The Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (N66001-24-S-4702) to solicit research proposals related to advancements in C4ISR, Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations, and Information Technology systems, including areas like cryogenics and quantum technologies. Submissions are accepted as white papers and proposals, with multiple awards anticipated for contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, and a focus on innovative approaches that will enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. Interested applicants are advised to follow specific submission guidelines and are encouraged to explore potential partnerships, particularly with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.
The Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research pertaining to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations, and Information Technology Systems. The funding opportunity, numbered N66001-24-S-4702, is designed to solicit white papers and proposals for innovative solutions and technologies that advance military capabilities. It is open for submissions for 365 days, and offers may result in contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements.
The document specifies evaluation criteria based on the scientific merit of proposals, their potential effectiveness, and the experience of the proposing team. Areas of interest include general C4ISR advancements, command and control improvements, communication technologies, intelligence gathering methods, and applications in unmanned vehicles. Applicants are encouraged to submit white papers first to gauge interest before formal proposals.
NIWC Pacific emphasizes that all submissions should align with their goals for evolving C4ISR capabilities and bolstering cyber operations. This announcement underscores the federal commitment to leveraging innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance defense operations and ensures a competitive procurement process compliant with federal regulations.