The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is interested in receiving proposals for research and development projects, which offer potential for advancement and improvement of NAWCAD operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare NAWCAD’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
This announcement will remain open through June 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
Eastern Time; White Papers may be submitted at any time during this open period.
The NAICS code under this announcement are:
- 541713, Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except
Nanobiotechnology) - 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
NAWCAD has identified the research needed to address the challenges, problems, and future technology needs of the Warfighter. Research Opportunity Areas of Interest:
- Aeromechanics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) (Priority)
- Avionics, Sensors & Electronic Warfare:
- Cyber (Priority)
- Data Science & Visualization
- Digital Engineering (Priority)
- Human Systems
- Hypersonic Systems (Priority)
- Materials and Aircraft Structures
- Mechanical Systems
- Power and Propulsion Systems
- Quantum (Priority)
- Secure Communications & Networks (Priority)
- Support Equipment
- Test and Evaluation Engineering
- Warfare Analysis
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs, including academia (colleges and universities); businesses (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.); other organizations (including non-profit); and entities (foreign and domestic) may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit white papers and join others in submitting white papers. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for Small Business or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit white papers and compete for funding consideration.
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award may vary depending on the research area and the technical approach to be pursued by the proposers selected.