Announcement for Upcoming 2026 NSRP R&D Project Solicitations
ID: NSRP-RA-26_PP-26Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3987f1dce2ba48049b88abc093d006dd/view
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    Posted Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Dec 1, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy's NAVSEA HQ, is preparing to issue Research Announcements (RA) for the upcoming 2026 National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) aimed at advancing U.S. shipbuilding and sustainment technologies. The NSRP requires participation from at least one U.S. shipyard for all projects, and an Idea Submission Form will be available year-round to facilitate early communication between potential Offerors and shipyards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing shipyard efficiency and meeting future demands through innovative research and development efforts, with a funding limit of $200,000 for Panel Projects and relaxed cost-sharing requirements for small businesses, non-profits, and academia. Interested parties can reach out to Elizabeth Frankart at NSRP-contracts@ati.org for further information, with key proposal submission dates and panel meetings scheduled throughout 2025.

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Elizabeth Frankart
NSRP-contracts@ati.org
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PreSolicitation Notice RA 26_PP26.pdf
Feb 19, 2025, 8:09 PM UTC
The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) is set to issue Research Announcements (RA) and Panel Project Solicitation proposals aimed at enhancing U.S. shipbuilding and sustainment technologies. The NSRP requires at least one U.S. shipyard participant for all projects, and an Idea Submission Form will be available year-round for early communication between potential Offerors and shipyards. For RA26, cost-sharing requirements are relaxed for small businesses, non-profits, and academia, while remaining unchanged for other entities. Panel Projects have a funding limit of $200,000 and encourage participation from multiple shipyards. The announcement includes timelines for the solicitation and evaluation process, with key dates for proposal submissions and panel meetings scheduled throughout 2025. Participation in NSRP panel meetings is encouraged to foster collaboration and technology transfer within the industry. Overall, the NSRP aims to improve shipyard efficiency and meet future demands through innovative R&D initiatives.
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