DoD SBIR 25.4 Broad Agency Announcement
ID: N6893624R0044Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, 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; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/611105beb8a7415c886e8c97b14be23c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is inviting proposals for the DoD SBIR 25.4 Broad Agency Announcement, aimed at stimulating technological innovation and enhancing the role of small businesses in meeting DoD research and development needs. This initiative encourages small business concerns (SBCs) to conduct research and development in various defense-related topics, with a focus on fostering participation from minority and disadvantaged individuals and increasing the commercial application of research results. Proposals will be accepted monthly throughout fiscal year 2025, with new research topics pre-released on the first Wednesday of each month. Interested parties can find more information and register for updates through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login, and may 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 inquiries.

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