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Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA) for Military Engineering and Engineered Resilient Systems

Special Notice from Department of Defense.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Closing in 68 days

Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation number
W912HZ25BOTAA
NAICS
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Place of performance
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Response deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) engages in research that addresses some of the world�s toughest challenges in Military Engineering (ME) and Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS). As a result, ERDC is requesting prototype concept white papers in response to this Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA). This announcement is continuously open; white papers may be submitted and will be evaluated for the general requirements of this BOTAA at any time throughout the year. The availability of funds may limit the ability of the U.S. Government to make awards in specific areas, nevertheless white papers are sought under this BOTAA. This BOTAA is considered a compettive process. White papers will be evaluated against the criteria in this announcement without regard to other submissions under this announcement. Please visit ERDCWERX for more information and how to submit a white paper. https://www.erdcwerx.org/broad-other-transaction-authority-announcement/

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Prior awards (USAspending)

Department of Defense obligated $14,777,575 under NAICS 541715 on awards whose period of performance started in the last 12 months.

Source: USAspending.gov, U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, https://www.usaspending.gov. Accessed Oct 24, 2026. Award totals are computed by DSE from USAspending.gov award data.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Dec 31, 2026. That is 68 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.