Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
ID: N0016424SNB35Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c494109d70d4083af226e61452f9550/view
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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under the CFDA number 12.335, seeking innovative research and technology solutions from various sources, including academia, industry, and research institutions. The BAA aims to enhance NSWC Crane's capabilities in multiple domains, primarily Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electronic Warfare.
    This initiative focuses on developing hypersonic weapon systems, with an emphasis on enhancing performance, manufacturability, and testing capabilities, thereby contributing to the advancement of Navy operations. NSWC Crane intends to award multiple contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements for research projects, offering a rolling submission process with no set deadlines.
    The Division's broad research interests encompass ten technical capability areas, and proposers are encouraged to contact relevant technical points of contact for each area. The selection process will evaluate submissions based on their technical merit, military relevance, and cost-effectiveness, with an eye toward maximizing small business opportunities.
    Interested parties should submit abstracts and proposals in accordance with the specified guidelines, and further information can be obtained from Contracting Officer Danielle Peter or Requiring Technical Activity Maria Duran.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle Peter
    (812) 854-4510
    danielle.m.peter.civ@us.navy.mil
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    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_0001_BAA.pdf
    Amendment 01 modifies the original Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), eliminating references to technical and cost proposal templates while updating white paper page limits. This BAA invites innovative research proposals aimed at advancing NSWC Crane's mission areas, including electronic warfare, advanced electronics, and hypersonic weapon systems, with multiple award instruments anticipated. The document provides detailed eligibility criteria, federal award information, application processes, and evaluation criteria for potential proposers.
    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_0001_BAA.pdf
    The amendment to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division's Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) removes references to Technical and Cost proposal templates while updating White Paper page limits. This BAA invites proposals for innovative research and technologies that align with NSWC Crane's mission, emphasizing various thrust areas including Electronic Warfare, Advanced Electronics, and Power and Energy Systems, among others. Eligibility for competition includes all responsible sources from academia, industry, and the research sector, with specific encouragement for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.
    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_0002_BAA.zip
    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_0003_BAA.pdf
    Amendment 03 adds Charlie Walker as the technical point of contact for Electronic Warfare and related mission areas in a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane). The BAA seeks revolutionary research proposals and technology demonstrators to enhance national security capabilities, emphasizing the development of innovative solutions in various technical areas, with no assurance of funding for submitted proposals. Potential offerors are encouraged to engage with designated technical contacts to align their proposals with the agency's objectives.
    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_0004_BAA.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has issued Amendment 04 to its Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) inviting proposals for revolutionary research ideas and technology demonstrations, particularly in fields relevant to national security. Proposals may seek funding in areas including Hypersonic Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare, Strategic Systems, and more, but NSWC Crane retains discretion over funding and does not reimburse proposal development costs. Eligible applicants include all responsible sources, with a strong encouragement for participation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions, though no set-aside funds are allocated for these groups.
    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_BAA.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) inviting proposals for innovative research and technology demonstrators to enhance its mission areas, such as Expeditionary Warfare and Electronic Warfare. Proposals will be evaluated based on their scientific merit, alignment with military objectives, and availability of funding, without guaranteeing award for all submissions. Eligible applicants include both small and large businesses, with applications submitted electronically through established channels, and varying award structures such as contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements are anticipated.
    24SNB35_SPECNOTE_BAA.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative research proposals aimed at enhancing national security across various technical areas, including electronic warfare, advanced electronics, and hypersonic weapon systems. Proposals can be submitted by any responsible entity including industry, academia, and research institutions, with multiple award types possible, such as contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements. NSWC Crane emphasizes that all submissions will be treated as sensitive competitive information and reserves the right to fund any or none of the proposals received.
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