The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is soliciting proposals under the DoD STTR 25.D Broad Agency Announcement, aimed at fostering research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and focuses on assessing security risks through a Due Diligence Program, as clarified in Amendment 1 of the announcement. The initiative is crucial for enhancing national defense capabilities and ensuring the security of military research and development efforts. Interested parties can reach out to Joel Blaine Ashworth at joel.b.ashworth.civ@us.navy.mil or Tara Randolph at tara.j.randolph.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.