Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Airborne Systems Integration (ASI) Division
ID: N68335-25-R-0403Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c75933c7af7a42999d6dbcd68bad3d44/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is soliciting proposals under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N68335-25-R-0403 for research and development support in advanced technologies related to air platforms, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and naval air system security. The BAA aims to enhance capabilities in areas such as advanced computing, sensor technologies, and operational effectiveness for various Navy missions, including surveillance and warfare operations. This initiative emphasizes innovative approaches that promote rapid development and integration of technologies while reducing costs and increasing system availability. Interested parties should submit proposal abstracts by the closing date of April 9, 2026, and can contact Truman Harris at truman.b.harris3.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Truman Harris
truman.b.harris3.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
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Posted
BAA_FY25_N68335-24-R-0403.pdf
Apr 9, 2025, 3:08 PM UTC
The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N68335-25-R-0403, issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, seeks proposals for basic and applied research to enhance Naval airborne capabilities. It emphasizes technological advancements for manned and unmanned air systems, including improved computing, sensor technologies, and operational availability. The research is expected to address gaps in air warfare and surveillance by focusing on innovative payload capabilities, communication techniques, and advanced AI integration. Proposals must be detailed in two phases: an abstract followed by a potential full proposal upon invitation. Multiple funding awards are anticipated, with considerations for socio-economic contributions and the quality of proposals. The BAA encourages collaboration with small and minority businesses while maintaining a focus on operational effectiveness and cost-savings. The document outlines specific research interests, proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and potential award instruments, including contracts and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). This announcement reflects the Department of Defense’s commitment to advancing military technologies and fostering innovation through collaborative research efforts.
BAA_FY25_N68335-25-R-0403.pdf
Apr 15, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N68335-25-R-0403 invites proposals aimed at acquiring basic and applied research to enhance the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's capabilities. The focus is on technologies related to air platforms, payloads, advanced computing, and Naval air system security. Key research interests include unmanned aerial systems (UAS), advanced sensors, and computational techniques vital for operational effectiveness. Proposals must emphasize rapid development and integration of technologies to support various Navy missions, including surveillance and warfare operations. Notably, the BAA encourages innovative approaches that reduce costs and increase system availability. Submission is structured in two phases, where Phase I seeks proposal abstracts, and Phase II invites selected candidates to submit full proposals. Evaluation criteria encompass the scientific merit of the research, its applicability to Navy needs, and cost realism. Multiple awards are anticipated based on the availability of funds and the quality of proposals. This BAA reflects the government's commitment to fostering advancements in Naval capabilities through targeted research and partnerships with various institutions, including small and minority-owned businesses, thereby promoting inclusivity in defense contracting.
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