Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
🏛 NSWC CRANE - N00164
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to conduct revolutionary research and technology development for the Naval Sea Systems Command's Crane facility. Eligible applicants typically include research institutions, universities, small businesses, and contractors with expertise in defense-related technologies. Proposals must align with one or more of NSWC Crane's ten assigned technical capabilities, including Electronic Warfare, Strategic Systems, Expeditionary Warfare, Advanced Electronics, Sensors, Hypersonic Systems, Power and Energy, or Electro-optic Technologies.
The grant supports research, development, and technology demonstrators that advance national security objectives. Applicants should review existing NSWC Crane solicitations to avoid duplication and contact program points of contact before submitting proposals. Proposals addressing multiple technical capability areas are encouraged.
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Program description
This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas, and technology demonstrators that offer potential for advancement and improvement of NSWC Crane’s primary mission areas.
NSWC Crane is a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command. NSWC Crane supports a wide range of government agencies in the interest of national security. NSWC Crane may publish BAAs and other solicitations in response to specific needs. This BAA is issued to seek innovative solutions and ideas for topics not covered via other means. It is strongly encouraged that potential proposers review existing NSWC Crane solicitations to avoid duplication of effort and to contact the identified points of contact for each BAA topic to discuss specific details of the needs.
The mission of NSWC Crane is to provide research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition engineering, in-service engineering and technical support in its assigned technical capabilities for the United States Navy, Department of Defense components and agencies, and other federal agencies and components engaged in national security. NSWC Crane also works to apply component and system-level product and industrial engineering to surface sensors, strategic systems, special warfare devices and electronic warfare systems, as well as to execute other responsibilities as assigned by the Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center.
The focus of NSWC Crane is “Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter.” Crane specializes in total lifecycle support in three broad focus areas: Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electronic Warfare, which support ten assigned technical capabilities (TCs) listed below.
1. Electronic Warfare (EW)
2. Infrared and Pyrotechnic Countermeasures
3. Strategic Systems Hardware
4. Expeditionary Warfare and Systems
5. Advanced Electronics
6. Sensors and Surveillance Systems
7. Hypersonic Weapon Systems
8. Power and Energy Systems
9. Electro-optic and Infrared Technologies
10.Force level EW Mission Analysis, Advanced Concepts and Technologies
Within each of the TCs, there are multiple thrust areas, which present considerable opportunities for innovative research and solutions to support national security imperatives. There is intentional overlapping space within the listed TC such that a potential technology or research idea may support multiple TCs. Any proposal should list the principal TC as well as any adjunct TCs that should be considered. Proposals that support multiple TCs are strongly desired but not necessary.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Technical proposal/research narrative
- Budget and cost estimate
- Organizational qualifications and past performance
- Principal investigator or key personnel resumes
- Statement of work
- Timeline and milestones
Program contact
- 👤 Rachel M Johnson Grantor
- 📧 michael.s.sprinkle3.civ@us.navy.mil
- 📞 812 381 7253
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.335 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$961,299
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$351,664
Top States by Funding
- HI 1 awards $1.0M
- GA 1 awards $0.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this NSWC Crane BAA?
Research institutions, universities, small businesses, and contractors can apply. You must have relevant expertise in defense technologies and technical capabilities aligned with NSWC Crane's mission areas.
What types of research does this grant fund?
The grant funds revolutionary research ideas and technology demonstrators in Electronic Warfare, Strategic Systems, Expeditionary Warfare, Advanced Electronics, Sensors, Hypersonic Systems, Power and Energy, and related defense technologies.
Is there a deadline for this BAA?
This is a rolling announcement with no fixed deadline. You can submit proposals at any time, but reviewing existing solicitations first is strongly recommended.
How should I approach my proposal?
Contact the identified point of contact for your topic before submitting. Clearly identify your principal technical capability area and any adjunct areas your proposal supports. Proposals addressing multiple capability areas are preferred.
What should I expect in terms of funding and project duration?
Award amounts and project timelines vary by topic. Contact NSWC Crane directly to discuss funding expectations and timeline requirements for your specific research area.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact NSWC Crane's point of contact for your technical area before drafting your proposal. This increases alignment with current needs.
- Clearly articulate how your research supports one or more of the ten assigned technical capabilities. Use their terminology and focus areas.
- Review all existing NSWC Crane solicitations first to ensure your idea isn't already being solicited elsewhere and to avoid duplicating effort.
- Emphasize revolutionary or innovative aspects of your research, not incremental improvements. Crane seeks breakthrough technology solutions.
- Structure proposals to address multiple technical capability areas when possible. This broadens potential impact and shows strategic thinking.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting proposals misaligned with NSWC Crane's ten specific technical capabilities or national security focus. Failing to contact the program point of contact before submitting, missing critical technical requirements. Not clearly demonstrating innovation or revolutionary potential; standard R&D proposals are less competitive.
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