Science and Technology Broad Agency Announcement
ID: N66604-25-R-0329Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AC31)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dac027606fff4a6e8cd5982512ae09be/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit proposals for innovative research and development in undersea technology. This opportunity encompasses 27 specific subject areas, including submarine sonar, undersea communications, unmanned underwater vehicle technology, and anti-submarine warfare technologies, aiming to enhance naval capabilities through collaborative industry participation. The BAA is open for approximately five years, allowing continuous proposal submissions, with evaluations based on merit and relevance leading to potential invitations for full proposals. Interested parties can contact NUWC DIVNPT at NUWC_NWPT_02_BAA_Proposal_Submittal@us.navy.mil for further details, noting that funding will be sourced from RDT&E and RDDA, with no grants awarded.

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    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) soliciting proposals for innovative research and development in undersea technology. The BAA covers 27 specific subject areas, including submarine sonar, undersea communications, unmanned underwater vehicle technology, and various anti-submarine warfare technologies. It serves as an open invitation for industry participants to submit research proposals, aiming to foster collaboration in the development of solutions that enhance naval capabilities. Proposals will be evaluated without a formal Request for Proposals, and funding will come from various sources including RDT&E and RDDA, with no grants awarded. Offerors are encouraged to identify past investments that leverage NUWCDIVNPT's limited funds. The selection process will review white papers for merit and relevance, leading to potential full proposal invitations for “Promising” submissions. This document emphasizes the importance of advanced and innovative technology in modern naval operations, while outlining submission procedures and evaluation criteria, all while safeguarding sensitive information. The BAA remains open for approximately five years, allowing continuous proposal submissions during that period.
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