NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
ID: N00173-24-S-BA01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)
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    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.

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    The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has announced a Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for basic and applied scientific research, focusing on diverse areas such as maritime applications, electromagnetic technologies, and advanced computing. Proposals require submission of white papers for initial consideration, with the opportunity for invited full proposals subject to technical merit, relevance to Naval missions, and availability of funding. Eligible applicants include academia, industry, and research institutions, with no reservation for specific business sizes, and applications must adhere to compliance, financial, and reporting regulations established by the Department of Defense and other governing bodies.
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) #N00173-24-S-BA01 aimed at soliciting proposals for basic and applied scientific research related to the Navy's mission requirements. This announcement allows for a broad range of research areas, particularly focusing on maritime applications across disciplines such as materials science, advanced technology development, and atmospheric sciences. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations, with special encouragement for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs). Funding types may include grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and technology investment agreements. Interested parties must submit white papers, which will be reviewed continuously, followed by invitations for full proposals if aligned with NRL’s interests. The document outlines eligibility criteria, application submission guidelines, and evaluation procedures emphasizing technical merit, naval relevance, and cost realism. NRL retains the right to fund any number, all or none of the proposals submitted. This BAA represents an opportunity for innovation in scientific research and technological advancement, fulfilling the operational needs of the Department of Defense.
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