FY24/25 Naval Aviation North Stars Enterprise-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: N00019-24-S-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8470fba1001349509624de0f4253a812/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00019-24-S-0001 for research and development projects aimed at enhancing Naval Aviation Integrated Warfighting Capability. The BAA invites white papers focused on basic and applied research, including areas such as rapid prototyping, demonstration, and experimentation, to address specific interests in Joint Naval Aviation Mission Areas and Key Capability Focus Areas. This initiative is crucial for advancing technologies that improve mission effectiveness within the Department of Defense and supports naval operations. Interested parties can contact Emily H. Burghardt or Raymond C. Cannon at navalaviationnorthstarsbaa@us.navy.mil for further information, with proposals evaluated based on mission impact, technical maturity, and affordability.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emily H. Burghardt
    navalaviationnorthstarsbaa@us.navy.mil
    Raymond C. Cannon
    navalaviationnorthstarsbaa@us.navy.mil
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    FINAL_Naval Aviation North Stars BAA 04SEP2024.pdf
    The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00019-24-S-0001 for projects supporting Naval Aviation Integrated Warfighting Capability. The BAA invites white papers on basic and applied research to develop technologies for enhancing mission effectiveness within the Department of Defense. Proposals should address specific interest areas categorized under Joint Naval Aviation Mission Areas, Key Capability Focus Areas, Enabling Science and Engineering, and Enabling Digital Transformation. The BAA emphasizes innovation through rapid prototyping and experimentation to mitigate warfighting gaps and improve naval operations. Eligible applicants include academia, businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors, with a commitment to collaboration and information sharing. The proposal process is two-phased: submitting white papers followed by a full technical proposal by invitation. The evaluation criteria focus on mission impact, technical maturity, and affordability. The document also outlines compliance requirements, funding types, and the importance of intellectual property rights while adhering to export control laws. Overall, NAVAIR seeks innovative, adaptable approaches to advance Naval Aviation technologies and strategies effectively.
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