Announcement for Upcoming 2027 NSRP R&D Project Solicitations

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Executive Control Board is soliciting proposals under Research Announcement 27 (RA27) for research, development, and implementation of technologies and improved processes to enhance the U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair enterprise. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is administering this solicitation under Joint Funding Agreement N00024-18-3-2231, seeking collaborative research that will mature and implement industry-relevant shipbuilding and sustainment technologies to improve efficiency and throughput across the U.S. shipyard industrial base. Proposals must demonstrate a strong business case supported by project metrics that clearly justify the value of the proposed work. While the SAM.gov posting indicates a December 1, 2026 deadline, this date is incorrect, and prospective offerors must consult the NSRP website (www.nsrp.org) for the actual proposal submission deadlines and complete solicitation details. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Elizabeth Frankart, NSRP Contracts Manager and ASE Program Administrator, at NSRP-contracts@ati.org.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract quantities in the posted notice. No incumbent contractors or current award holders are identified in the available documentation. The place of performance is the United States, reflecting the focus on strengthening the domestic shipbuilding and ship repair industrial base. Offerors are required to review the complete Research Announcement and the NSRP Proposal Preparation Kit for detailed submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and other procedural requirements. The program operates under a collaborative framework designed to leverage both government and industry expertise in advancing shipbuilding technologies and processes.