Carderock BAA
ID: 356602Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock (DOD-ONR-SEA-NSWFCRD)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Carderock BAA," aimed at advancing research and development in various scientific and technological fields. The grant focuses on several key areas, including digital ecosystems, hydrodynamics, naval platform integrity, ship design, signature management, and unmanned systems, with an emphasis on innovative solutions and technologies that enhance naval operations. This funding opportunity is particularly significant for private institutions of higher education, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no matching requirement, and applications are due by February 28, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Egbert Goodman at 301-221-6867 or via email at egbert.m.goodman.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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