NAWCWD Broad Agency Announcement
ID: N6893626R0006Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b5b59e79762d40748e14c5c96367cbfc/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research and development in biotechnology, specifically excluding nanobiotechnology. This opportunity invites proposals for innovative solutions that align with the objectives outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Department of Defense Grants and Agreements Regulations, emphasizing that no formal Request for Proposal will be issued. The BAA is critical for advancing national defense capabilities, and NAWCWD retains the discretion to fund all, some, or none of the proposals submitted, with no reimbursement for proposal development costs. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Julie Dack at julie.j.dack.civ@us.navy.mil or call 760-793-3752 for further information.

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    Julie Dack
    (760) 793-3752
    julie.j.dack.civ@us.navy.mil
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