ContractSources Sought

FY26 NAWCAD Propulsion and Power Technology Development Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

DEPT OF DEFENSE• N00421-25-S-0003

Response Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

182 days left

Days Remaining

182

Until deadline

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is soliciting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026 Propulsion and Power Technology Development Program under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The program aims to advance research and development in key areas such as Advanced Aircraft Electrical Power Systems, Fuel and Lubricant Technology, Aircraft Operational Energy Technology, Condition Based Maintenance, and Advanced Propulsion System Technology. This initiative is critical for enhancing the Navy's capabilities in propulsion and power systems for naval air vehicles. Interested parties must submit white papers by September 30, 2026, to Stacey Stone or Josephine F. Washington, with evaluations based on scientific merit, potential contributions to Navy objectives, and cost realism. Funding for resultant contracts will depend on availability, and the Navy encourages participation from small businesses and minority institutions.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC Code

AC14

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

N0042125S0003_FY26 BAA Guide ASG PPE - Final.pdf

PDF•354 KB•Sep 26, 2025

AI Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division seeks proposals for its Fiscal Year 2026 Naval Aviation Propulsion and Power Technology Development Programs. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) covers advanced research and development in five key areas: Advanced Aircraft Electrical Power Systems (BAA 121), Fuel and Lubricant Technology (BAA 122), Aircraft Operational Energy Technology (BAA 123), Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), CBM+, Prognostics, Diagnostics, and Health Monitoring (BAA 124), and Advanced Propulsion System Technology (BAA 125). The BAA outlines a two-step proposal process, starting with White Papers, followed by formal technical and cost proposals if invited. Eligibility requires meeting financial and technical standards, with specific guidance for small businesses and other entities. The primary evaluation criteria are scientific merit and potential contributions to Navy objectives, with secondary criteria including offeror capabilities and cost realism. Expected award dates are Fiscal Years 2025-2029, with funding dependent on availability. Submissions are due to Stacey Stone or Jossie Washington, with technical points of contact provided for each BAA topic.