunity, using an "Other" funding instrument, and an "Other" activity category.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning it is not limited to a narrow applicant class. In practice, BAAs often attract a wide range of capable performers such as private industry (including defense contractors and manufacturers), academic institutions, nonprofits, and other qualified organizations able to address defense-related technical or industrial-base challenges.
11) Does the listing specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards. The scale and number of awards likely depend on the individual project announcements released under the umbrella BAA.
12) Will funding amounts and award structures be the same for every project?
Not necessarily. Funding amounts and award structures may vary by topic and government need, based on the specific project announcements released under the BAA.
13) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The record shows a creation date of February 23, 2018, and an original closing date of February 22, 2023.
14) Does the February 22, 2023 closing date mean every project announcement had the same deadline?
Not necessarily. That closing date typically reflects the end of the overall BAA period, but each project announcement can have its own due date. Proposals are often accepted according to the schedule stated in the specific project announcement.
15) What should an applicant do to respond appropriately to this opportunity?
An applicant would need to locate and read the relevant project announcement(s) tied to the area they want to propose on. Because the umbrella notice is high-level, the project announcement is where the technical focus, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and funding details are typically defined.
16) What is the main practical implication for organizations interested in applying?
Organizations should monitor project announcements released throughout the BAA's active period, since each project announcement can define different requirements and deadlines. The umbrella BAA serves mainly as a pointer to these rolling, project-specific calls.
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