ContractPresolicitation

A-- NAWCTSD R&D Broad Agency Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE N61340-26-S-0001
Response Deadline
Jan 25, 2031
1758 days left
Days Remaining
1758
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research and development in simulation and training technology, effective from January 26, 2026, to January 25, 2031. This opportunity aims to explore innovative training techniques and technologies that enhance the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of training systems, covering a wide range of research areas including training technology, simulation systems, and STEM education. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to agency programs, funding availability, and cost, with an emphasis on collaborative efforts between universities and industry. Interested parties should contact Wyatt Nunes at wyatt.k.nunes2.civ@us.navy.mil or Allison Laera at allison.m.laera.civ@us.navy.mil for further details on proposal submission and evaluation criteria.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541720
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSC Code
AJ12
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
N6134026S0001 - NEW BAA (FY26).pdf
PDF426 KBJan 26, 2026
AI Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) issued Broad Agency Announcement N61340-26-S-0001 for research and development in simulation and training technology. This BAA, effective from January 26, 2026, to January 25, 2031, covers various research areas including training technology and methodology, simulation systems, and computer applications. It also addresses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The recommended four-step process for offerors includes initial email communication, informal white paper submission, formal research proposal submission, and contract award. Proposals are evaluated based on scientific/technical merit, importance to agency programs, fund availability, and cost. NAWCTSD encourages collaboration between universities and industry, seeking innovative solutions for effective and cost-efficient training systems. The document outlines detailed requirements for proposal preparation, submission, and evaluation criteria, emphasizing the need for innovative and investigative approaches rather than specific hardware development.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJan 26, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJan 25, 2031
expiryArchive DateFeb 9, 2031

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

Orlando, Florida, UNITED STATES

Official Sources