[NSWC - Carderock - N00167](https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Carderock)

February 27, 2026 (Full proposals)

Up to $500,000 per award; no minimum; number of awards not specified; project duration may vary by topic.

Supports basic and applied research in digital ecosystems, hydrodynamics, naval platform integrity, ship/submarine design, signature management, and unmanned systems relevant to Navy operations.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock), solicits proposals for innovative basic and applied research projects in areas that advance maritime platform technologies and capabilities. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) covers a wide spectrum of topics, including: - **Digital Ecosystems:** Data-driven decision making, information management, and adaptable policy enforcement for complex digital environments. - **Hydrodynamics:** Advanced computational tools, seakeeping in extreme seas, maneuvering, cavitation, hull-propulsor interaction, and hydrodynamic modeling. - **Naval Platform Integrity:** Research on naval materials, manufacturing, corrosion resistance, structural assessment, ship protection, environmental systems, bio-fouling, AI/ML for platform integrity, battery safety, and energy. - **Ship and Submarine Design:** Design tools, processes, evaluation capabilities, and novel concepts/platforms. - **Signature Management:** Underwater/topside signature reduction and mobile sensors. - **Unmanned Systems:** Perception, situational awareness, autonomy, AI/ML decision making, and swarming capabilities. The BAA is merit-based and competitive; the government may make multiple awards, or none, based on proposal quality and available funding. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Proposal Deadline:** February 27, 2026 - **Questions Deadline:** January 30, 2026 *Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by the closing date. Late submissions will not be considered.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $500,000 per project - **Award Floor:** $0 (no minimum) - **Estimated Number of Awards:** Not specified; multiple awards possible depending on proposal quality and available funds. - **Project Duration:** Varies by technical area and proposed approach; may include base and option years as appropriate. No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education (including universities, colleges, and university-affiliated research centers unless precluded by DoD contract) - **Not Eligible:** - Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs) (may participate as team members if allowed by their sponsor) - Navy and other DoD/civilian agency laboratories (cannot submit directly) - **Additional Notes:** - Teams and collaborations are encouraged. - Some topics may involve export-controlled technologies; research in these areas is limited to “U.S. persons” as defined by ITAR. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361153) using the forms and templates provided in the application package. - **Proposal Components:** - **Technical Proposal:** (max 30 pages) Executive summary, program description, plan, statement of work, milestone chart, facilities/equipment, prior work, management plan, resumes, and intellectual property assertions. - **Cost/Business Proposal:** (separate document, Excel for cost summary) Detailed budget, labor substantiation, indirect cost details, material/travel/shipping breakdown, and business terms. - **Intellectual Property Assertions Table:** Disclose any restrictions on government use of technical data/software. - **Attachments:** All attachments must be in PDF, except the Cost Summary Format (Excel). - **Registration Requirements:** Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier, be registered in SAM, and registered with Grants.gov. --- ## Additional Information - **Award Instrument:** Grant or Cooperative Agreement (no fee/profit allowed) - **Evaluation Criteria:** 1. Scientific/technical merit 2. Importance to NSWCCD programs 3. Fund availability/affordability (price is secondary to technical merit) - **Restrictions:** No reimbursement for proposal costs; grants do not include delivery of software, prototypes, or hardware deliverables. - **Reporting:** Annual reporting required for awards exceeding $3 million for certain service categories. - **Conflicts of Interest:** Disclosure required for any organizational conflicts. --- ## External Links - [NSWC Carderock Division main page](https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Carderock) - [Official Grants.gov opportunity listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361153) - [How to Apply for Grants (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Egbert Goodman | Grantor | [egbert.m.goodman.civ@us.navy.mil](mailto:egbert.m.goodman.civ@us.navy.mil) | 301-221-6867 | For technical questions, refer to the BAA or contact the business point of contact above.

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