U.S. Office of Naval Research: Long Range BAA and SSBN Security Technology

*Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology Long Range BAA – White papers / Full proposals

Basic research, applied research, or advanced technology development, broad areas including: Computers and Communication, Cyberspace security, Electronics, Sensors and Network Research, Advanced weapons, Force protection technologies, Human, social, culture and behavior modeling, improving human performance, Intelligence and surveillance, Logistic support from sea-based platforms, Maritime sensing, Ocean engineering and marine systems, and undersea signal processing; Ocean, atmosphere and space research, Ship systems and engineering; Materials science and technology, Biomedicine, Sea based aviation; Autonomous systems

Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to contact the POC. Funding and duration unspecified

*Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) Security Technology Program – White papers required

Projects focused on the identification of science and physics based signal detection technologies that, individually or as a system, can impact the security of the SSBN and submarines in general. Passive and active detection technologies with near, mid, and far term implications will be considered. Average funding of past awards was $400K/yr for up to 5 years. 2 Awards anticipated). White papers to be submitted well prior to deadline.

http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Broad-Agency-Announcements.aspx