The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through the Naval Air Warfare Center, is soliciting proposals for the SBIR 24.3 Program BAA, aimed at fostering research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites small business concerns to submit innovative proposals that align with the program's objectives, which include addressing critical defense needs and advancing technological capabilities. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by 12:00 PM ET on October 16, 2024, with no late submissions accepted. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Anila Paul at anila.paul.civ@us.navy.mil or Tara Randolph at tara.j.randolph.civ@us.navy.mil.