C4ISR, Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations and Information Technology System Research, Cryogenics and Quantum Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Grant for innovative research on advancing next-gen C4ISR, Information & Cyberspace Ops, IT systems, with focus on competitive selection processes.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Due Dates: June 10, 2025 (4:00pm PT – final deadline; white papers accepted on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: No specified ceiling; multiple awards anticipated; funding depends on proposal quality and available resources.
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing next-generation C4ISR, information operations, cyberspace operations, and IT systems for defense applications.
Key Information: White papers are strongly encouraged and may be submitted at any time; proposals without prior white paper submission are generally not considered.
Description
The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) is soliciting white papers and proposals for research, development, and prototyping in areas that advance Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities, as well as enabling technologies for information operations, cyberspace operations, and information technology systems. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks unique and innovative approaches to defining and developing next-generation, integratable C4ISR capabilities and command suites.
Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- General C4ISR concepts and infrastructure
- Command and control systems and human-machine interaction
- Advanced communications (including anti-jamming, secure RF, optical, and dynamic spectrum access)
- Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies
- Unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems
- Information and cyberspace operations (offensive/defensive cyber, electronic warfare, OPSEC)
- Ubiquitous communications and computing environments
- STEM education research relevant to defense
- Advanced power, energy production, and efficient use
- Cryogenics and quantum technologies
The BAA is open to a wide range of research, from basic and applied research to advanced technology development and prototyping. Awards may be made as contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions.
