BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Operational Analysis, SSN/SSGN Survivability Program (S3P), and Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Materials, Design Concepts, and Technologies for Future Submarine Platforms

The Navy's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00024-24-R-2120 invites submissions of UNCLASSIFIED White Papers focused on the SSN/SSGN Survivability Program, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical materials, designs, and operational analysis for future submarine technology over a three-year period. Proposals will undergo a two-phased evaluation process, starting with White Papers, which will be assessed for merit, experience, past performance, and cost estimates, leading to potential contract awards based on the availability of funds. The BAA emphasizes that costs related to proposal preparation are not reimbursable by the government and all submissions are treated as competition-sensitive information.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit UNCLASSIFIED White Papers for the SSN/SSGN Survivability Program (S3P) and related technologies for future submarine platforms. The BAA invites proposals focusing on the survivability of submarines and unmanned undersea systems, emphasizing the need for advancements in understanding signal types, and developing Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) materials and design concepts. The announcement remains open from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026, allowing offers to submit anytime within this period. The proposal selection involves a two-phased process where Phase I requires White Papers detailing the proposed technology and capabilities, which may invite further Technical and Cost Proposals in Phase II. Evaluations will be based on technical merit, the offeror's experience, past performance, and cost estimates. The BAA stresses that submissions should have no expectation of direct reimbursement for preparation costs, and choices to initiate contracts will align with funding availability and competition principles. Key contacts for the BAA are provided, ensuring clarity for potential participants in the proposal process. This initiative underscores the Navy's commitment to advancing submarine technologies while fostering open competition in government contracting.