Science and Technology Broad Agency Announcement

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking innovative research and development proposals through a Science and Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for undersea technology solutions. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command will evaluate proposals covering 27 technology subject areas, including submarine/surface ship sonar systems, combat control systems, unmanned vehicles, AI/ML applications, and cybersecurity. Interested contractors must submit white papers of no more than 5 pages, with potential full technical proposals of up to 15 pages if invited. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical merit, relevance to undersea technology areas, and offeror capability, with proposals expected to be reviewed within 30 days of submission. The BAA will remain open for five years, from March 3, 2025, to March 3, 2030, allowing for continuous submission of research proposals.

The BAA has no specific set-aside designations and is open to a wide range of research entities. Funding for proposed projects will come from various sources including RDT&E, RDDA, Overhead, SCC, CIP, Working Capitals, and Special Deposit (for Australia non-FMS efforts). The government requires unlimited data rights with limited exceptions for existing concepts and leveraged fund efforts. Potential contractors can anticipate awards through FAR-based contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), though no grants will be issued. All proposed work must be unclassified, and the BAA covers research across physical, engineering, and life sciences within the NAICS category 54171, specifically focused on national defense research and development services.