DoD SBIR 25.1 Broad Agency Announcement
ID: N6893625R0010Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

NAICS

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is inviting proposals for the DoD SBIR 25.1 Broad Agency Announcement, aimed at stimulating technological innovation and enhancing the role of small businesses in meeting DoD research and development needs. The program encourages small business concerns (SBCs) to conduct research and development in various defense-related topics, with a focus on increasing the commercial application of the results. Key deadlines include the opening of topics on January 8, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline on February 5, 2025, with additional details available on the DSIP website. Interested parties can contact Joel Blaine Ashworth at joel.b.ashworth.civ@us.navy.mil or Tara Randolph at tara.j.randolph.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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