Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement

Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement

The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to fund pioneering research and development (R&D) projects in support of our nation’s security. Its purpose is to advance our scientific and technical knowledge and to apply such advances to the department’s operational environments.

A traditional Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is fairly specific in its subject matter requirements. The LRBAA is not. By design, it covers a wide range of subjects and is short on details. This enables S&T to contemplate proposals for original research that fall outside the scope of its more narrowly defined BAAs. To view a listing of S&T's current solicitations, visit S&T's Solicitation Portal.

 

To learn more about the LRBAA submission process and current solicitations please visit S&T's LRBAA website and Solicitation Portal.

https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/st-lrbaa 

Overview

S&T and Component programs may receive research concept material submissions through the LRBAA website and Solicitation Portal. The website contains current research topics, links to the LRBAA 18-01 FedBizOps solicitation, and information on how to submit to a topic. Prospective sources are strongly encouraged to read the entire solicitation.

DHS S&T’s modernized LRBAA is earmarked by: 

  • Transparent, simplified announcement with more details
  • Streamlined efficient submission procedures 
  • Notification of DHS interest in your research within 10 days
  • Flexible communications including dialogue with topic program managers, a virtual pitch and submission of an optional video

Businesses of all sizes, universities, national laboratories, and other R&D organizations (both domestic and international) can submit ideas through the LRBAA. By aligning topics to the highest priority needs, the LRBAA provides a mechanism to focus the unique capabilities and expertise of our partner base on solving Component critical homeland security problems.

Successful submissions to the LRBAA answer questions such as, “What research problem do you propose to solve? How is your concept different from and superior to solutions currently available elsewhere? What data and analysis do you have to support the contention that funding your R&D project will result in a significant increase in capability for DHS?”

  • The LRBAA is not allocated a pre-defined level of funding. As such, the provision of funds is an important consideration when an otherwise promising proposal is evaluated.
  • Products that are available to the commercial marketplace or support services of any kind cannot be contemplated or purchased through the LRBAA in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
  • The LRBAA is expressly for original, state-of-the-art research or unique prototypes that require proof of concept.
  • All submissions are peer reviewed.

Working with Industry to Find Technology Solutions for Homeland Security Problems

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) needs help from industry to find and harness technology solutions for homeland security. S&T works with homeland security operators to understand the capabilities they need to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. To help match industry know-how with the most pressing homeland security challenges, S&T developed the Industry Guide. The Industry Guide lays out DHS technology needs, describes S&T’s technical focus areas, and identifies opportunities and tools for industry to work with us.  (Industry S&T Guide Attached)