Long Range BAA for the Undersea Security Program
ID: N00030-23-S-7002Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSTRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMSWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5127, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) of the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for Long-Range Science and Technology (S&T) projects to support the Undersea Security Program. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), numbered N00030-25-S-7002, invites research and development services focused on enhancing undersea and seabed warfare capabilities, as well as improving the survivability of submarines and unmanned undersea systems. The opportunity is open for one year and encourages submissions from all businesses, excluding certain government entities, with evaluations based on technical merit and relevance to Navy programs. Interested parties should contact David Shriner at david.shriner@ssp.navy.mil or (571) 481-1136 for further details, and must ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity ID to participate in this competitive funding opportunity.

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    The document outlines comprehensive requirements for submitting proposals for federal government contracts, grants, and RFPs, emphasizing content, format, and legal compliance. Key submission components include a cover page, technical proposal, cost proposal, DCAA pre-award survey, and a Statement of Work, all with specific formatting guidelines. Proposals under $250,000 have simplified requirements. The document stresses the importance of identifying intellectual property restrictions and requires electronic submissions. Contractor qualifications will be assessed through FAPIIS, and specific conditions apply to the use of government property, arms, ammunition, and explosives, including safety and security surveys. Additionally, it mandates compliance with SAM and E-verify, and requires thorough disclosure and mitigation plans for organizational conflicts of interest. The document also lists applicable FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses and highlights the requirement for certified cost and pricing data, along with enhanced security controls for defense industrial base networks.
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    The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) has announced a Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00030-23-S-7002 for the Undersea Security Program, inviting proposals for long-range science and technology projects related to submarine and unmanned undersea system survivability. The BAA encourages submissions from academia, industry, and research communities, emphasizing competitive procedures and providing details on eligibility, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. Proposals may encompass basic and applied research, with a focus on innovative technological advancements within various undersea security domains.
    The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) has issued Amendment #1 to the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00030-23-S-7002, inviting proposals for the Undersea Security Program. This BAA aims to support various research projects that enhance submarine and unmanned system survivability, with a focus on technology development and strategic analysis. Proposals will undergo evaluation based on their technical merit, relevance to Navy objectives, and availability of funds, with the announcement being open for submissions for approximately one year.
    The Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) has issued a Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00030-24-S-7002 for its Undersea Security Program, which includes SSTP, S3P, and SSWSP. This BAA seeks proposals for Long-Range Science and Technology (S&T) projects focusing on two key areas: research and development services related to undersea and seabed warfare capabilities, and technology ideas to enhance submarine and unmanned undersea system survivability. The announcement, open for approximately one year from August 1, 2024, outlines submission requirements for both white papers and full proposals, eligibility criteria for offerors (excluding FFRDCs and DoD/civilian agency labs), and the evaluation process. Technical merit, importance to agency programs, and fund availability are primary award considerations. All offerors must be registered with a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) in the System for Award Management (SAM). The BAA also emphasizes the SSP's commitment to providing subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.
    The Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) has issued a Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00030-25-S-7002 for the Undersea Security Program. This BAA seeks proposals for Long-Range Science and Technology (S&T) projects, focusing on research and development services related to undersea and seabed warfare capabilities, as well as technologies impacting submarine and unmanned undersea system survivability. The announcement, open for one year, encourages submissions from all businesses, including small and large, but excludes FFRDCs, Navy laboratories, military universities, and other DoD/civilian agency laboratories from direct awards. Proposals will be evaluated on technical merit, relevance to Navy programs, and funding availability. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide a Unique Entity ID. The BAA details submission requirements for unclassified and classified white papers and full proposals, emphasizing adherence to security and export control regulations. Cost sharing is not required, but voluntary contributions may be considered.
    This document outlines the comprehensive requirements for submitting proposals in response to a government solicitation, covering federal, state, and local RFPs. Key submission components include a cover page, technical proposal, cost proposal, DCAA accounting system survey, and Statement of Work, all with specific formatting guidelines. Proposals must identify any intellectual property restrictions, with different requirements for submissions above and below the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold, including detailed cost breakdowns for options and subcontracts. All submissions are electronic, with strict adherence to file formats. The document also details contractor qualifications, emphasizing responsibility assessments via FAPIIS, and outlines requirements for government-furnished equipment, use of arms/ammunition/explosives, SAM registration, E-verify compliance, and extensive organizational conflict of interest (OCI) disclosure and mitigation plans. Additionally, it lists applicable FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses, highlights certified cost or pricing data requirements under TINA, and mentions enhanced cybersecurity controls for certain defense networks.
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