Announcement for Upcoming 2026 NSRP R&D Project Solicitations
ID: NSRP-RA-26Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AC31)

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https://sam.gov/opp/309f3d0cb46b41348bfdbd6487b43100/view
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    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.

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    Elizabeth Frankart
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    The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) is issuing Research Announcement 26 (RA26) under the Joint Funding Agreement N00024-18-3-2231. This announcement seeks proposals for research, development, and implementation of technologies and processes relevant to enhancing the efficiency of the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. The goal aligns with NSRP's mission to promote collaborative efforts in technology maturation and industrial efficiency, meeting future demands in shipbuilding and sustainment. Potential offerors must provide a compelling business case supported by metrics and are encouraged to review detailed guidelines in the NSRP Proposal Preparation Kit (PPK). All proposal submission instructions and deadlines are outlined in the announcement and PPK. Inquiries regarding the solicitation can be directed to the NSRP Contracts Manager, Elizabeth Frankart via email.
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