The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is soliciting proposals for its Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) #N00173-24-S-BA01, aimed at advancing basic and applied scientific research aligned with the Navy's mission requirements. This BAA invites innovative proposals across a wide range of research areas, particularly focusing on maritime applications in disciplines such as materials science, advanced technology development, and atmospheric sciences. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations, with a strong encouragement for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) to participate. Interested parties must submit white papers for initial review, with the potential for full proposals to be invited based on alignment with NRL’s interests. For further details, including eligibility criteria and submission guidelines, contact Mary Johnson at nrl_proposals@us.navy.mil or call 202-923-1558. The deadline for white paper submissions has been extended, and all other terms remain unchanged.