BAAs are broad in their subject matter and focus on advancing science rather than acquiring specific products, which are instead covered under a Request for proposals.
They are not intended for acquisition "related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement."
"[1] The technique may be used to acquire "scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding."
[1] The announcement, published in Federal Business Opportunities,[3] describes "broadly defined areas of interest".
[1] Proposals received in response to the announcement are evaluated through a peer or scientific review process,[1] unlike the more traditional technique for evaluation of proposals under FAR Subpart 15.3[4] An award under the technique is treated as meeting the statutory requirement in the Competition in Contracting Act for full and open competition (vis a no-bid contract).