White Sands Basic Research Opportunity

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.

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.

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.