White Sands Basic Research Opportunity
ID: 360993Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

NSWC Port Hueneme - N63394 (DOD-ONR-SEA-HUENEME)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360993
Timeline
    Description

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is inviting research proposals through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "White Sands Basic Research Opportunity," focusing on enhancing naval capabilities in various key areas. The BAA seeks innovative solutions in topics such as Naval Combat System Readiness, Hypersonic & Suborbital Research, Directed Energy, Electronic Warfare, Manufacturing & Prototyping, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Capability, with an emphasis on basic and applied research that can improve fleet operational readiness and support capabilities. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, with a particular encouragement for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs), while Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs) and other government labs are not eligible for direct awards. Interested parties must submit white papers by February 17, 2026, followed by full proposals due by June 22, 2026, with inquiries directed to Ashley Krasnoff at ashley.y.krasnoff.civ@us.navy.mil or LaToya Ford at latoya.a.ford.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    NSWC PHD-26-S-0001_BAA IP Assertions Table.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research proposals in key areas to enhance naval capabilities. This BAA, NSWC PHD-26-S-0001, seeks innovative research and development in Naval Combat System Readiness, Hypersonic & Suborbital Research and Validation, Directed Energy, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cybersecurity, Manufacturing & Prototyping, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Capability. The announcement specifies that awards will be in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, with no fee or profit allowed. Applicants are encouraged to submit white papers by February 17, 2026, and full proposals by June 22, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, importance to NSWC PHD programs, and fund availability/affordability. The BAA outlines detailed submission requirements for both white papers and full proposals, including technical and cost components, intellectual property assertions, and eligibility criteria for academic institutions. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs) and other government laboratories are not eligible for direct awards.
    NSWC PHD-26-S-0001_BAA.pdf
    Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research proposals in key areas including Naval Combat System Readiness, Hypersonic & Suborbital Research, Directed Energy, EW & Cybersecurity, Manufacturing & Prototyping, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Capability. This BAA seeks innovative basic and applied research, with awards taking the form of grants or cooperative agreements. Academia, including HBCUs and MIs, are eligible to apply. White papers are encouraged by February 17, 2026, followed by full proposals by June 22, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, importance to NSWC PHD programs, and fund availability. Specific guidelines for technical and cost proposals, intellectual property, and reporting requirements are provided.
    NSWC PHD-26-S-0001_Cost Summary Format.xlsx
    Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research proposals in key naval technology areas. This BAA, NSWC PHD-26-S-0001, seeks innovative solutions in Naval Combat System Readiness, Hypersonic & Suborbital Research and Validation, Directed Energy, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cybersecurity, Manufacturing & Prototyping, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Capability. The announcement is open until June 22, 2026, with white papers encouraged by February 17, 2026, and full proposals due by June 22, 2026. Awards will be in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, with a focus on basic and applied research rather than specific system procurement. Eligibility is open to academia, with encouragement for HBCUs and MIs, but FFRDCs and other government labs are ineligible for direct awards. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, importance to NSWC PHD programs, and fund availability/affordability. Contact information for business points of contact is provided for inquiries.
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