DoD SBIR 25.2 Broad Agency Announcement
ID: N6893625R0027Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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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)

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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 25.2 Broad Agency Announcement, aimed at stimulating technological innovation and enhancing the role of small businesses in meeting DoD research and development needs. This opportunity encourages small business concerns (SBCs) to conduct research and development in various defense-related topics, with a focus on increasing the commercial application of DoD-supported research results. Key deadlines include the opening of topics on April 23, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline on May 21, 2025, with further details available on the DSIP website. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Anila Paul at anila.paul.civ@us.navy.mil or secondary contact Tara Randolph at tara.j.randolph.civ@us.navy.mil for additional information.

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