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.