The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSEA HQ, is announcing the upcoming Research Announcement 26 (RA26) under the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). This solicitation seeks proposals focused on the research, development, and implementation of technologies and processes aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, aligning with NSRP's mission to foster collaborative technology maturation and industrial efficiency. The proposals must include a compelling business case supported by metrics, and detailed submission guidelines can be found in the NSRP Proposal Preparation Kit (PPK). Interested parties should direct inquiries to Elizabeth Frankart at NSRP-contracts@ati.org, and note that the actual proposal submission deadlines will be posted on the NSRP website, rather than the incorrect date listed on SAM.gov.