The document outlines Amendment 01 to the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, updating proposal guidelines and removing references to specific proposal template formats while clarifying the White Paper's page limits. It solicits revolutionary research and technology demonstration proposals across various technical capabilities, emphasizing the importance of innovative solutions for national security while stating the eligibility criteria and proposal submission requirements. The amendment also details the types of funding opportunities, award instruments, and evaluation criteria for proposals received under this BAA, ensuring clarity in the application and review processes.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has issued Amendment 04 to its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N0016424SNB35, inviting proposals for innovative research related to national security, particularly in hypersonic weapon systems and other technical capabilities. The announcement prioritizes revolutionary ideas across ten focus areas, including electronic warfare, sensors, energy systems, and strategic systems hardware. Proposals can be submitted on a rolling basis, and NSWC Crane may fund all or part of the submissions but does not reimburse proposal development costs. The announcement highlights the eligibility of a broad range of applicants from academia and industry, including minority institutions. The BAA emphasizes collaboration and encourages innovative proposals that can substantially enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. Specific submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, funding opportunities, and agency contacts are provided, reflecting an approach to advance research in critical defense technologies while fostering participation from small and large businesses. This initiative embodies the government's aim to stimulate advancements in technology for efficient military operations and situational preparedness.