FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology

FY25 Long Range BAA

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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 2
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 2
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 3
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 11
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 11
3. White Paper Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 12
4. Full Proposals Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 13
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 13
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 13
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for FedConnect ....................................................................................................................... 15
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 16
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 16
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 16

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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 17
3. Recipient Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 22
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 22
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 22
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 30
E. Application and Submission Information ................................................................................................................... 30
2. Application Content and Format ........................................................................................................................ 30
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 47
3. Recipient Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 47
H. Federal Award Administration Information .............................................................................................................. 48
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 48
3. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 56
E. Application and Submission Information ................................................................................................................... 56
2. Application Content and Format ........................................................................................................................ 56
7. Other Submission Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 58
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 59
3. Recipient Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 59
H. Federal Award Administration Information .............................................................................................................. 60
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 60

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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001424SF002 dated 23 FEB 2024 or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001424SF002 may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an OT or Cooperative Agreement are exempt
from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for
a period of five years from the date the Department receives the information. Offerors
should mark the following documents with a legend asserting that they are submitted on a
confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities), SAM (https://sam.gov/content/home) and, if applicable,
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/).
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the BAA process in order to improve
communication and the overall process, please provide your feedback in the questionnaire at
the following link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy, Office of Chief of
Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
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The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately one (1) year from the date of
publication, or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2025 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
10. Agency Contact Information
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA THE FEDCONNECT MESSAGE
CENTER.
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
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UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Christine Williams, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
christine.m.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
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Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
Attn: Ms. Yezabeth Cuevas
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
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UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
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technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003. See section D. Program
Description/Objective/3. Instrument Type(s)/c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
for Research for information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021
and 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
science and engineering disciplines.
ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
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Naval brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our website
at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx.
ONRG
ONRG serves as an external network facilitator for ONR headquarters and the Naval
Research Enterprise by ensuring connections are maintained with the international science
and technology community, the Naval Fleet/Forces, and our international partners, by
deploying over 20 Science Directors in field offices around the world to liaise with scientists
in their home countries. ONRG facilitates fundamental research efforts in the ONR
technology areas indicated on the ONR website noted above, to address the needs of the Navy
and Marine Corps and foster international partnerships with leading researchers around the
world.
ONRG supports fundamental research seed grants, conferences, and workshops that foster
collaboration between the U.S. Navy, and international scientists and technologists. To
discuss your ideas for an international grant proposal, please contact a Science Director
specializing in your field or located in your region by navigating to the ONRG website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign Government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
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S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
• The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.
• In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.
• No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
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• Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
• The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.
• No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
• Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
• Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
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program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
• Examples of model contracts can be found on the ONR website at the
following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-
contract-proposal
• Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
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have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
• Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
• Margins – 1 inch
• Spacing –single-spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Cover Page (MANDATORY for ONR and ONRG): The
Cover Page can be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal for contract
submissions and at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-application for grant
submissions.
FedConnect will not accept a white paper unless the Cover Page
is included.
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email
address are required fields on the cover page to ensure your
proposal is received by your Program Officer. The Program
Officer’s information can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG – The Program Officer’s information is a required
field on the cover page. A Science Director is the same as a
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Program Officer. The ONRG Science Directors can be found at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-
directors
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate
4. Full Proposals Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
(https://sam.gov/content/home)
c. ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
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b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency;
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/content/home
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
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4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.milor to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes FedConnect for the submission
of white papers. FedConnect is a web portal that bridges the gap between government
agencies and performers to streamline the process of doing business with the
government. Through this portal, performers will be able to review opportunities and
submit white papers. To access FedConnect go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm.
Important Note: In addition to the FedConnect submission, offerors shall also submit
a confirmation email to the ONR TPOC that they have submitted a white paper to
FedConnect.
5. How to Register for FedConnect
A FedConnect how to guide can be found at
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Marketing/Documents/FedConnect_Ready_S
et_Go.pdf
See pages 25 through 33 of the FedConnect Ready Set Go guide for step-by-step
instructions on how to submit your documents.
1) Register with SAM: All entities submitting a proposal through FedConnect
must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and will receive
a unique entity identifier (UEI) number. Failure to register with SAM will
prevent your organization from applying through FedConnect. In addition to
having a UEI number, organizations applying online through Grants.gov must
register with the System for Award Management (SAM). All organizations
must register with SAM in order to apply online. If you have not registered in
SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
If you are the first person in your organization to register in FedConnect, your
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SAM Marketing Partner ID (SAM MPIN) will also be required. It is the
number that is set up by your organization as part of the registration in
SAM.gov.
2) Create a FedConnect Account: The next step in the registration process is to
create an account with FedConnect.
FedConnect Assistance
If you need assistance, the FedConnect Support Team is standing by to assist you.
Email: fcsupport@unisonglobal.com Phone: 1-800-899-6665
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Closed on Federal Holidays.
FedConnect Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit questions, please
email the POCs identified in Section B.10., Agency Contact Information.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit white papers.
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
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Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available.
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
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a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local governments and with government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
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i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $750,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
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• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) -
http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
• SAM Contracting Opportunities -
https://www.sam.gov/content/opportunities
• Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
• U.S. Small Business Administration Subcontracting Network
(Subnet) - https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
• Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
• USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
• DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
• DefenseLink ≥ $7.5 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/content/home to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goal as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $15,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
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for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the ONR Small Business Director at
ONR.SmallBiz@us.navy.mil with the subject line, “N0001425SB001.”
Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
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This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Recipient Qualifications
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official go-ahead to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil)
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
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Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
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current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
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certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
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Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
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Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
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For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONR Global. International offerors should contact the
cognizant ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or
located in your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
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research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
x. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
2. Reporting
• See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for reporting requirements for Contracts and Other
Transactions.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
E. Application and Submission Information
2. Application Content and Format
e. Full Proposals Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
• Spacing – single spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
• Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R& R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
• Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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• Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
• Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
➢ Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
➢ Use Code 600 for ONRG.
➢ Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
• Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
• Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
• Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
• Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
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populated in Grants.gov.
• Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
• Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
• Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
• Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
• Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
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whichever is less.
Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website:
https://publicaccess.dtic.mil/search/#/grants/simpleSearch
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
• Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
• Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
• Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
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does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
• Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
• Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
➢ Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
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included).
➢ Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
➢ Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
➢ Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
➢ Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
➢ Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
➢ Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
➢ Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
➢ Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
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evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
➢ Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
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materials to be produced.
• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
• Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
• Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
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additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
• Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
• Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
• Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
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budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
performed.
• Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
• Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
• Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
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preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
• Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
• Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
• Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
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• Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
• Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
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collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
(7) OTHER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt
instructions for ONR program applications. Please read the following
instructions carefully and completely.
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1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding
opportunities. ONR applicants shall submit their applications online
through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about
registering to apply for ONR funds. Applicants should read the
registration instructions carefully and prepare the information
requested before beginning the registration process. Reviewing
and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for
required information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award
Management (SAM) registration, and Grants.gov account to
apply for grants. If individual applicants are eligible to apply
for this funding opportunity, then you may begin with step 3,
Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in
minutes, but SAM registrations may take additional time.
Therefore, an organization's registration should be done in
sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's ability to
meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov
here: https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying
online through Grants.gov must register with the
System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to
register with SAM will prevent your organization from
applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be
renewed annually. For more detailed instructions for
registering with SAM, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to
register an account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-
screen instructions or refer to the detailed instructions
provided on the registration page.
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3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile
in Grants.gov corresponds to a single applicant
organization the user represents (i.e., an applicant) or an
individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you
may log in to one Grants.gov account to access all of
your grant applications. To add an organizational
profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while
adding a profile. For more detailed instructions about
creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you
register with Grants.gov and create an Organization
Applicant Profile, the organization applicant's request
for Grants.gov roles and access is sent to the EBiz POC.
The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the
Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role,
thereby giving you permission to complete and submit
applications on behalf of the organization. You will be
able to submit your application online any time after
you have been assigned the AOR role. For more
detailed instructions about creating a profile on
Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request,
refer to - https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-
registration/track-profile-role-status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted
through Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with
the AOR role that submitted the application is inserted into the
signature line of the application, serving as the electronic
signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate personnel
in the system who are able to make legally binding
commitments on behalf of the organization as a user with the
AOR role; this step is often missed and it is crucial for valid
and timely submissions.
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3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the
Grants.gov application process. White paper for Grants submissions
must be submitted through FedConnect (see Section E.2.d.ii.).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov
must be in Adobe Portable Document Format. Proposals with
attachments submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format
other than Adobe Portable Document Format will not be considered for
award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is
a shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an
application. For each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you
can create individual instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to
complete instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you
to complete an application online and route it through your
organization for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the
workspace to work on the application together, complete all the
required forms online or by downloading PDF versions, and
check for errors before submission. The Workspace progress
bar will display the state of your application process as you
apply. As you apply using Workspace, you may click the blue
question mark icon near the upper-right corner of each page to
access context- sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by
filling out webforms, you can download individual PDF
forms in Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be
downloaded and saved to your local device storage,
network drive(s), or external drives, then accessed
through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
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b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you
will note fields marked with an asterisk and a different
background color. These fields are mandatory fields that
must be completed, to successfully submit your
application.
c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are
designed to fill in common required fields across other
forms, such as the applicant name, address, and UEI
Number. Once information is entered, the information
will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
the Grants.gov Support Center and get a ticket number. The Support
Center ticket number will assist ONR with tracking your issue and
understanding background information on the issue.
4.) Timely Receipt Requirements and Proof of Timely Submission
An electronic date/time stamp is generated within the system when the
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application is successfully received by Grants.gov. The applicant with
the AOR role who submitted the application will receive an
acknowledgement of receipt and a tracking number
(GRANTXXXXXXXX) from Grants.gov with the successful
transmission of their application. The applicant with the AOR role will
also receive the official date/time stamp and Grants.gov Tracking
number in an email serving as proof of their timely submission.
When ONR successfully retrieves the application from Grants.gov, and
acknowledges the download of submissions, Grants.gov will provide
an electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the application to the email
address of the applicant with the AOR role who submitted the
application. Again, proof of timely submission shall be the official date
and time that Grants.gov receives your application. Applications
received by Grants.gov after the established due date for the program
will be considered late and will not be considered for funding by ONR.
Applicants using unreliable internet connections should be aware that
the process of completing the Workspace can take some time.
Therefore, applicants should allow enough time to prepare and submit
the application before the package closing date. Grants.gov will
provide either an error or a successfully received transmission in the
form of an email sent to the applicant with the AOR role attempting to
submit the application. The Grants.gov Support Center reports that
some applicants end the transmission because they think that nothing is
occurring during the transmission process. Please be patient and give
the system time to process the application.
G. Application Review Information
3. Recipient Qualifications
a. The Grants Officer is responsible for determining a recipient’s
qualification prior to award. In general, a Grants Officer will award grant
and cooperative agreements only to qualified recipients that meet the
standards at 32 CFR 22.415. To be qualified, a potential recipient must:
1) Have the management capability and adequate financial and
technical resources, given those that would be made available
through the grant or cooperative agreement, to execute the program
of activities envisioned under the grant or cooperative agreement;
2) Have a satisfactory record of executing such programs or activities
(if a prior recipient of an award);
3) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; and
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0001
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
The purposes of this amendment to BAA N0001425SB001 are to reflect the following
changes:
1. Revise the NAICS code listed on the FedConnect website posting for this
announcement from ‘541712’ to ‘541715’.
2. In Appendix I, Section E.2.(e).4, under “Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs
(Facilities and Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.)”, revise the de
minimis rate from 10% to 15%.
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 2
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 2
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 3
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 11
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 11
3. White Paper Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 12
4. Full Proposals Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 13
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 13
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 13
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for FedConnect ....................................................................................................................... 15
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 16
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 16
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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 17
3. Recipient Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 22
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 22
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 22
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 30
E. Application and Submission Information ................................................................................................................... 30
2. Application Content and Format ........................................................................................................................ 30
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 47
3. Recipient Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 47
H. Federal Award Administration Information .............................................................................................................. 48
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 48
3. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 56
E. Application and Submission Information ................................................................................................................... 56
2. Application Content and Format ........................................................................................................................ 56
7. Other Submission Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 58
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 59
3. Recipient Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 59
H. Federal Award Administration Information .............................................................................................................. 60
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001424SF002 dated 23 FEB 2024 or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001424SF002 may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an OT or Cooperative Agreement are exempt
from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for
a period of five years from the date the Department receives the information. Offerors
should mark the following documents with a legend asserting that they are submitted on a
confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities), SAM (https://sam.gov/content/home) and, if applicable,
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/).
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the BAA process in order to improve
communication and the overall process, please provide your feedback in the questionnaire at
the following link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy, Office of Chief of
Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
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The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately one (1) year from the date of
publication, or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2025 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
10. Agency Contact Information
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA THE FEDCONNECT MESSAGE
CENTER.
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
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UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Christine Williams, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
christine.m.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
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Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
Attn: Ms. Yezabeth Cuevas
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
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UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
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technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003. See section D. Program
Description/Objective/3. Instrument Type(s)/c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
for Research for information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021
and 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
science and engineering disciplines.
ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
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Naval brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our website
at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx.
ONRG
ONRG serves as an external network facilitator for ONR headquarters and the Naval
Research Enterprise by ensuring connections are maintained with the international science
and technology community, the Naval Fleet/Forces, and our international partners, by
deploying over 20 Science Directors in field offices around the world to liaise with scientists
in their home countries. ONRG facilitates fundamental research efforts in the ONR
technology areas indicated on the ONR website noted above, to address the needs of the Navy
and Marine Corps and foster international partnerships with leading researchers around the
world.
ONRG supports fundamental research seed grants, conferences, and workshops that foster
collaboration between the U.S. Navy, and international scientists and technologists. To
discuss your ideas for an international grant proposal, please contact a Science Director
specializing in your field or located in your region by navigating to the ONRG website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign Government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
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S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
• The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.
• In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.
• No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
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• Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
• The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.
• No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
• Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
• Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
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program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
• Examples of model contracts can be found on the ONR website at the
following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-
contract-proposal
• Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
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have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
• Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
• Margins – 1 inch
• Spacing –single-spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Cover Page (MANDATORY for ONR and ONRG): The
Cover Page can be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal for contract
submissions and at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-application for grant
submissions.
FedConnect will not accept a white paper unless the Cover Page
is included.
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email
address are required fields on the cover page to ensure your
proposal is received by your Program Officer. The Program
Officer’s information can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG – The Program Officer’s information is a required
field on the cover page. A Science Director is the same as a
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Program Officer. The ONRG Science Directors can be found at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-
directors
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate
4. Full Proposals Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
(https://sam.gov/content/home)
c. ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
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b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency;
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/content/home
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
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4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.milor to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes FedConnect for the submission
of white papers. FedConnect is a web portal that bridges the gap between government
agencies and performers to streamline the process of doing business with the
government. Through this portal, performers will be able to review opportunities and
submit white papers. To access FedConnect go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm.
Important Note: In addition to the FedConnect submission, offerors shall also submit
a confirmation email to the ONR TPOC that they have submitted a white paper to
FedConnect.
5. How to Register for FedConnect
A FedConnect how to guide can be found at
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Marketing/Documents/FedConnect_Ready_S
et_Go.pdf
See pages 25 through 33 of the FedConnect Ready Set Go guide for step-by-step
instructions on how to submit your documents.
1) Register with SAM: All entities submitting a proposal through FedConnect
must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and will receive
a unique entity identifier (UEI) number. Failure to register with SAM will
prevent your organization from applying through FedConnect. In addition to
having a UEI number, organizations applying online through Grants.gov must
register with the System for Award Management (SAM). All organizations
must register with SAM in order to apply online. If you have not registered in
SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
If you are the first person in your organization to register in FedConnect, your
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SAM Marketing Partner ID (SAM MPIN) will also be required. It is the
number that is set up by your organization as part of the registration in
SAM.gov.
2) Create a FedConnect Account: The next step in the registration process is to
create an account with FedConnect.
FedConnect Assistance
If you need assistance, the FedConnect Support Team is standing by to assist you.
Email: fcsupport@unisonglobal.com Phone: 1-800-899-6665
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Closed on Federal Holidays.
FedConnect Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit questions, please
email the POCs identified in Section B.10., Agency Contact Information.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit white papers.
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
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Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available.
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
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a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local governments and with government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
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i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $750,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
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• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) -
http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
• SAM Contracting Opportunities -
https://www.sam.gov/content/opportunities
• Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
• U.S. Small Business Administration Subcontracting Network
(Subnet) - https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
• Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
• USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
• DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
• DefenseLink ≥ $7.5 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/content/home to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goal as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $15,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
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for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the ONR Small Business Director at
ONR.SmallBiz@us.navy.mil with the subject line, “N0001425SB001.”
Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
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This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Recipient Qualifications
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official go-ahead to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil)
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
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Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
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current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
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certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
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Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
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Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
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For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONR Global. International offerors should contact the
cognizant ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or
located in your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
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research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
x. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
2. Reporting
• See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for reporting requirements for Contracts and Other
Transactions.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
E. Application and Submission Information
2. Application Content and Format
e. Full Proposals Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
• Spacing – single spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
• Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R& R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
• Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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• Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
• Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
➢ Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
➢ Use Code 600 for ONRG.
➢ Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
• Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
• Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
• Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
• Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
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populated in Grants.gov.
• Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
• Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
• Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
• Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
• Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
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whichever is less.
Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website:
https://publicaccess.dtic.mil/search/#/grants/simpleSearch
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
• Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
• Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
• Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
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does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
• Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
• Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
➢ Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
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included).
➢ Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
➢ Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
➢ Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
➢ Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
➢ Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
➢ Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
➢ Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
➢ Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
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evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
➢ Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
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materials to be produced.
• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
• Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
• Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
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additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
• Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
• Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
• Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
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budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
performed.
• Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
• Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
• Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
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preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
• Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
• Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
• Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
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• Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
• Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
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collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
(7) OTHER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt
instructions for ONR program applications. Please read the following
instructions carefully and completely.
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1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding
opportunities. ONR applicants shall submit their applications online
through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about
registering to apply for ONR funds. Applicants should read the
registration instructions carefully and prepare the information
requested before beginning the registration process. Reviewing
and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for
required information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award
Management (SAM) registration, and Grants.gov account to
apply for grants. If individual applicants are eligible to apply
for this funding opportunity, then you may begin with step 3,
Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in
minutes, but SAM registrations may take additional time.
Therefore, an organization's registration should be done in
sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's ability to
meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov
here: https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying
online through Grants.gov must register with the
System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to
register with SAM will prevent your organization from
applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be
renewed annually. For more detailed instructions for
registering with SAM, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to
register an account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-
screen instructions or refer to the detailed instructions
provided on the registration page.
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3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile
in Grants.gov corresponds to a single applicant
organization the user represents (i.e., an applicant) or an
individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you
may log in to one Grants.gov account to access all of
your grant applications. To add an organizational
profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while
adding a profile. For more detailed instructions about
creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you
register with Grants.gov and create an Organization
Applicant Profile, the organization applicant's request
for Grants.gov roles and access is sent to the EBiz POC.
The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the
Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role,
thereby giving you permission to complete and submit
applications on behalf of the organization. You will be
able to submit your application online any time after
you have been assigned the AOR role. For more
detailed instructions about creating a profile on
Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request,
refer to - https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-
registration/track-profile-role-status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted
through Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with
the AOR role that submitted the application is inserted into the
signature line of the application, serving as the electronic
signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate personnel
in the system who are able to make legally binding
commitments on behalf of the organization as a user with the
AOR role; this step is often missed and it is crucial for valid
and timely submissions.
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3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the
Grants.gov application process. White paper for Grants submissions
must be submitted through FedConnect (see Section E.2.d.ii.).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov
must be in Adobe Portable Document Format. Proposals with
attachments submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format
other than Adobe Portable Document Format will not be considered for
award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is
a shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an
application. For each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you
can create individual instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to
complete instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you
to complete an application online and route it through your
organization for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the
workspace to work on the application together, complete all the
required forms online or by downloading PDF versions, and
check for errors before submission. The Workspace progress
bar will display the state of your application process as you
apply. As you apply using Workspace, you may click the blue
question mark icon near the upper-right corner of each page to
access context- sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by
filling out webforms, you can download individual PDF
forms in Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be
downloaded and saved to your local device storage,
network drive(s), or external drives, then accessed
through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
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b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you
will note fields marked with an asterisk and a different
background color. These fields are mandatory fields that
must be completed, to successfully submit your
application.
c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are
designed to fill in common required fields across other
forms, such as the applicant name, address, and UEI
Number. Once information is entered, the information
will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
the Grants.gov Support Center and get a ticket number. The Support
Center ticket number will assist ONR with tracking your issue and
understanding background information on the issue.
4.) Timely Receipt Requirements and Proof of Timely Submission
An electronic date/time stamp is generated within the system when the
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application is successfully received by Grants.gov. The applicant with
the AOR role who submitted the application will receive an
acknowledgement of receipt and a tracking number
(GRANTXXXXXXXX) from Grants.gov with the successful
transmission of their application. The applicant with the AOR role will
also receive the official date/time stamp and Grants.gov Tracking
number in an email serving as proof of their timely submission.
When ONR successfully retrieves the application from Grants.gov, and
acknowledges the download of submissions, Grants.gov will provide
an electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the application to the email
address of the applicant with the AOR role who submitted the
application. Again, proof of timely submission shall be the official date
and time that Grants.gov receives your application. Applications
received by Grants.gov after the established due date for the program
will be considered late and will not be considered for funding by ONR.
Applicants using unreliable internet connections should be aware that
the process of completing the Workspace can take some time.
Therefore, applicants should allow enough time to prepare and submit
the application before the package closing date. Grants.gov will
provide either an error or a successfully received transmission in the
form of an email sent to the applicant with the AOR role attempting to
submit the application. The Grants.gov Support Center reports that
some applicants end the transmission because they think that nothing is
occurring during the transmission process. Please be patient and give
the system time to process the application.
G. Application Review Information
3. Recipient Qualifications
a. The Grants Officer is responsible for determining a recipient’s
qualification prior to award. In general, a Grants Officer will award grant
and cooperative agreements only to qualified recipients that meet the
standards at 32 CFR 22.415. To be qualified, a potential recipient must:
1) Have the management capability and adequate financial and
technical resources, given those that would be made available
through the grant or cooperative agreement, to execute the program
of activities envisioned under the grant or cooperative agreement;
2) Have a satisfactory record of executing such programs or activities
(if a prior recipient of an award);
3) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; and
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0002
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
The purposes of this amendment to BAA N0001425SB001 are to incorporate the following
changes:
1. Add new instructions to Section A regarding BAA Feedback.
2. Add language to Section I.1.(a).x., “Administrative and National Policy Requirement”.
3. Add language to Appendix 1, Section F.6.(5), “Research and Related Senior/Key Person
Profile (Expanded)”.
4. Update the clause table in Appendix 2, Section I.1.(6) with the following:
a. Correct the numbering for the following class deviations:
i. DFARS 252.225-7972 - Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)
ii. DFARS 252.225-7973 - Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made
Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Representation (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)
b. Add clause FAR 52.240-1 - Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured
or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.
c. Add a FAR/DFARS column.
5. Perform numerous formatting changes throughout the document.
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 11
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 12
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements .............................................................................................. 12
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 14
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 14
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 14
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for FedConnect ....................................................................................................................... 16
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 17
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 17
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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 18
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 23
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 23
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 31
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 31
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 31
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 48
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 50
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 50
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 58
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 58
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 58
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 61
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 61
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 62
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001424SF002 dated 23 FEB 2024 or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001424SF002 may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an OT or Cooperative Agreement are exempt
from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for
a period of five years from the date the Department receives the information. Offerors
should mark the following documents with a legend asserting that they are submitted on a
confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities), SAM (https://sam.gov/content/home) and, if applicable,
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/).
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the pre and post-award process in
order to improve communication and the overall process, please provide your feedback to the
questionnaires below, as appropriate.
Feedback on the pre-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
Feedback on the post-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yq3ZA1ziYQ
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
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5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy, Office of Chief of
Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately one (1) year from the date of
publication, or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2025 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
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10. Agency Contact Information
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA THE FEDCONNECT MESSAGE
CENTER.
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
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Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Christine Williams, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
christine.m.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
Attn: Ms. Yezabeth Cuevas
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
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Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
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Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003. See section D. Program
Description/Objective/3. Instrument Type(s)/c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
for Research for information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021
and 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
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and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
science and engineering disciplines.
ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
Naval brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our website
at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx.
ONRG
ONRG serves as an external network facilitator for ONR headquarters and the Naval
Research Enterprise by ensuring connections are maintained with the international science
and technology community, the Naval Fleet/Forces, and our international partners, by
deploying over 20 Science Directors in field offices around the world to liaise with scientists
in their home countries. ONRG facilitates fundamental research efforts in the ONR
technology areas indicated on the ONR website noted above, to address the needs of the Navy
and Marine Corps and foster international partnerships with leading researchers around the
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world.
ONRG supports fundamental research seed grants, conferences, and workshops that foster
collaboration between the U.S. Navy, and international scientists and technologists. To
discuss your ideas for an international grant proposal, please contact a Science Director
specializing in your field or located in your region by navigating to the ONRG website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign Government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
• The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
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to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.
• In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.
• No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
• Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
• The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.
• No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
• Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
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• Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
• Examples of model contracts can be found on the ONR website at the
following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-
contract-proposal
• Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
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2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
• Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
• Margins – 1 inch
• Spacing –single-spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
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ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Cover Page (MANDATORY for ONR and ONRG): The
Cover Page can be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal for contract
submissions and at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-application for grant
submissions.
FedConnect will not accept a white paper unless the Cover Page
is included.
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email
address are required fields on the cover page to ensure your
proposal is received by your Program Officer. The Program
Officer’s information can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG – The Program Officer’s information is a required
field on the cover page. A Science Director is the same as a
Program Officer. The ONRG Science Directors can be found at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-
directors
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
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F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
(https://sam.gov/content/home)
c. ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency;
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/content/home
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
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OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.milor to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes FedConnect for the submission
of white papers. FedConnect is a web portal that bridges the gap between government
agencies and performers to streamline the process of doing business with the
government. Through this portal, performers will be able to review opportunities and
submit white papers. To access FedConnect go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm.
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Important Note: In addition to the FedConnect submission, offerors shall also submit
a confirmation email to the ONR TPOC that they have submitted a white paper to
FedConnect.
5. How to Register for FedConnect
A FedConnect how to guide can be found at
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Marketing/Documents/FedConnect_Ready_S
et_Go.pdf
See pages 25 through 33 of the FedConnect Ready Set Go guide for step-by-step
instructions on how to submit your documents.
1) Register with SAM: All entities submitting a proposal through FedConnect
must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and will receive
a unique entity identifier (UEI) number. Failure to register with SAM will
prevent your organization from applying through FedConnect. In addition to
having a UEI number, organizations applying online through Grants.gov must
register with the System for Award Management (SAM). All organizations
must register with SAM in order to apply online. If you have not registered in
SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
If you are the first person in your organization to register in FedConnect, your
SAM Marketing Partner ID (SAM MPIN) will also be required. It is the
number that is set up by your organization as part of the registration in
SAM.gov.
2) Create a FedConnect Account: The next step in the registration process is to
create an account with FedConnect.
FedConnect Assistance
If you need assistance, the FedConnect Support Team is standing by to assist you.
Email: fcsupport@unisonglobal.com Phone: 1-800-899-6665
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Closed on Federal Holidays.
FedConnect Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit questions, please
email the POCs identified in Section B.10., Agency Contact Information.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit white papers.
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6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
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1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available.
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
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b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local governments and with government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $750,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
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contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) -
http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
• SAM Contracting Opportunities -
https://www.sam.gov/content/opportunities
• Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
• U.S. Small Business Administration Subcontracting Network
(Subnet) - https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
• Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
• USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
• DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
• DefenseLink ≥ $7.5 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/content/home to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
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SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goal as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $15,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the ONR Small Business Director at
ONR.SmallBiz@us.navy.mil with the subject line, “N0001425SB001.”
Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
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Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Risk Review
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
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The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official go-ahead to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil)
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
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access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
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CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
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human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
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vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
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results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONR Global. International offerors should contact the
cognizant ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or
located in your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
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provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
f. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
x. Offerors and Performers must foster an atmosphere conducive
to research integrity and comply with requirements concerning
research misconduct that apply to federally funded research
and to proposals submitted to ONR for funding. The
government wide policy published by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy in the Federal Register (65 FR 76260,
December 6, 2000) is implemented by DOD at DODI 3210.7
“Research Integrity and Misconduct” and by ONR at
ONRINST 5041.2A “Policy for Handling Allegations of
Scientific Research Misconduct” .
2. Reporting
• See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for reporting requirements for Contracts and Other
Transactions.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
• Spacing – single spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
• Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R& R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
• Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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• Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
• Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
➢ Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
➢ Use Code 600 for ONRG.
➢ Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
• Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
• Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
• Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
• Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
populated in Grants.gov.
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• Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
• Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
• Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
• Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
• Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
whichever is less.
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Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website:
https://publicaccess.dtic.mil/search/#/grants/simpleSearch
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
• Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
• Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
• Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
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Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
• Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
• Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
➢ Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
included).
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➢ Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
➢ Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
➢ Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
➢ Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
➢ Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
➢ Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
➢ Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
➢ Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
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• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
➢ Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
materials to be produced.
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• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
• Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
• Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
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possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
• Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
• Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
• Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
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performed.
• Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
• Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
• Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
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However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
• Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
• Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
• Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
• Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
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tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
• Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
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applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
The Privacy Act and Burden Statement for the Common Form for
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Information can be found at the following link under How to Submit a
Grant Application – Full Application Submission:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
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(7) OTHER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt
instructions for ONR program applications. Please read the following
instructions carefully and completely.
1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding
opportunities. ONR applicants shall submit their applications online
through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about
registering to apply for ONR funds. Applicants should read the
registration instructions carefully and prepare the information
requested before beginning the registration process. Reviewing
and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for
required information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award
Management (SAM) registration, and Grants.gov account to
apply for grants. If individual applicants are eligible to apply
for this funding opportunity, then you may begin with step 3,
Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in
minutes, but SAM registrations may take additional time.
Therefore, an organization's registration should be done in
sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's ability to
meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov
here: https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying
online through Grants.gov must register with the
System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to
register with SAM will prevent your organization from
applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be
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renewed annually. For more detailed instructions for
registering with SAM, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to
register an account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-
screen instructions or refer to the detailed instructions
provided on the registration page.
3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile
in Grants.gov corresponds to a single applicant
organization the user represents (i.e., an applicant) or an
individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you
may log in to one Grants.gov account to access all of
your grant applications. To add an organizational
profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while
adding a profile. For more detailed instructions about
creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you
register with Grants.gov and create an Organization
Applicant Profile, the organization applicant's request
for Grants.gov roles and access is sent to the EBiz POC.
The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the
Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role,
thereby giving you permission to complete and submit
applications on behalf of the organization. You will be
able to submit your application online any time after
you have been assigned the AOR role. For more
detailed instructions about creating a profile on
Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request,
refer to - https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-
registration/track-profile-role-status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted
through Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with
the AOR role that submitted the application is inserted into the
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signature line of the application, serving as the electronic
signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate personnel
in the system who are able to make legally binding
commitments on behalf of the organization as a user with the
AOR role; this step is often missed and it is crucial for valid
and timely submissions.
3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the
Grants.gov application process. White paper for Grants submissions
must be submitted through FedConnect (see Section E.2.d.ii.).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov
must be in Adobe Portable Document Format. Proposals with
attachments submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format
other than Adobe Portable Document Format will not be considered for
award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is
a shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an
application. For each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you
can create individual instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to
complete instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you
to complete an application online and route it through your
organization for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the
workspace to work on the application together, complete all the
required forms online or by downloading PDF versions, and
check for errors before submission. The Workspace progress
bar will display the state of your application process as you
apply. As you apply using Workspace, you may click the blue
question mark icon near the upper-right corner of each page to
access context- sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by
filling out webforms, you can download individual PDF
forms in Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be
downloaded and saved to your local device storage,
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network drive(s), or external drives, then accessed
through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you
will note fields marked with an asterisk and a different
background color. These fields are mandatory fields that
must be completed, to successfully submit your
application.
c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are
designed to fill in common required fields across other
forms, such as the applicant name, address, and UEI
Number. Once information is entered, the information
will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0003
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
The purposes of this amendment to LR BAA N0001425SB001 are to incorporate the
following changes:
1. Update the Contracts/Business and Security Points of Contact listed in Section B,
subsection 10.
2. Add a link in Section G.1.2. to the DoD Memo regarding the Policy on Risk-Based
Security Reviews of Fundamental Research.
3. Update the clause table in Appendix 2, Section I.1.(6) with the following:
a. Remove clause FAR 52.222-24 (Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance
Evaluation).
b. Add clause FAR 52.222-41 (Service Contract Labor Standards).
4. Perform minor formatting/grammatical edits throughout the document.
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 11
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 12
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements .............................................................................................. 12
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 14
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 14
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 14
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for FedConnect ....................................................................................................................... 16
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 17
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 17
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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 18
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 23
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 23
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 31
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 31
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 31
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 48
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 50
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 50
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 58
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 58
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 58
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 61
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 61
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 62
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001424SF002 dated 23 FEB 2024 or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001424SF002 may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an OT or Cooperative Agreement are exempt
from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for
a period of five years from the date the Department receives the information. Offerors
should mark the following documents with a legend asserting that they are submitted on a
confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities), SAM (https://sam.gov/content/home) and, if applicable,
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/).
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the pre and post-award process in
order to improve communication and the overall process, please provide your feedback to the
questionnaires below, as appropriate.
Feedback on the pre-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
Feedback on the post-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yq3ZA1ziYQ
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LR BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
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5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), Office of
Chief of Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately one (1) year from the date of
publication, or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2025 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
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10. Agency Contact Information
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA THE FEDCONNECT MESSAGE
CENTER.
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil mailto:
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Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Matthew Murray, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
matthew.murray18.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
Attn: Ms. Yezabeth Cuevas
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
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Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
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Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003. See section D. Program
Description/Objective/3. Instrument Type(s)/c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
for Research for information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021
and 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
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and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
science and engineering disciplines.
ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
Naval brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our website
at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx.
ONRG
ONRG serves as an external network facilitator for ONR headquarters and the Naval
Research Enterprise by ensuring connections are maintained with the international science
and technology community, the Naval Fleet/Forces, and our international partners, by
deploying over 20 Science Directors in field offices around the world to liaise with scientists
in their home countries. ONRG facilitates fundamental research efforts in the ONR
technology areas indicated on the ONR website noted above, to address the needs of the Navy
and Marine Corps and foster international partnerships with leading researchers around the
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world.
ONRG supports fundamental research seed grants, conferences, and workshops that foster
collaboration between the U.S. Navy, and international scientists and technologists. To
discuss your ideas for an international grant proposal, please contact a Science Director
specializing in your field or located in your region by navigating to the ONRG website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign Government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
• The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
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to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.
• In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.
• No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
• Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
• The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.
• No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
• Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
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• Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
• Examples of model contracts can be found on the ONR website at the
following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-
contract-proposal
• Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
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2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
• Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
• Margins – 1 inch
• Spacing –single-spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
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ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Cover Page (MANDATORY for ONR and ONRG): The
Cover Page can be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal for contract
submissions and at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-application for grant
submissions.
FedConnect will not accept a white papers unless the Cover
Page is included.
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email
address are required fields on the cover page to ensure your
proposal is received by your Program Officer. The Program
Officer’s information can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG – The Program Officer’s information is a required
field on the cover page. A Science Director is the same as a
Program Officer. The ONRG Science Directors can be found at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-
directors
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
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F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
(https://sam.gov/content/home)
c. ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency;
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/content/home
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
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OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.milor to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes FedConnect for the submission
of white papers. FedConnect is a web portal that bridges the gap between government
agencies and performers to streamline the process of doing business with the
government. Through this portal, performers will be able to review opportunities and
submit white papers. To access FedConnect go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm.
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Important Note: In addition to the FedConnect submission, offerors shall also submit
a confirmation email to the ONR TPOC that they have submitted a white paper to
FedConnect.
5. How to Register for FedConnect
A FedConnect how to guide can be found at
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Marketing/Documents/FedConnect_Ready_S
et_Go.pdf
See pages 25 through 33 of the FedConnect Ready Set Go guide for step-by-step
instructions on how to submit your documents.
1) Register with SAM: All entities submitting a proposal through FedConnect
must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and will receive
a unique entity identifier (UEI) number. Failure to register with SAM will
prevent your organization from applying through FedConnect. In addition to
having a UEI number, organizations applying online through Grants.gov must
register with the System for Award Management (SAM). All organizations
must register with SAM in order to apply online. If you have not registered in
SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
If you are the first person in your organization to register in FedConnect, your
SAM Marketing Partner ID (SAM MPIN) will also be required. It is the
number that is set up by your organization as part of the registration in
SAM.gov.
2) Create a FedConnect Account: The next step in the registration process is to
create an account with FedConnect.
FedConnect Assistance
If you need assistance, the FedConnect Support Team is standing by to assist you.
Email: fcsupport@unisonglobal.com Phone: 1-800-899-6665
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Closed on Federal Holidays.
FedConnect Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit questions, please
email the POCs identified in Section B.10., Agency Contact Information.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit white papers.
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6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
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1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available. (See Policy on Risk-
Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research for additional information)
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
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b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local governments and with government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $750,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
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apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) -
http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
• SAM Contracting Opportunities -
https://www.sam.gov/content/opportunities
• Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
• U.S. Small Business Administration Subcontracting Network
(Subnet) - https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
• Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
• USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
• DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
• DefenseLink ≥ $7.5 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/content/home to seek competition for subcontracts, to
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increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goal as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $15,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the ONR Small Business Director at
ONR.SmallBiz@us.navy.mil with the subject line, “N0001425SB001.”
Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
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Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Risk Review
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
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The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official go-ahead to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil)
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
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to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
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at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
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administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.milmailto:.
Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
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current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
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vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
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and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONR Global. International offerors should contact the
cognizant ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or
located in your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
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paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
f. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
x. Offerors and Performers must foster an atmosphere conducive
to research integrity and comply with requirements concerning
research misconduct that apply to federally funded research
and to proposals submitted to ONR for funding. The
government wide policy published by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy in the Federal Register (65 FR 76260,
December 6, 2000) is implemented by DOD at DODI 3210.7
“Research Integrity and Misconduct” and by ONR at
ONRINST 5041.2A “Policy for Handling Allegations of
Scientific Research Misconduct” .
2. Reporting
• See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
• Spacing – single spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
• Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R& R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
• Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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• Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
• Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
➢ Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
➢ Use Code 600 for ONRG.
➢ Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
• Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
• Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
• Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
• Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
populated in Grants.gov.
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• Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
• Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
• Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
• Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
• Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
whichever is less.
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Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website:
https://publicaccess.dtic.mil/search/#/grants/simpleSearch
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
• Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
• Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
• Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
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Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
• Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
• Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
➢ Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
included).
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➢ Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
➢ Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
➢ Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
➢ Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
➢ Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
➢ Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
➢ Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
➢ Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
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• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
➢ Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
materials to be produced.
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• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
• Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
• Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
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possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
• Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
• Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
• Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
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performed.
• Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
• Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
• Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
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However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
• Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
• Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
• Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
• Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
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tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
• Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
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applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
The Privacy Act and Burden Statement for the Common Form for
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Information can be found at the following link under How to Submit a
Grant Application – Full Application Submission:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
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(7) OTHER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt
instructions for ONR program applications. Please read the following
instructions carefully and completely.
1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding
opportunities. ONR applicants shall submit their applications online
through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about
registering to apply for ONR funds. Applicants should read the
registration instructions carefully and prepare the information
requested before beginning the registration process. Reviewing
and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for
required information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award
Management (SAM) registration, and Grants.gov account to
apply for grants. If individual applicants are eligible to apply
for this funding opportunity, then you may begin with step 3,
Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in
minutes, but SAM registrations may take additional time.
Therefore, an organization's registration should be done in
sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's ability to
meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov
here: https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying
online through Grants.gov must register with the
System for Award Management (SAM). Failure to
register with SAM will prevent your organization from
applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be
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renewed annually. For more detailed instructions for
registering with SAM, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to
register an account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-
screen instructions or refer to the detailed instructions
provided on the registration page.
3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile
in Grants.gov corresponds to a single applicant
organization the user represents (i.e., an applicant) or an
individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you
may log in to one Grants.gov account to access all of
your grant applications. To add an organizational
profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while
adding a profile. For more detailed instructions about
creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you
register with Grants.gov and create an Organization
Applicant Profile, the organization applicant's request
for Grants.gov roles and access is sent to the EBiz POC.
The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the
Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role,
thereby giving you permission to complete and submit
applications on behalf of the organization. You will be
able to submit your application online any time after
you have been assigned the AOR role. For more
detailed instructions about creating a profile on
Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-
poc-authorizes-profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request,
refer to - https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-
registration/track-profile-role-status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted
through Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with
the AOR role that submitted the application is inserted into the
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signature line of the application, serving as the electronic
signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate personnel
in the system who are able to make legally binding
commitments on behalf of the organization as a user with the
AOR role; this step is often missed and it is crucial for valid
and timely submissions.
3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the
Grants.gov application process. White paper for Grants submissions
must be submitted through FedConnect (see Section E.2.d.ii.).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov
must be in Adobe Portable Document Format. Proposals with
attachments submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format
other than Adobe Portable Document Format will not be considered for
award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is
a shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an
application. For each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you
can create individual instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to
complete instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you
to complete an application online and route it through your
organization for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the
workspace to work on the application together, complete all the
required forms online or by downloading PDF versions, and
check for errors before submission. The Workspace progress
bar will display the state of your application process as you
apply. As you apply using Workspace, you may click the blue
question mark icon near the upper-right corner of each page to
access context- sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by
filling out webforms, you can download individual PDF
forms in Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be
downloaded and saved to your local device storage,
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network drive(s), or external drives, then accessed
through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you
will note fields marked with an asterisk and a different
background color. These fields are mandatory fields that
must be completed, to successfully submit your
application.
c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are
designed to fill in common required fields across other
forms, such as the applicant name, address, and UEI
Number. Once information is entered, the information
will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0004
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
Effective 01 June 2025, ONR will transition away from FedConnect and no longer accept
white paper and proposal submission via the existing portal. Instead, new white papers and
proposals will need to be submitted via the ONR Submission Portal.
The purposes of this amendment to LR BAA N0001425SB001 are to:
1.) Replace all language and instructions referencing FedConnect with those for the ONR
Submission Portal.
2.) Correct numbering/formatting discrepancies for Sections E.4. and F.6. within Appendices
I and II. The content of these sections have not changed – only the section headings have
been adjusted.
3.) Update the DTIC website URL located in Appendix I, E.4.(2).
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 11
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 11
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements .............................................................................................. 12
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 13
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 13
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 13
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal .............................................................................................. 16
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 17
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 17
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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 18
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 23
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 23
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 31
E. Application Content and Format ................................................................................................................................ 31
4. Full Proposal Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 31
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 44
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 44
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 48
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 49
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 49
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 57
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 57
4. Full Proposal Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 57
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline ................................................................................................................ 59
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 59
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 60
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 61
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001424SF002 dated 23 FEB 2024 or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001424SF002 may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an OT or Cooperative Agreement are exempt
from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for
a period of five years from the date the Department receives the information. Offerors
should mark the following documents with a legend asserting that they are submitted on a
confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities), SAM (https://sam.gov/content/home) and, if applicable,
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/).
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the pre and post-award process in
order to improve communication and the overall process, please provide your feedback to the
questionnaires below, as appropriate.
Feedback on the pre-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
Feedback on the post-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yq3ZA1ziYQ
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LR BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
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5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), Office of
Chief of Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately one (1) year from the date of
publication, or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2025 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
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10. Agency Contact Information
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA THE FEDCONNECT MESSAGE
CENTER.
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
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Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Matthew Murray, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
matthew.murray18.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
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of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
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Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003. See section D. Program
Description/Objective/3. Instrument Type(s)/c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
for Research for information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021
and 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
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science and engineering disciplines.
ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
Naval brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our website
at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx.
ONRG
ONRG serves as an external network facilitator for ONR headquarters and the Naval
Research Enterprise by ensuring connections are maintained with the international science
and technology community, the Naval Fleet/Forces, and our international partners, by
deploying over 20 Science Directors in field offices around the world to liaise with scientists
in their home countries. ONRG facilitates fundamental research efforts in the ONR
technology areas indicated on the ONR website noted above, to address the needs of the Navy
and Marine Corps and foster international partnerships with leading researchers around the
world.
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ONRG supports fundamental research seed grants, conferences, and workshops that foster
collaboration between the U.S. Navy, and international scientists and technologists. To
discuss your ideas for an international grant proposal, please contact a Science Director
specializing in your field or located in your region by navigating to the ONRG website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign Government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
• The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
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stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.
• In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.
• No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
• Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
• The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.
• No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
• Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
• Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
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https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
• Examples of model contracts can be found on the ONR website at the
following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-
contract-proposal
• Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
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For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
• Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
• Margins – 1 inch
• Spacing –single-spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
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Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
(https://sam.gov/content/home)
c. ONR website (https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
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d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency;
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/content/home
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
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4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.milor to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes FedConnect for the submission
of white papers. FedConnect is a web portal that bridges the gap between government
agencies and performers to streamline the process of doing business with the
government. Through this portal, performers will be able to review opportunities and
submit white papers. To access FedConnect go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes the ONR Submission portal for
the submission of white papers. The ONR Submission portal is a web portal that
bridges the gap between Government agencies and performers to streamline the
process of doing business with the Government. Through this portal, performers will
be able to submit white papers and ask questions. To access the ONR Submission
portal go to https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/.
5. How to Register for FedConnect
A FedConnect how to guide can be found at
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Marketing/Documents/FedConnect_Ready_S
et_Go.pdf
See pages 25 through 33 of the FedConnect Ready Set Go guide for step-by-step
instructions on how to submit your documents.
1) Register with SAM: All entities submitting a proposal through FedConnect
must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and will receive
a unique entity identifier (UEI) number. Failure to register with SAM will
prevent your organization from applying through FedConnect. In addition to
having a UEI number, organizations applying online through Grants.gov must
register with the System for Award Management (SAM). All organizations
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must register with SAM in order to apply online. If you have not registered in
SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
If you are the first person in your organization to register in FedConnect, your
SAM Marketing Partner ID (SAM MPIN) will also be required. It is the
number that is set up by your organization as part of the registration in
SAM.gov.
2) Create a FedConnect Account: The next step in the registration process is to
create an account with FedConnect.
FedConnect Assistance
If you need assistance, the FedConnect Support Team is standing by to assist you.
Email: fcsupport@unisonglobal.com Phone: 1-800-899-6665
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Closed on Federal Holidays.
FedConnect Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the ONR website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/frequently-asked-questions.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit questions, please
email the POCs identified in Section B.10., Agency Contact Information.
Do not use the Message Center within FedConnect to submit white papers.
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal
A registration and submission guide for the ONR Submission Portal can be found
at https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/UserSupport/UserSupportPage.
When completing the submission, the Program Officer’s information can be found as
follows:
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email address can be found
on the ONR website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG –A Science Director is the same as a Program Officer. The ONRG
Science Directors can be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-
global-science-directors
If you need assistance, the ONR Submission Portal is standing by to assist you.
Email: ONR.NCR.053.list.onedesk@us.navy.mil
Phone: 703-696-1313 option “0’
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Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Closed on Federal
Holidays.
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
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2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available. (See Policy on Risk-
Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research for additional information.)
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
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requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the Government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local Governments and with Government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $750,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
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Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
• Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) -
http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
• SAM Contracting Opportunities -
https://www.sam.gov/content/opportunities
• Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
• U.S. Small Business Administration Subcontracting Network
(Subnet) - https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
• Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
• USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
• DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
• DefenseLink ≥ $7.5 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
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In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/content/home to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goal as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $15,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the ONR Small Business Director at
ONR.SmallBiz@us.navy.mil with the subject line, “N0001425SB001.”
Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
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sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Risk Review
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
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current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official go-ahead to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil)
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
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In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
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individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
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supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.milmailto:.
Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
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of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
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https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
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research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONR Global. International offerors should contact the
cognizant ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or
located in your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
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d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
f. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
x. Offerors and Performers must foster an atmosphere conducive
to research integrity and comply with requirements concerning
research misconduct that apply to federally funded research
and to proposals submitted to ONR for funding. The
government wide policy published by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy in the Federal Register (65 FR 76260,
December 6, 2000) is implemented by DOD at DODI 3210.7
“Research Integrity and Misconduct” and by ONR at
ONRINST 5041.2A “Policy for Handling Allegations of
Scientific Research Misconduct” .
2. Reporting
• See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
E. Application Content and Format
4. Full Proposal Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
• Spacing – single spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
• Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R& R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
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the following special instructions:
• Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
• Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
• Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
➢ Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
➢ Use Code 600 for ONRG.
➢ Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
• Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
• Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
• Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
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• Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
populated in Grants.gov.
• Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
• Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
• Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
• Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
• Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
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available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
whichever is less.
Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website:
https://publicaccess.dtic.mil/search/#/grants/simpleSearch
https://discover.dtic.mil/public-access-search/
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
• Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
• Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
• Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
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“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
• Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
• Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
➢ Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
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and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
included).
➢ Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
➢ Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
➢ Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
➢ Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
➢ Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
➢ Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
➢ Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
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➢ Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
➢ Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
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In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
materials to be produced.
• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
• Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
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• Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
• Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
• Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
• Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
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support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
performed.
• Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
• Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
• Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
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any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
• Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
• Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
• Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
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each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
• Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
• Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
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To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
The Privacy Act and Burden Statement for the Common Form for
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Information can be found at the following link under How to Submit a
Grant Application – Full Application Submission:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
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OTHER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt instructions for ONR
program applications. Please read the following instructions carefully and
completely.
1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding opportunities.
ONR applicants shall submit their applications online through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about registering to apply for
ONR funds. Applicants should read the registration instructions carefully and
prepare the information requested before beginning the registration process.
Reviewing and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for required
information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award Management (SAM)
registration, and Grants.gov account to apply for grants. If individual
applicants are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, then you may
begin with step 3, Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in minutes, but SAM
registrations may take additional time. Therefore, an organization's registration
should be done in sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's
ability to meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov here:
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying online through
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Grants.gov must register with the System for Award Management
(SAM). Failure to register with SAM will prevent your organization
from applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be renewed
annually. For more detailed instructions for registering with SAM,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to register an
account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to
the detailed instructions provided on the registration page.
3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile in Grants.gov
corresponds to a single applicant organization the user represents (i.e.,
an applicant) or an individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you may log in to
one Grants.gov account to access all of your grant applications. To add
an organizational profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while adding a profile.
For more detailed instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-
authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you register with
Grants.gov and create an Organization Applicant Profile, the
organization applicant's request for Grants.gov roles and access is sent
to the EBiz POC. The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR) role, thereby giving you
permission to complete and submit applications on behalf of the
organization. You will be able to submit your application online any
time after you have been assigned the AOR role. For more detailed
instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-authorizes-
profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request, refer to -
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/track-profile-role-
status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted through
Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with the AOR role that
submitted the application is inserted into the signature line of the application,
serving as the electronic signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate
personnel in the system who are able to make legally binding commitments on
behalf of the organization as a user with the AOR role; this step is often
missed and it is crucial for valid and timely submissions.
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3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the Grants.gov
application process. White paper for Grants submissions must be submitted
through FedConnect the ONR Submission Portal (see Section E.2.d.ii.).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov must be in
Adobe Portable Document Format. Proposals with attachments submitted in
word processing, spreadsheet, or any format other than Adobe Portable
Document Format will not be considered for award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is a
shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an application. For
each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you can create individual
instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to complete
instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to
complete an application online and route it through your organization
for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the workspace to
work on the application together, complete all the required forms
online or by downloading PDF versions, and check for errors before
submission. The Workspace progress bar will display the state of your
application process as you apply. As you apply using Workspace, you
may click the blue question mark icon near the upper-right corner of
each page to access context- sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by filling out
webforms, you can download individual PDF forms in
Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be downloaded and
saved to your local device storage, network drive(s), or external
drives, then accessed through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you will note
fields marked with an asterisk and a different background color.
These fields are mandatory fields that must be completed, to
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successfully submit your application.
c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are designed
to fill in common required fields across other forms, such as the
applicant name, address, and UEI Number. Once information is
entered, the information will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
the Grants.gov Support Center and get a ticket number. The Support
Center ticket number will assist ONR with tracking your issue and
understanding background information on the issue.
4.) Timely Receipt Requirements and Proof of Timely Submission
An electronic date/time stamp is generated within the system when the
application is successfully received by Grants.gov. The applicant with the
AOR role who submitted the application will receive an acknowledgement of
receipt and a tracking number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) from Grants.gov with
the successful transmission of their application. The applicant with the AOR
role will also receive the official date/time stamp and Grants.gov Tracking
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0005
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
The purposes of Amendment 0005 to Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001 are as
follows:
1.) All Sections
a. Updated multiple website URLs and e-mail addresses.
b. Revised minor grammatical and contextual inconsistencies.
c. An updated version of the Proposal Checklist that is referenced throughout this
BAA is available for download on the ONR website. The URL is provided
alongside the aforementioned references.
2.) Section A
a. Updated the announcement number for the Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) Education and
Workforce Program Funding Opportunity Announcement.
3.) Section B:
a. Important: Extended the duration of this announcement by one (1) year or until
replaced by a successor BAA.
b. Added a URL for questions submitted under the ONR Submission Portal.
4.) Section D:
a. Completely revised the description for ONRGlobal.
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5.) Section F:
a. Updated the list of requirements for offerors submitting contract proposals or
grant applications.
b. Added restrictions regarding the submission of CUI and Export Controlled CUI
via the ONR Submission Portal.
6.) Section G:
a. Added a revision to the ‘Options’ subsection regarding the Government’s right to
incrementally fund options.
7.) Appendix 2
a. Added clarification that the ONR Microsoft Excel Cost Proposal template,
complete with intact formulas, is required for contract submissions.
b. Revised the policy on password protected proposal documents.
c. Added DFARS 252.225-7013 (Duty-Free Entry) to the Provision/Clause table.
d. Added DFARS 252.204–7021 (Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity
Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements) as In By Reference below
Provision/Clause table.
e. Added DFARS 252.204-7025 (Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model
Certification Level Requirements) as full text below the Provision/Clause table.
f. Updated the Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 12
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 12
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements .............................................................................................. 12
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 13
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 13
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 14
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal .............................................................................................. 15
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 16
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 16
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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 17
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 22
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 22
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 30
E. Application Content and Format ................................................................................................................................ 30
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 30
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 43
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 43
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 47
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 48
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 48
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 56
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 56
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 56
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline ................................................................................................................ 58
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 58
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 59
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 60
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001425SF006 dated 07 July 2025or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001425SF006may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) or
Cooperative Agreement are exempt from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for a period of five years from the date the Department
receives the information. Offerors should mark the following documents with a legend
asserting that they are submitted on a confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities ), and SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home) and
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/), if applicable.
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities ), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the pre and post-award process in
order to improve communication and the overall process. Please provide your feedback to the
questionnaires below, as appropriate.
Feedback on the pre-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
Feedback on the post-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yq3ZA1ziYQ
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LR BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
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5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), Office of
Chief of Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately two (2) years from the date of
publication or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2026 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
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10. Agency Contact Information
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within the
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Questions should be submitted through the ONR Submission Portal
(https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/).
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
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Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Matthew Murray, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
matthew.murray18.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
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of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
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Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003(b). See Section D.1.(c) below for
information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021 and 10 U.S.C. §
4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
science and engineering disciplines.
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ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
NavalX brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our websites
at https://www.onr.navy.mil/organization/navalx and
https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges.
ONRGlobal
The ONR Global (ONRG) mission is to become the partner of choice for science and
technology leaders worldwide, and in doing so, to support the overall ONR mission of
discovering, developing and delivering new technology and capability to the U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps.
In support, the ONR Global International Science Program (ONRG ISP) employs technically
skilled scientists and engineers to foster trusted partnerships with the world's leading
scientific researchers to enable future naval capabilities through revolutionary fundamental
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research that challenges conventional thinking. The ONRG ISP performs a critical function to
ensure that the United States avoids technological surprise from significant investments in
Science and Technology (S&T) by adversarial nations, establishes deterrence, and ascertains
a future advantage in lethality, warfighting, and readiness.
To accomplish its objective, the ISP employs Science Directors to engage directly with the
world's leading scientists and engineers to identify emerging and innovative S&T that will
benefit the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and broader Department of Defense. They also
maintain awareness of contemporary and future trends in global research and technology
developments and are the direct connection between international scientists and the Naval
Research Enterprise.
The ONRG ISP supports seed grants for innovative fundamental research projects,
conferences, and workshops to foster collaboration between the US Naval Research
Enterprise and the international science and technology community. If interested in pursuing
an ONRG funding opportunity, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to review the ONR
Technology and Research areas listed on the ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-
research/onr-technology-and-research) prior to making contact with an ONRG Science
Director, which can be identified from the ONRG website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
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“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
 The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.

 In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.

 No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
 Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
 The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.

 No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
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OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
 Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
 Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
 An example of a cost plus fixed fee model contract can be found on the ONR
website at the following link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-contract-proposal
 Examples of the SSP and Gov Inventory CDRLs can be found on the ONR
website at the following link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-contract-proposal. This is not an inclusive list of all CDRLs for
an award.
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 Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
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consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
 Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
 Margins – 1 inch
 Spacing –single-spaced
 Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
 Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
 See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
 See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
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https://sam.gov/
c. ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency.
e. Ensure your Reps and Certs are updated annually.
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
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marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code XX
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be in at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes the ONR Submission portal for
the submission of white papers. The ONR Submission portal is a web portal that
bridges the gap between Government agencies and performers to streamline the
process of doing business with the Government. Through this portal, performers will
be able to submit white papers and ask questions. To access the ONR Submission
portal go to https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/.
The ONR Submission Portal accepts CUI submission, but not Export Controlled CUI
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal
The registration and submission guide for the ONR Submission Portal can be found
at https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/UserSupport/UserSupportPage.
When completing the submission, the Program Officer’s information can be found as
follows:
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email address can be found
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on the ONR website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG –A Science Director is the same as a Program Officer. The ONRG
Science Directors can be found at ehttps://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-
global-science-directors.
If you need assistance, the ONR Submission Portal is standing by to assist you.
Email: ONR.NCR.053.list.onedesk@us.navy.mil
Phone: 703-696-1313 option “0’
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Closed on Federal
Holidays.
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
 See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
 See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
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1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available. (See Policy on Risk-
Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research for additional information.)
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
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The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the Government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local Governments and with Government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $900,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
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supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business
Search - https://search.certifications.sba.gov
 SAM Contracting Opportunities - https://sam.gov/opportunities
 Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
 SBA Network (Subnet) -
https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
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 Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
 USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
 DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
 DefenseLink ≥ $9 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/opportunities to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goals as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $20,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the Small Business Director at
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nrl_smallbusinessoffice@us.navy.mil with the subject line,
“N0001425SB001.” Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award and to incrementally fund the option.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Risk Review
 See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
 See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
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Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official authorization to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil) system
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
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Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
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For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
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including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
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accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
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vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
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Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONRG. International offerors should contact the cognizant
ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or located in
your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
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all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
f. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
x. Offerors and Performers must foster an atmosphere conducive
to research integrity and comply with requirements concerning
research misconduct that apply to federally funded research
and to proposals submitted to ONR for funding. The
government wide policy published by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy in the Federal Register (65 FR 76260,
December 6, 2000) is implemented by DOD at DODI 3210.7
“Research Integrity and Misconduct” and by ONR at
ONRINST 5041.2A “Policy for Handling Allegations of
Scientific Research Misconduct” .
2. Reporting
 See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
E. Application Content and Format
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
 Spacing – single spaced
 Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
 Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R&R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
 Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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 Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
 Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
 Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
 Use Code 600 for ONRG.
 Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
 Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
 Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
 Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
 Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
populated in Grants.gov.
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 Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
 Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
 Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
 Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
 Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
whichever is less.
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Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website: https://discover.dtic.mil/public-
access-search/
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
 Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
 Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
 Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
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Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
 Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
 Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
 Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
included).
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 Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
 Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
 Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
 Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
 Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
 Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
 Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
 Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
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• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
 Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
materials to be produced.
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• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
 Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
 Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
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possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
 Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
 Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
 Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
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performed.
 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
 Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
 Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
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However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
 Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
 Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
 Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
 Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
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tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
 Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
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applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
The Privacy Act and Burden Statement for the Common Form for
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Information can be found at the following link under How to Submit a
Grant Application – Full Application Submission:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
**The SciENcv format may be used if it includes the same details
and information as the NSF Common Form format, including a
valid date and signature.
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
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F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt instructions for ONR
program applications. Please read the following instructions carefully and
completely.
1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding opportunities.
ONR applicants shall submit their applications online through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about registering to apply for
ONR funds. Applicants should read the registration instructions carefully and
prepare the information requested before beginning the registration process.
Reviewing and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for required
information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award Management (SAM)
registration, and Grants.gov account to apply for grants. If individual
applicants are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, then you may
begin with step 3, Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in minutes, but SAM
registrations may take additional time. Therefore, an organization's registration
should be done in sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's
ability to meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov here:
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying online through
Grants.gov must register with the System for Award Management
(SAM). Failure to register with SAM will prevent your organization
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from applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be renewed
annually. For more detailed instructions for registering with SAM,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to register an
account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to
the detailed instructions provided on the registration page.
3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile in Grants.gov
corresponds to a single applicant organization the user represents (i.e.,
an applicant) or an individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you may log in to
one Grants.gov account to access all of your grant applications. To add
an organizational profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while adding a profile.
For more detailed instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-
authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you register with
Grants.gov and create an Organization Applicant Profile, the
organization applicant's request for Grants.gov roles and access is sent
to the EBiz POC. The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR) role, thereby giving you
permission to complete and submit applications on behalf of the
organization. You will be able to submit your application online any
time after you have been assigned the AOR role. For more detailed
instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-authorizes-
profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request, refer to -
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/track-profile-role-
status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted through
Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with the AOR role that
submitted the application is inserted into the signature line of the application,
serving as the electronic signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate
personnel in the system who are able to make legally binding commitments on
behalf of the organization as a user with the AOR role; this step is often
missed and it is crucial for valid and timely submissions.
3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
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White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the Grants.gov
application process. White paper for Grants submissions must be submitted
through the ONR Submission Portal (see BAA Section F.5..).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov must be in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Proposals with attachments
submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format other than Adobe
PDF will not be considered for award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is a
shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an application. For
each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you can create individual
instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to complete
instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to
complete an application online and route it through your organization
for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the workspace to
work on the application together, complete all the required forms
online or by downloading PDF versions, and check for errors before
submission. The Workspace progress bar will display the state of your
application process as you apply. As you apply using Workspace, you
may click the blue question mark icon near the upper-right corner of
each page to access context-sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by filling out
webforms, you can download individual PDF forms in
Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be downloaded and
saved to your local device storage, network drive(s), or external
drives, then accessed through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you will note
fields marked with an asterisk and a different background color.
These fields are mandatory fields that must be completed, to
successfully submit your application.
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c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are designed
to fill in common required fields across other forms, such as the
applicant name, address, and UEI Number. Once information is
entered, the information will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
the Grants.gov Support Center and get a ticket number. The Support
Center ticket number will assist ONR with tracking your issue and
understanding background information on the issue.
4.) Timely Receipt Requirements and Proof of Timely Submission
An electronic date/time stamp is generated within the system when the
application is successfully received by Grants.gov. The applicant with the
AOR role who submitted the application will receive an acknowledgement of
receipt and a tracking number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) from Grants.gov with
the successful transmission of their application. The applicant with the AOR
role will also receive the official date/time stamp and Grants.gov Tracking
number in an email serving as proof of their timely submission.
When ONR successfully retrieves the application from Grants.gov, and
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0005
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
The purposes of Amendment 0005 to Broad Agency Announcement N0001425SB001 are as
follows:
1.) All Sections
a. Updated multiple website URLs and e-mail addresses.
b. Revised minor grammatical and contextual inconsistencies.
c. An updated version of the Proposal Checklist that is referenced throughout this
BAA is available for download on the ONR website. The URL is provided
alongside the aforementioned references.
2.) Section A
a. Updated the announcement number for the Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) Education and
Workforce Program Funding Opportunity Announcement.
3.) Section B:
a. Important: Extended the duration of this announcement by one (1) year or until
replaced by a successor BAA.
b. Added a URL for questions submitted under the ONR Submission Portal.
4.) Section D:
a. Completely revised the description for ONRGlobal.
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5.) Section F:
a. Updated the list of requirements for offerors submitting contract proposals or
grant applications.
b. Added restrictions regarding the submission of CUI and Export Controlled CUI
via the ONR Submission Portal.
6.) Section G:
a. Added a revision to the ‘Options’ subsection regarding the Government’s right to
incrementally fund options.
7.) Appendix 2
a. Added clarification that the ONR Microsoft Excel Cost Proposal template,
complete with intact formulas, is required for contract submissions.
b. Revised the policy on password protected proposal documents.
c. Added DFARS 252.225-7013 (Duty-Free Entry) to the Provision/Clause table.
d. Added DFARS 252.204–7021 (Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity
Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements) as In By Reference below
Provision/Clause table.
e. Added DFARS 252.204-7025 (Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model
Certification Level Requirements) as full text below the Provision/Clause table.
f. Updated the Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video
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Table of Contents
A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Basic Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 12
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 12
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 12
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements .............................................................................................. 13
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 14
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 14
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 14
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 14
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal .............................................................................................. 16
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 16
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 17
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1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 18
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 23
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 23
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 31
E. Application Content and Format ................................................................................................................................ 31
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 31
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 44
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 44
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 48
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 49
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 49
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 57
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 57
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 57
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline ................................................................................................................ 59
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 59
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 60
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 61
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001425SF006 dated 07 July 2025N0001424SF002 dated 23 FEB 2024 or its replacement.
Funding Opportunity Announcement N0001425SF006N0001424SF002 may be found at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) or
Cooperative Agreement are exempt from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for a period of five years from the date the Department
receives the information. Offerors should mark the following documents with a legend
asserting that they are submitted on a confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities ), and SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home) and
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/), if applicable.
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities
https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities), Sam.gov - Contract
Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the pre and post-award process in
order to improve communication and the overall process. , Pplease provide your feedback to
the questionnaires below, as appropriate.
Feedback on the pre-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
Feedback on the post-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yq3ZA1ziYQ
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LR BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
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5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), Office of
Chief of Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately one (1) yeartwo (2) years
from the date of publication, or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be
submitted at any time during this period. This announcement replaces
N0001424SB001 published 02 October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2025 2026 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
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10. Agency Contact Information
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within the
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Questions should be submitted through the ONR Submission Portal
(https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/).
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
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Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Matthew Murray, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
matthew.murray18.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
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of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
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Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003(b). See Ssection D.1.(c) below,
entitled, “ Program Description/Objective/Paragraph 13. Instrument Type(s) /c.”
Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research for information on cost sharing for
OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021 and 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
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science and engineering disciplines.
ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
NavalX brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our websites
at https://www.onr.navy.mil/organization/navalx and
https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-
bridgeshttps://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx.
ONRGlobal
The ONR Global (ONRG) mission is to become the partner of choice for science and
technology leaders worldwide, and in doing so, to support the overall ONR mission of
discovering, developing and delivering new technology and capability to the U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps.
In support, the ONR Global International Science Program (ONRG ISP) employs technically
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skilled scientists and engineers to foster trusted partnerships with the world's leading
scientific researchers to enable future naval capabilities through revolutionary fundamental
research that challenges conventional thinking. The ONRG ISP performs a critical function to
ensure that the United States avoids technological surprise from significant investments in
Science and Technology (S&T) by adversarial nations, establishes deterrence, and ascertains
a future advantage in lethality, warfighting, and readiness.
To accomplish its objective, the ISP employs Science Directors to engage directly with the
world's leading scientists and engineers to identify emerging and innovative S&T that will
benefit the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and broader Department of Defense. They also
maintain awareness of contemporary and future trends in global research and technology
developments and are the direct connection between international scientists and the Naval
Research Enterprise.
The ONRG ISP International Science Program supports seed grants for innovative
fundamental research projects, conferences, and workshops to foster collaboration between
the US Naval Research Enterprise and the international science and technology community.
If interested in pursuing an ONRG funding opportunity, potential offerors are strongly
encouraged to review the ONR Technology and Research areas listed on the ONR website
((HYPERLINK "https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research)h"ONR Technology and Research | Office of Naval Research) prior to making
contact with an ONRG Science Director, which can be identified from the ONRG website at
HYPERLINK "https://www.onr.navy.mil/organization/onr-globall"ONR Global | Office of
Naval Research.
ONRG does not fund foreign government entities. ONRG serves as an external network
facilitator for ONR headquarters and the Naval Research Enterprise by ensuring connections
are maintained with the international science and technology community, the Naval
Fleet/Forces, and our international partners, by deploying over 20 Science Directors in field
offices around the world to liaise with scientists in their home countries. ONRG facilitates
fundamental research efforts in the ONR technology areas indicated on the ONR website
noted above, to address the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps and foster international
partnerships with leading researchers around the world.
ONRG supports fundamental research seed grants, conferences, and workshops that foster
collaboration between the U.S. Navy, and international scientists and technologists. To
discuss your ideas for an international grant proposal, please contact a Science Director
specializing in your field or located in your region by navigating to the ONRG website at
https://www.nre.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign Government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
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S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
 The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.

 In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.

 No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
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 Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
 The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.

 No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
 Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
 Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
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resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
 An eExamples of a cost plus fixed fee model contracts can be found on the
ONR website at the following link: https://www.onrnre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
 Examples of the SSP and Gov Inventory CDRLs can be found on the ONR
website at the following link: https://www.onrnre.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-
to-apply/submit-contract-proposal. This is not an inclusive list of all CDRLs
for an award.
 Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
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Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
 Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
 Margins – 1 inch
 Spacing –single-spaced
 Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
 Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
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field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Ccost Eestimate
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
 See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
 See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
https://sam.gov/(https://sam.gov/content/home)
b.
c. ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency.
d.e. Ensure your Reps and Certs are updated annually.;
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/https://sam.gov/content/home
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
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White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code XX
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be in at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
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electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes the ONR Submission portal for
the submission of white papers. The ONR Submission portal is a web portal that
bridges the gap between Government agencies and performers to streamline the
process of doing business with the Government. Through this portal, performers will
be able to submit white papers and ask questions. To access the ONR Submission
portal go to https://submissions.nreonr.navy.mil/.
The ONR Submission pPortal accepts CUI submission, but not Export Controlled CUI
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal
TheA registration and submission guide for the ONR Submission Portal can be found
at https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/UserSupport/UserSupportPage.
When completing the submission, the Program Officer’s information can be found as
follows:
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email address can be found
on the ONR website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG –A Science Director is the same as a Program Officer. The ONRG
Science Directors can be found at ehttps://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-
global-science-directors.
If you need assistance, the ONR Submission Portal is standing by to assist you.
Email: ONR.NCR.053.list.onedesk@us.navy.mil
Phone: 703-696-1313 option “0’
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Closed on Federal
Holidays.
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
 See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
 See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
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8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
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serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available. (See Policy on Risk-
Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research for additional information.)
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
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Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the Government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local Governments and with Government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $750900,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
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extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Small
Business Search (DSBS) -
https://search.certifications.sba.govhttp://web.sba.gov/pro-
net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm
 SAM Contracting Opportunities - https://sam.gov/opportunities
https://www.sam.gov/ content/opportunities
 Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
 U.S. Small Business Administration SubcontractingSBA
Network (Subnet) -
https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
 Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
 USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
 DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
 DefenseLink ≥ $97.5 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/opportunities to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goals as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
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2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $1205,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the ONR Small Business Director at
nrl_smallbusinessoffice@us.navy.milONR.SmallBiz@us.navy.mil
with the subject line, “N0001425SB001.” Provide the following
information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
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The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award and to incrementally fund the option.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Risk Review
 See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
 See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
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Officer is the official authorization go-ahead to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil) system.
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.onrnre.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
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If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
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SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
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under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.milmailto:.
Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
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Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
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Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
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Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONRG Global. International offerors should contact the
cognizant ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or
located in your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
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f. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
x. Offerors and Performers must foster an atmosphere conducive
to research integrity and comply with requirements concerning
research misconduct that apply to federally funded research
and to proposals submitted to ONR for funding. The
government wide policy published by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy in the Federal Register (65 FR 76260,
December 6, 2000) is implemented by DOD at DODI 3210.7
“Research Integrity and Misconduct” and by ONR at
ONRINST 5041.2A “Policy for Handling Allegations of
Scientific Research Misconduct” .
2. Reporting
 See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
E. Application Content and Format
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
 Spacing – single spaced
 Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
 Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R& R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
 Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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 Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
 Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
 Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
 Use Code 600 for ONRG.
 Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
 Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
 Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
 Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
 Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
populated in Grants.gov.
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 Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
 Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
 Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
 Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
 Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
whichever is less.
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Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website: https://discover.dtic.mil/public-
access-search/
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
 Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
 Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
 Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
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Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
 Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
 Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
 Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
included).
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 Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
 Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
 Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
 Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
 Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
 Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
 Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
 Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
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• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
 Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
materials to be produced.
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• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
 Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
 Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
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possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
 Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
 Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
 Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
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performed.
 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
 Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
 Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
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However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
 Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
 Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
 Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
 Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
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tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
 Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
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applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
The Privacy Act and Burden Statement for the Common Form for
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Information can be found at the following link under How to Submit a
Grant Application – Full Application Submission:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
**The SciENcv format may be used if it includes the same details
and information as the NSF Common Form format, including a
valid date and signature.
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
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F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt instructions for ONR
program applications. Please read the following instructions carefully and
completely.
1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding opportunities.
ONR applicants shall submit their applications online through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about registering to apply for
ONR funds. Applicants should read the registration instructions carefully and
prepare the information requested before beginning the registration process.
Reviewing and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for required
information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award Management (SAM)
registration, and Grants.gov account to apply for grants. If individual
applicants are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, then you may
begin with step 3, Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in minutes, but SAM
registrations may take additional time. Therefore, an organization's registration
should be done in sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's
ability to meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov here:
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying online through
Grants.gov must register with the System for Award Management
(SAM). Failure to register with SAM will prevent your organization
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from applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be renewed
annually. For more detailed instructions for registering with SAM,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to register an
account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to
the detailed instructions provided on the registration page.
3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile in Grants.gov
corresponds to a single applicant organization the user represents (i.e.,
an applicant) or an individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you may log in to
one Grants.gov account to access all of your grant applications. To add
an organizational profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while adding a profile.
For more detailed instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-
authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you register with
Grants.gov and create an Organization Applicant Profile, the
organization applicant's request for Grants.gov roles and access is sent
to the EBiz POC. The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR) role, thereby giving you
permission to complete and submit applications on behalf of the
organization. You will be able to submit your application online any
time after you have been assigned the AOR role. For more detailed
instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-authorizes-
profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request, refer to -
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/track-profile-role-
status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted through
Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with the AOR role that
submitted the application is inserted into the signature line of the application,
serving as the electronic signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate
personnel in the system who are able to make legally binding commitments on
behalf of the organization as a user with the AOR role; this step is often
missed and it is crucial for valid and timely submissions.
3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
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White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the Grants.gov
application process. White paper for Grants submissions must be submitted
through the ONR Submission Portal (see BAA Section F.5.Section E.2.d.ii.).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov must be in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Proposals with attachments
submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format other than Adobe
Portable Document FormatPDF will not be considered for award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is a
shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an application. For
each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you can create individual
instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to complete
instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to
complete an application online and route it through your organization
for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the workspace to
work on the application together, complete all the required forms
online or by downloading PDF versions, and check for errors before
submission. The Workspace progress bar will display the state of your
application process as you apply. As you apply using Workspace, you
may click the blue question mark icon near the upper-right corner of
each page to access context- sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by filling out
webforms, you can download individual PDF forms in
Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be downloaded and
saved to your local device storage, network drive(s), or external
drives, then accessed through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you will note
fields marked with an asterisk and a different background color.
These fields are mandatory fields that must be completed, to
successfully submit your application.
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ONR BAA Announcement #N0001425B001
Amendment 0006
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine
Corps Science and Technology
Due to the dissolution of NavalX, the purpose of Amendment 0006 to this Broad Agency
Announcement (N0001425SB001) is to remove all references to NavalX.
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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity ...................................................................................................................... 1
TB.a Bbasliec Ionffo rCmoatniotne ..n....t.s... ............................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Federal Agency Name .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding Opportunity Title ................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Announcement Type ............................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Funding Opportunity Number ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Assistance Listing Number .................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Funding Details .................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Key Dates ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ......................................................................... 3
10. Agency Contact Information ........................................................................................................................... 4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Eligible Applicants .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Eligibility for Competition................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Contracted Fundamental Research ...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cost Sharing or Matching .................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Program Description/Objective.................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Instrument Type(s) ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Model Contracts and Grants .............................................................................................................................. 11
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 12
1. General Information ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work .................................................................................................................. 12
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements .............................................................................................. 12
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 13
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 13
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package ........................................................................ 13
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) .................................................... 14
3. Security Classification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. White Paper Submissions .................................................................................................................................. 15
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal .............................................................................................. 15
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 16
7. Key Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
8. Intergovernmental Review ................................................................................................................................. 16
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 16
1. Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

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2. Review and Selection Process ........................................................................................................................... 17
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
H. Award Notices ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 22
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 22
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY . 30
E. Application Content and Format ................................................................................................................................ 30
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 30
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline .................................................................................................................... 43
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 43
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 47
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 48
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 48
2. Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
APPENDIX 2 - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENTS ONLY ................................................................................................................................................. 56
E. Application Contents and Format ............................................................................................................................... 56
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements .............................................................................................. 56
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline ................................................................................................................ 58
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 58
G. Application Review Information ............................................................................................................................... 59
3. Risk Review ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ........................................................................................................... 59
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements ............................................................................................ 60

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A. Overview of the Research Opportunity
This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for awards by the Office
of Naval Research (ONR) Contact and Grants Awards Management Division, ONR Code 25
(or others approved by Code 25), ONR Global (ONRG) and the Marine Corps Warfighting
Lab (MCWL), as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and
35.016 and by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (JUN 2023) and the Other
Transaction Guide version 2.0 dated July 2023.
It also constitutes a merit-based, competitive procedure, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS), at 32 CFR 22.315(a). A formal
Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this
announcement will not be issued. Unless indicated otherwise, any references to ONR within
the BAA refers to ONR, ONRG and MCWL.
ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.
ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical
and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be
returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive
competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.
This BAA utilizes competitive procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3012 for the
selection for award of Science and Technology (S&T) proposals. For purposes of this BAA,
S&T includes activities involving basic research, applied research, advanced technology
development, and, under certain conditions, may include activities involving advanced
component development and prototypes. This Announcement is not for the acquisition of
technical, engineering, and other types of support services. For Navy and Marine Corps
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) programs, refer to
N0001425SF006 dated 07 July 2025or its replacement. Funding Opportunity Announcement
N0001425SF006may be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities/announcements.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §4021(i), as amended, the following information submitted
during the solicitation and award process of an Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) or
Cooperative Agreement are exempt from disclosure requirements of 5 U.S.C. §552, the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), for a period of five years from the date the Department
receives the information. Offerors should mark the following documents with a legend
asserting that they are submitted on a confidential basis:
• A proposal, proposal abstract, and supporting documents;
• A business plan submitted on a business proprietary basis;
• Technical information submitted on a controlled basis, as outlined in DoDI
5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents.
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BAA Calls: BAA Calls will be posted to the ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-
with-us/funding-opportunities ), and SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home) and
Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/), if applicable.
Each BAA Call will provide a description of the specific research effort being solicited, the
application process to be used, as well as the recommended dates for submission of proposals.
Proposals submitted in response to the BAA Calls shall be submitted under this BAA
following the instructions contained in this BAA. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this BAA. Interested parties are urged to periodically check the
ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities ), Sam.gov -
Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) and Grants.gov
(https://www.grants.gov/) websites for new BAA Calls.
BAA Feedback: Feedback: ONR is seeking feedback on the pre and post-award process in
order to improve communication and the overall process. Please provide your feedback to the
questionnaires below, as appropriate.
Feedback on the pre-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/KDHbVQmme7
Feedback on the post-award process for an award: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yq3ZA1ziYQ
B. Basic Information
1. Federal Agency Name
Office of Naval Research
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
2. Funding Opportunity Title
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LR BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps
Science & Technology
3. Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
4. Funding Opportunity Number
N0001425SB001
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5. Assistance Listing Number
12.300 - Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), Office of
Chief of Naval Research, Basic and Applied Scientific Research
6. Funding Details
The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award
may vary depending on the technology area and the technical approach to be pursued
by the offeror selected.
7. Key Dates
This announcement will remain open for approximately two (2) years from the date of
publication or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted at any
time during this period. This announcement replaces N0001424SB001 published 02
October 2023, as amended.
Submission of Late Proposals (Applicable to White Papers and Full Proposals)
The Government reserves the right not to review proposals submitted under this BAA
after 30 September 2026 or after a successor to this Long-Range BAA is issued,
whichever occurs first.
8. Executive Summary
ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T
Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR,
ONRG and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across
a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines.
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. All businesses, both small and
large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.
9. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
The NAICS code for contracts under this announcement is “541715” with a small
business size standard of “1,000 employees.” The ONR Reps and Certs shall include
this NAICS and size standard.
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10. Agency Contact Information
All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical
Point of Contract (TPOC) with a copy to the Contract/Business POC and/or Grants
POC, as designated below.
CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the Security POC, as designated
below. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an
UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the TPOC and
the Contracts/Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED
question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC
will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through
a secure method of communication.
Technical Point(s) of Contact - ONR
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR topics should be submitted to the ONR
TPOC whose technology area best matches the offeror’s field of interest. Explore
ONR's website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research, where you can navigate the various technology areas. Embedded within the
webpage of each specific technology area is the relevant TPOC information.
Questions should be submitted through the ONR Submission Portal
(https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/).
Technical Point of Contact – ONR Global
Questions of a technical nature related to ONR Global topics should be sent to the
ONR Global Grants Team at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or the
relevant ONR Global Science Director at their email address.
Technical Point of Contact - Marine Corps Warfare Lab (MCWL)
Questions of a technical nature related to MCWL topics shall be sent to:
John Moore, Future Technology Officer
Marine Corps Warfare Lab
3400 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
john.e.moore4@usmc.mil
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Contracts/Business Point of Contact
Questions of a business nature, regarding contract proposal submissions, or
suggestions for improvement to this BAA shall be submitted to:
Matthew Murray, Contracting Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 252
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
matthew.murray18.civ@us.navy.mil
Grants Point of Contact
Questions regarding grants proposal submissions shall be submitted to:
Veronica Lacey, Grants Officer
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 253
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995
veronica.y.lacey.civ@us.navy.mil
Security Point of Contact
Questions of a security nature shall be submitted to:
Industrial Security Specialist
Office of Naval Research
ONR Code 54
One Liberty Center
875 North Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1995
ONR.NCR.BD043.list.Security-Division@us.navy.mil
C. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community
worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit
proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA
will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic
participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals
and compete for funding consideration.
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department
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of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.
However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are
allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement
between the Government and the specific FFRDC.
Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other
Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive
awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full
proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or
more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate
ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals
under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense
UARC contract.
Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors
must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an
integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected
by ONR.
Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an
applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of
performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support
information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
2. Eligibility for Competition
Proposals for supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with
applications for new Federal awards under this BAA.
3. Contracted Fundamental Research
With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this
BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental
research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010. The memorandum can be found at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/2012-
D054%20Tab%20D%20OUSD%20(ATL)%20memorandum%20dated%20May%202
4%202010.pdf
As defined therein, the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD
contractual context, includes research performed under grants and contracts that are
(a) funded by RDT&E Budget Activity 1 (Basic Research), whether performed by
universities or industry, or (b) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and
performed on campus at a university.
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Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under grants and contracts that are (a)
funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a
university or (b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development)
or Budget Activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) does not
meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.”
In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision
Directive found at:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/National_Security_Decision_Directive_1
89.pdf, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified
“contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation
or executive order. The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and
exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood
of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing
technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on
restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant. For certain research projects,
it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor
is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental
research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to
identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement
confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be
fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.
Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under
contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under
contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD
pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity.
Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to
determine whether the proposed effort would constitute fundamental or non-
fundamental research.
4. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not expected under contracts and assistance awards and will not be
used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder; however, the
Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed. Additional guidance
can be found at 2 CFR 200.306 and FAR 35.003(b). See Section D.1.(c) below for
information on cost sharing for OTs awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 4021 and 10 U.S.C. §
4022.
D. Program Description/Objective
ONR, NavalX, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range
S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine
Corps operations. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare ONR, ONRG
and MCWL’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
science and engineering disciplines.
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ONR
Technology areas that ONR is pursuing are provided at the ONR website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-research. Click on the technology
area of interest for a brief description of that research area being pursued by ONR.
Potential offerors are urged to check the above website throughout the year for updates to
technology areas. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to
contact the ONR technical point of contact (TPOC) identified for each technology area. The
TPOC for each technology area will be listed at the bottom of each technology area page.
NavalX
NavalX brings together people, tools, and resources to enable rapid product
development so that Sailors and Marines are equipped with pivotal capabilities at the
time of need to maintain our decisive advantage.
The NavalX Tech Bridge Network consists of 18 regional Tech Bridges including
London and Japan. Each Tech Bridge has a small team of Tech Bridge directors who
work with the local innovation ecosystem to source technology, host prize challenges,
provide information about Navy business opportunities, and partner with local
economic development organizations. They serve as technology scouts, local
networking hubs, and connection points between startups and small business and
Naval Warfare Centers and Labs. NavalX's Innovation Operations Support works
directly with Sailors and Marines to understand capability needs in the context of their
everyday challenges. They then guide our search for and assessment of the best
solutions from viable providers within our network. Through an innovative and agile
approach to contracting and funding the Business of Innovation, NavalX supports
customer-driven technology incubation for small businesses, startups, and
nontraditional/dual-use technology companies.
To learn more about NavalX and opportunities for connecting with Tech Bridges or
incubating capabilities that address critical warfighting gaps, please visit our websites
at https://www.onr.navy.mil/organization/navalx and
https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges.
ONRGlobal
The ONR Global (ONRG) mission is to become the partner of choice for science and
technology leaders worldwide, and in doing so, to support the overall ONR mission of
discovering, developing and delivering new technology and capability to the U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps.
In support, the ONR Global International Science Program (ONRG ISP) employs technically
skilled scientists and engineers to foster trusted partnerships with the world's leading
scientific researchers to enable future naval capabilities through revolutionary fundamental
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research that challenges conventional thinking. The ONRG ISP performs a critical function to
ensure that the United States avoids technological surprise from significant investments in
Science and Technology (S&T) by adversarial nations, establishes deterrence, and ascertains
a future advantage in lethality, warfighting, and readiness.
To accomplish its objective, the ISP employs Science Directors to engage directly with the
world's leading scientists and engineers to identify emerging and innovative S&T that will
benefit the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and broader Department of Defense. They also
maintain awareness of contemporary and future trends in global research and technology
developments and are the direct connection between international scientists and the Naval
Research Enterprise.
The ONRG ISP supports seed grants for innovative fundamental research projects,
conferences, and workshops to foster collaboration between the US Naval Research
Enterprise and the international science and technology community. If interested in pursuing
an ONRG funding opportunity, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to review the ONR
Technology and Research areas listed on the ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-
research/onr-technology-and-research) prior to making contact with an ONRG Science
Director, which can be identified from the ONRG website at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/organization/onr-global. ONRG does not fund foreign government
entities.
MCWL
The MCWL utilizes concept-based experimentation as a primary means to explore both
material and non-material solutions enabling warfighting concepts. The concept-based
experimentation process provides the unique opportunity to assess the utility of experimental
technologies employed in operational scenarios and environments. MCWL leverages ONR’s
S&T efforts to inform and support the concept-based experimentation process.
Amplifying instructions and additional information on the technology initiatives that MCWL
is pursuing are provided at MCWL’s Future Technology Office website at
https://www.mcwl.marines.mil/Divisions/SnT/FTO/.
1. Instrument Type(s)
Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other
transaction agreements, as appropriate. The following provides brief descriptions of
potential instrument types:
a. Procurement Contract – A legal instrument, consistent with 31 U.S.C.
6303, which reflects a relationship between the Federal Government and
another entity/contractor when the principal purpose of the instrument is to
acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal
Government.
b. Assistance Instruments – The applicable regulations are 2 CFR 200,
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“Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards,” as implemented by 2 CFR Chapter XI,
Subchapter A and DoDGARs at 32 CFR Subchapter C. Any assistance
instrument awarded under this announcement will be governed by the
award terms and conditions that conform to DoD’s implementation of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to financial
assistance. The DoD Terms and Conditions are located at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/manage-your-award/manage-
grant-award/grants-terms-conditions
i. Grant – A legal instrument that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. 6304, is used
to enter into a relationship:
• The principal purpose of which is to transfer a thing of value
to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or
stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather
than to acquire property or services for the Federal
Government’s direct benefit or use.
• In which substantial involvement is not expected between
the Federal Government and the recipient when carrying out
the activity contemplated by the grant.
• No fee or profit is allowed
ii. Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument which, consistent with 31
U.S.C 6305, is used to enter into the same kind of relationship as a
grant, except:
• Substantial involvement is expected between the Federal
Government and the recipient when carrying out the activity
contemplated by the cooperative agreement. (For
information on the substantial involvement ONR expects
to have in cooperative agreements, prospective offerors
should contact the Technical Point of Contact identified in
the technology area of interest.)
• The term does not include "cooperative R&D agreements
(CRADA)" as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3710a.
• No fee or profit is allowed.
c. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Research – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4021, which may be used for basic,
applied, and advanced research projects. To the maximum extent
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share
between the Government and the performer. The effort covered under an
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OTA shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing
DoD program. Please refer to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment Guide to Research Other Transactions
Under 10 U.S.C. 4021 (June 2023) and Other Transaction Guide version
2.0 dated July 2023 for additional information. These documents, along
with other OTA resources, may be accessed at the following links:
• Guide to Research Other Transactions Under 10 U.S.C. 4021, dated
June 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/Guide
%20to%20Research%20Other%20Transactions.pdf
• Other Transaction Guide version 2.0, dated July 2023:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB
%20A1%20-
%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
d. Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes – A legal
instrument, consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which may be used for
prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness
of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components,
or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of
Defense, or for improvement of platforms, systems, components, or
materials in use by the armed forces. The effort covered under an OTA
shall not be duplicative of effort being conducted under an existing DoD
program. Please refer to the DoD “Other Transactions Guide” dated July
2023, for additional information. This document, along with other OTA
resources, may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/policy/docs/guidebook/TAB%20A1
%20-%20DoD%20OT%20Guide%20JUL%202023_final.pdf
2. Model Contracts and Grants
The model contracts and grants at the links below are only provided as examples. In
the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS,
NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will
govern.
• An example of a cost plus fixed fee model contract can be found on the ONR
website at the following link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-contract-proposal
• Examples of the SSP and Gov Inventory CDRLs can be found on the ONR
website at the following link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-contract-proposal. This is not an inclusive list of all CDRLs for
an award.
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• Examples of model grants can be found on the ONR website at the following
link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
E. Application Contents and Format
1. General Information
All submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with
FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations. Offerors are
expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains any
proprietary information.
Titles given to the submissions should be descriptive of the work they cover and not
be merely a copy of the title of this announcement.
2. Non-Proprietary Statement of Work
For all proposals, a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work must also be
submitted. Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work.
For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for
any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the
contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:
“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the
Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole
or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in
connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall
have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent
provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the
Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to
this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification
of sheets).”
Each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict must be marked with the
following legend:
“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
restriction on the title page of this proposal.”
3. White Paper Format and Contents Requirements
White Papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. Offerors should
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consult the cognizant ONR Program Officer for each technology area regarding the
desirability of White Paper submissions.
i. White Paper Format
• Paper Size – 8.5 x 11-inch paper
• Margins – 1 inch
• Spacing –single-spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Page limit– 5 pages (excluding cover page)
ii. White Paper Content: White papers shall include the following:
Technical Concept: A description of the technology
innovation and technical risk areas.
Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential naval
relevance and contributions of the effort to the agency’s
specific mission.
Operational Naval Concept (where applicable): A description
of the project objectives, the concept of operation for the new
capabilities to be delivered, and the expected operational
performance improvements.
Operational Utility Assessment Plan (where applicable): A
plan for demonstrating and evaluating the operational
effectiveness of the Offeror’s proposed products or processes in
field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for Instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
1. Address to Request (Access) Application or Proposal Package
This BAA may be accessed from the sites below. Amendments, if any, to this BAA
will be posted to these websites when they occur. Interested parties are encouraged to
periodically check these websites for updates and amendments.
a. Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/)
b. System for Award Management (Sam.gov - Contract Opportunities)
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https://sam.gov/
c. ONR website (https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-
opportunities)
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
All offerors submitting proposals or applications must:
a. Be registered in the SAM prior to submission;
b. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application;
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal
under consideration by a Federal awarding agency.
e. Ensure your Reps and Certs are updated annually.
SAM may be accessed at https://sam.gov/
A Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant/offeror
until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM
requirements and, if an applicant/offeror has not fully complied with the requirements
by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the
Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant/offeror is not qualified to
receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal
award to another applicant/offeror.
3. Security Classification
White Papers and Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be
unclassified; however, classified white papers/proposals are permitted. If a classified
proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract will be
unclassified. An ‘unclassified’ Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any
classified proposal.
Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document
Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:
OUTSIDE ENVELOPE - (no classification marking):
“Office of Naval Research
Attn: Document Control Unit
ONR Code 54
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
The inner wrapper of the classified White Paper and/or Full Proposal should be
addressed to the attention of the cognizant Technical POC, ONR Code XX and
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marked in the following manner:
INNER ENVELOPE - (stamped with the overall classification of the
material)
“Program Name:
Office of Naval Research
ATTN: ONR Program Officer Name
ONR Code: ONR Program Officer Code XX
875 North Randolph Street
Arlington, VA 22203-1995”
4. White Paper Submissions
When email submission is required (per the instructions below), the white paper must
be in at least Microsoft Word 2016 or PDF compatible format. There is an email size
limit of 5MB per email.
For MCWL White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers addressing
MCWL topics of interest should be sent to the following email accounts of the Future
Technology Office: john.e.moore4@usmc.mil or Chandler.hirsch.ctr@usmc.mil. Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONRG White Papers: Electronic submissions of white papers must be
submitted directly to ONRG at usn.ncr.onrghq.list.grantsproposals@us.navy.mil or to the
relevant ONR Global Science Director
(https://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-global-science-directors). Only
electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed.
For ONR and NavalX White Papers: ONR utilizes the ONR Submission portal for
the submission of white papers. The ONR Submission portal is a web portal that
bridges the gap between Government agencies and performers to streamline the
process of doing business with the Government. Through this portal, performers will
be able to submit white papers and ask questions. To access the ONR Submission
portal go to https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/.
The ONR Submission Portal accepts CUI submission, but not Export Controlled CUI
5. How to Register for the ONR Submission Portal
The registration and submission guide for the ONR Submission Portal can be found
at https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/UserSupport/UserSupportPage.
When completing the submission, the Program Officer’s information can be found as
follows:
For ONR - The Program Officer’s information and correct email address can be found
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on the ONR website at https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/our-program-officers.
For ONRG –A Science Director is the same as a Program Officer. The ONRG
Science Directors can be found at ehttps://www.onr.navy.mil/media/document/onr-
global-science-directors.
If you need assistance, the ONR Submission Portal is standing by to assist you.
Email: ONR.NCR.053.list.onedesk@us.navy.mil
Phone: 703-696-1313 option “0’
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Closed on Federal
Holidays.
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
• See Appendix 1 for instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
Agreements.
7. Key Dates
See Section B.7, “Key Dates” for information.
8. Intergovernmental Review
RESERVED.
G. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary
basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be technical merit, importance to
agency programs, and funds availability. To the extent appropriate, cost realism and
reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals. ONR reserves the
right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it
makes the type of award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove
Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award
terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to
timely provide requested or required additional information.
Offeror’s white papers and full proposals will be evaluated against the following
criteria:
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1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness
to the topic, i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept,
Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope
of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and
effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific
impact within the field. The following areas will also be considered: (A)
the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or
unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the
proposal objectives, and (B) the qualifications, capabilities and experience
of the proposed Principal Investigator (PI), team leader and key personnel
who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives.
2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of
Navy mission. As part of the Naval relevance criteria, in accordance with
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019, Section
1286, as amended by Section 1299C of the NDAA for 2021, ONR will
assess risk associated with Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, Funding
Sources, Patent Filings, and Associations/Affiliations with persons or
entities on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity Lists.
ONR will consider the protection of intellectual property, controlled
information, key personnel, and information about critical technologies
relevant to national security and limiting undue influence. Consideration
will be given to improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or
cyber or human espionage, entities known to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge, provide misleading information or
attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution or pose a
serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or
research that is not published or publicly available. (See Policy on Risk-
Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research for additional information.)
3) The availability of funds. (Not applicable to white papers.) In addition, per
NDAA 2021 Section 1062, beginning October 1, 2023, DoD may not fund
institutions of higher education (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1002) that host a
Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as
education assistance, unless a waiver is provided. A Confucius Institute is
defined as a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.
2. Review and Selection Process
a. Evaluation
Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted
in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review all
proposals received as soon as possible after they arrive; however, proposals
may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.
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The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's
scientific/technical community. Recommended proposals will then be
forwarded to the ONR Contracts and Grant Awards Management office. Any
notification received from ONR that indicates that the Offeror's full proposal
has been recommended does not ultimately guarantee an award will be made.
This notice indicates that the proposal has been selected in accordance with the
evaluation criteria stated above and has been sent to the Contracting
Department to conduct cost analysis, determine the offeror's responsibility, to
confirm whether funds are available, and to take other relevant steps necessary
prior to making an award. When applicable, certain offerors may be required
to demonstrate compliance/the ability to comply with enhanced cybersecurity
requirements prior to award. Refer to Appendix 2, Section H, Federal Award
Administration Information, Part 2, Administrative and National Policy
Requirements, paragraph (9) of this BAA for information.
b. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only)
The Office of Naval Research is strongly committed to providing meaningful
prime and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, small
disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs),
historically underutilized business zone (HUB Zone) small businesses,
veteran-owned small business (VOSBs), service disabled veteran-owned small
businesses (SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and
minority institutions, and other concerns subject to socioeconomic
considerations through its awards.
Businesses unfamiliar with doing business with the Government and that
require assistance may contact the state-specific Department of Defense (DoD)
Apex Accelerator (formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)). Apex Accelerators serve as a resource for businesses
pursuing and performing under contracts with DoD, other federal agencies,
state and local Governments and with Government prime contractors.
Assistance provided by the Apex Accelerators is usually free of charge. Apex
Accelerators support includes registration in systems such as SAM,
identification of contract opportunities, understanding requirements and
preparing and submitting proposals. The Accelerators have a presence in each
state, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Island.
To locate a local Apex Accelerator visit: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
i. Subcontracting Plan:
For proposed contract awards exceeding $900,000, large businesses
and non-profits (including educational institutions) shall provide a
Subcontracting Plan (hereafter known as ‘the Plan’) that contains all
elements required by FAR 19.704, FAR 52.219-9, and as
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supplemented by DFARS 252.219-7003.
NOTE: Small businesses are exempt from this requirement to submit a
subcontracting plan.
The Plan must be submitted as an attachment to the “Proposal
Checklist” and will not be included in the page count. If a company
has a Master or Individual Subcontracting Plan, as described in FAR
19.701 or a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan, as described in
DFARS 219.702-70, a copy of the Plan shall also be submitted as an
attachment to the “Proposal Checklist.”
Plans will be reviewed for adequacy, ensuring that the required
information, goals, and assurances are included. FAR 19.702 requires
an apparent successful offeror to submit an acceptable Plan. If the
apparent successful offeror fails to negotiate a Plan acceptable to the
contracting officer within the time limit prescribed by the contracting
officer, the offeror will be ineligible for award.
Offerors shall propose a plan that ensures small businesses (inclusive
of SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs and SDVOSBs) will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract
performance consistent with efficient performance.
Offerors shall, to the best extent possible, propose realistic goals to
ensure opportunities for small business participation to the maximum
extent possible. If proposed goals do not contain positive goals, or the
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) goals are below 5%, then the
offeror shall include in the Plan a viable written explanation as to why
small businesses are unable to be utilized and what attempts were taken
to ensure that small business were given the opportunity to participate
in the effort to the maximum extent practicable.
ii. Subcontracting Resources:
Subcontracting to a prime contractor can be a good way to participate
in the contracting process. The following is a list of potential resources
that may assist in locating potential subcontracting
partners/opportunities/resources:
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business
Search - https://search.certifications.sba.gov
• SAM Contracting Opportunities - https://sam.gov/opportunities
• Navy SBIR/STTR Search – https://www.navysbir.com
• SBA Network (Subnet) -
https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm
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• Directory of federal government prime contractors with
subcontracting plans - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-
directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-
subcontracting-plans
• USAspending.gov - https://www.usaspending.gov/
• DAU Small Business Community of Practice (SB COP) -
https://www.dau.edu/cop
• DefenseLink ≥ $9 M Award Notices -
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/
In accordance with FAR 5.206, the following entities may transmit a
notice to the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) at
https://sam.gov/opportunities to seek competition for subcontracts, to
increase participation by qualified small businesses, VOSBs,
SDVOSBs, HUBZones, SDBs, and WOSBs, and to meet established
subcontracting plan goals as follows:
1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold that is likely to result in the award of
any subcontracts;
2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, which has a
subcontracting opportunity exceeding $20,000.
The notices must describe:
a) The business opportunity;
b) Any prequalification requirements; and
c) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the
requirement.
iii. Facilitating Subcontracting Arrangements -
While large businesses and non-profits are responsible for making
these subcontracting arrangements, ONR will help facilitate prime
contractor/small business contracting connections by posting to the
ONR external website contact information of small businesses that
have indicated their subcontracting interests and technological niche
for prime contractor consideration for this program. This is not an
endorsement, but an effort by ONR to help bring these parties together
to provide superior solutions.
If you are a small business, and your company is interested in
subcontracting activities with large businesses and/or non-profits
considering your technology for this program, please provide the
following information by email, to the Small Business Director at
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nrl_smallbusinessoffice@us.navy.mil with the subject line,
“N0001425SB001.” Provide the following information:
1) Company Name and Website
2) Individual (POC) name and POC email address
3) Business Size and socio-economic category
4) Brief Technology Description (no more than three
sentences without marketing information)
5) Technology Key Words (no more than 10 words)
Note: Do not include ANY proprietary information. This information
will be posted on the ONR website under this BAA call and will be
available to the public.
c. Options
The Government will evaluate options for award purposes by adding the total
cost for all options to the total cost for the basic requirement. Evaluation of
options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options during
contract or grant performance. The Government reserves the right to exercise
options at time of award and to incrementally fund the option.
d. Evaluation Panel
White Papers and technical and cost proposals submitted under this BAA will
be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104-4
and 15.207. The cognizant Program Officer and other Government scientific
experts will perform the evaluation of white papers and technical proposals.
Restrictive notices notwithstanding, one or more support contractors may be
utilized for administrative purposes or as subject-matter-expert technical
consultants. However, selection and award decisions are solely the
responsibility of Government personnel. Each support contractor’s employee
having access to white papers and technical and cost proposals submitted in
response to this BAA will be required to sign the ONR Non-Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) for Contractor Support prior to receipt of any submissions.
This NDA includes third-party beneficiary language giving the submitter of
proprietary information a right of direct action against the contractor employee
and/or his/her employer in the event that the NDA is violated.
3. Risk Review
• See Appendix 1 for Instructions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
• See Appendix 2 for instructions for Contracts and Other Transaction
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Agreements.
H. Award Notices
All applicants will receive a notification email advising if their proposal has been selected or
not selected for recommendation for award.
Applicants whose proposals are recommended for award may be contacted by a Contract or
Grant specialist to discuss additional information required for award. This may include
representations and certifications, revised budgets or budget explanations, certificate of
current cost or pricing data, subcontracting plan for small businesses, and/or other information
as applicable to the proposed award.
The notification e-mail must not be regarded as an authorization to commit or expend funds.
The Government is not obligated to provide any funding until a Government Contracting
Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants Officer, as applicable, signs the award document.
If pre-award costs are allowed, beginning performance is at the applicant’s own risk.
Only an award document signed by the Contracting Officer, Agreements Officer or Grants
Officer is the official authorization to commence the research project.
Office of Naval Research (ONR) award/modification documents are only available via the
Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Document Access System (EDA) within the
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil) system
I. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
a. Applicable to All Awards
i. Export Control:
Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all U.S. export
control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR)(22 CFR Parts 120 - 130) and Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 – 774), as
applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the
Department of Defense are now included on the United States
Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR Part 121) and are therefore subject to
ITAR jurisdiction. In other cases, items that were previously included
on the USML have been moved to the EAR Commerce Control List
(CCL). Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR or
EAR restrictions apply to the work they are proposing to perform for
ONR. The ITAR and EAR are available online at
https://www.ecfr.gov/.
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Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any
award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be
responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or
license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware,
technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the
provision of technical assistance.
ii. Security Classification:
In order to facilitate intra-program collaboration and technology
transfer, the Government will attempt to enable technology developers
to work at the unclassified level to the maximum extent possible. If
access to classified material will be required at any point during
performance, the Offeror must clearly identify such need in Section II,
Block 11 of the Proposal Checklist. The Proposal Checklist can be
found at the following link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-
us/how-to-apply/submit-contract-proposal
If it is determined that access to classified information will be required
during the performance of an award, a Department of Defense (DD)
Form 254 will be attached to the award, and FAR 52.204-2 - Security
Requirements will be incorporated into the contract.
ONR does not provide access to classified material under grants or
cooperative agreements.
iii. Requirements Concerning Live Organisms:
1) Use of Animals:
The DoD policies and requirements for the use of animals in
DoD-supported research are described in the current version of
DoD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Conducted
and Supported Research and Training and its implementing
instruction, DHA- MSR 6025.02, “The Care And Use Of
Animals In DoD Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation
(RDT&E) Or Training Programs,” the version of which is
current at the time of award. If animals are to be utilized in the
research effort proposed, the Offeror must submit a Full
Appendix or Abbreviated Appendix (see Guidance link below)
with supporting documentation (such as copies of Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Approval, IACUC
Approved Protocol, and most recent United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection Report) prior to award.
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For assistance with submission of animal research related
documentation, contact the ONR Animal Use Administrator at
(703) 696-4318 or suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/compliance-and-protections/research-protections/animal-
use
2) Use of Human Subjects in Research:
(a) Offerors must protect the rights and welfare of
individuals who participate as human subjects in
research awarded pursuant to this BAA and must
comply with the requirements of the Common Rule
at 32 CFR part 219 (the DOD implementation of 45
CFR part 46) and applicable provisions of DoD
Instruction 3216.02, Protection of Human Subjects
and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-
Conducted and -Supported Research, Change 1,
(June 29, 2022), the DON implementation of the
human research protection program contained in
SECNAVINST 3900.39E Change 1, (or its
replacement), 10 USC 980 “Limitation on Use of
Humans as Experimental Subjects,” and when
applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and other federal and state law and regulations.
(b) For proposals containing activities that include or
may include research involving human subjects as
defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Offeror must submit the following documentation:
(i) Approval from an Institutional Review Board
(IRB) (IRB-approved research protocol, IRB-
approved informed consent document,
documentation showing the IRB considered
the scientific merit of the research, and other
material considered by the IRB and the IRB
registration number); proof of completed
human research training (e.g., training
certificate for the principal investigator, and
institutional verification that the principal
investigator, co-investigators and research
support personnel have received appropriate
training to be considered qualified to execute
the research); and the Offeror’s Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS)-
issued Federal Wide Assurance (FWA#),
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including notifications of any FWA
suspensions or terminations.
(ii) Any claimed exemption under 32 CFR
219.104, including the category of
exemption, supporting documentation
considered by the Offeror’s institution in
making the determination (e.g., protocol, data
collection tools, advertisements, etc.). The
documentation shall include a short rationale
supporting the exemption determination. This
documentation should be signed by the IRB
Chair or IRB vice Chair, designated IRB
administrator or official of the Offeror’s
human research protection program.
(iii) Any determinations that the proposal does
not contain activities that constitute research
involving human subjects or contains only
activities that are deemed not to be research
under 32 CFR 219.102(l)(1)-(4), including
supporting documentation considered by the
Offeror’s institution in making the
determination. This documentation should be
issued by the IRB Chair or IRB vice Chair,
designated IRB administrator or official of
the Offeror’s human research protection
program.
(c) Documentation must be submitted to the ONR
Human Research Protection Official (HRPO), by
way of the ONR Program Officer. The HRPO
retains final judgment on whether the documentation
satisfies the use of human subjects in research
requirements. For assistance with submission of
human subject research related documentation,
contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
Contracts, orders, or grant awards and any subawards or modifications
will include a statement indicating successful completion of the HRPO
review. Research involving human subjects must not be commenced
under any contract award or modification or any subcontract or grant
subaward or modification until awardee receives notification from the
Contracting or Grants Officer that the HRPO has approved the
assurance as appropriate for the research under the award or
modification and that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and
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accepted the IRB approval or determination for compliance with
Federal, DoD and DON research protection requirements. The
Government will not reimburse or otherwise pay for work performed in
violation of this requirement. See, DFARS 252.235-7004. Guidance:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/compliance-and-
protections/research-protections/human-subject-research
iv. Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements
Offerors must comply with applicable provisions of the current version
of DODM 6055.18, Safety Standards for Microbiological and
Biomedical Laboratories, including ensuring compliance with
standards meeting at least the minimum applicable requirements of the
current edition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
“Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL),”
and National Institutes of Health, “The NIH Guidelines for Research
Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH
Guidelines)” and any applicable FDA requirements.
v. Research Involving Recombinant (rDNA) or Synthetic Nucleic
Acid Molecules
Offerors must not begin performance of research within the scope of
“The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or
Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines)” until receiving
notice from the Contracting or Grants Officer that ONR has reviewed
and accepted the Offeror’s documentation. In order for ONR to
accomplish that review, an offeror must provide the Contracting or
Grants Officer, generally as part of an original proposal prior to award,
sufficient documentation to enable the review, including:
1. A written statement that the Offeror is in compliance with
NIH Guidelines or applicable FDA requirements. This
statement should be made by an official of the institution
other than the Principal Investigator and should be on
university or company letterhead.
2. Evidence demonstrating that the proposed research protocol
has been approved (or determined exempt from the NIH
Guidelines) by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC);
and a copy of the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Letter of Approval of the IBC, or the
most recent letter from DHHS stating the IBC is in
compliance with the NIH Guidelines. For assistance with
requirements involving countries outside the United States,
please contact the ONR HRPO at (703) 696-4318 or
suzanne.b.may.civ@us.navy.mil.
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vi. Institutional Dual Use Research of Concern
As of September 24, 2015, all institutions and United States
Government (USG) funding agencies subject to the United States
Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual
Use Research of Concern must comply with all the requirements listed
therein. If your research proposal directly involves certain biological
agents or toxins, contact the cognizant Technical Point of Contact. U.S.
Government Science, Safety, Security (S3) guidance may be found at
https://www.phe.gov/s3/dualuse/Pages/default.aspx.
vii. Department of Defense High Performance Computing
Modernization Program
The DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program
(HPCMP) furnishes the DoD S&T and RDT&E communities with use-
access to very powerful high performance computing systems.
Awardees of ONR contracts, grants, and other assistance instruments
may be eligible to use HPCMP assets in support of their funded
activities if ONR Program Officer approval is obtained and if
security/screening requirements are favorably completed. Additional
information may be found at https://www.hpc.mil/.
viii. Project Review Meetings and Program Review Meetings
Individual Project Review Meetings between the ONR sponsor and the
performer may be held as necessary. Project Review Meetings
typically last approximately one day. Typically, there are two in-
person Project Review Meetings each year. Additional Project Review
Meetings are likely, but these will be accomplished by video telephone
conferences, telephone conferences, or web-based collaboration tools.
In addition to Project Review Meetings, Program Review Meetings
may be held to provide a forum for reviews of the latest results from
individual project experiments and any other incremental project
progress towards major demonstrations. Program Review Meetings are
generally held once per year and last two to three days.
For cost estimating purposes, offerors should assume that 40% of the
review meetings will be at or near ONR, Arlington VA, and 60%
would be held at other government or non-government facilities within
the continental United States.
The Government sometimes finds it advantageous to hold Program
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Review Meetings at a performer’s facility. Offerors interested in
hosting such meetings should include an estimated cost and the
following language in their proposals, which become part of any award
(note: if a contract is awarded, use of the facility will be included as an
option):
[Name of entity] offers the use of its facilities for an
ONR Program Review Meeting to discuss the status of
programs related to the subject of this proposal. Such
meetings may include attendees representing multiple
research efforts. The meetings will discuss only
“contracted fundamental research” as provided in the
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010, the
results of which are open to the public. No fee will be
charged for attendees at Program Review Meetings.
[Name of entity] understands it will not be asked to host
a Performance Review Meeting more than once per
year, if at all.
Offerors are not required to include the foregoing term in their
proposals, and whether they do or not, will not affect their selection for
award.
The forgoing does not apply to international offerors submitting
proposals to ONRG. International offerors should contact the cognizant
ONR Global Science Director specializing in your field, or located in
your region for guidance prior to submitting a proposal.
ix. Requirements for Operation and Procurement of Commercial
Off the Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
a. Commercial Off-The-Shelf Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(COTS UAS) may not be purchased pursuant to this grant or
assistance agreement or contract or other transaction agreement
for prototype until a Cyber Exception to Policy (ETP) is
obtained by the cognizant ONR Program Officer.
b. Exception. A Cyber ETP is not required when the
research is supported via a grant award AND it is unclassified
and funded with either basic research funds (i.e., 6.1) or applied
research funds (i.e., 6.2) and performed on campus by a
university. For all other grants and assistance agreements, a
Cyber ETP must be obtained prior to purchase and/or flight
operations.
c. Notwithstanding b. above, a Cyber ETP is required for
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all efforts (regardless of award or funding type) that involve
interactions with military personnel, DoD property, or DoD
facilities; work conducted by US Government laboratories,
UARCs, or FFRDCs; or are Public Aircraft Operation (PAO),
classified, or explore specific military utility. For these efforts,
and depending on the UAS platform and Cyber Operating
Environment, a Cyber ETP, FAA issued Certificate of
Airworthiness or a NAVAIR Airworks Authority to Operate
(ATO) must be obtained.
d. Prospective or current performers are required to notify the
cognizant ONR Program Officer of any anticipated COTS UAS
purchase that may be subject to exception at time of white
paper, proposal submission or award changes. Performers shall
provide documentation specifying the details including the type
of drone, effort, location, etc.
e. Performers will agree to cooperate and provide additional
information as requested to support the cyber vulnerability
assessment and other requirements identified above in 1.c.
f. Notwithstanding, procedures and requirements identified
above, restrictions identified in Section 848 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Pub. L. No.
116-92, 10 U.S.C 4871 note, as amended, continue to apply.
Performers are notified that effective October 1, 2024
additional restrictions will apply to new awards, extensions or
renewals of existing contracts.
x. Offerors and Performers must foster an atmosphere conducive
to research integrity and comply with requirements concerning
research misconduct that apply to federally funded research
and to proposals submitted to ONR for funding. The
government wide policy published by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy in the Federal Register (65 FR 76260,
December 6, 2000) is implemented by DOD at DODI 3210.7
“Research Integrity and Misconduct” and by ONR at
ONRINST 5041.2A “Policy for Handling Allegations of
Scientific Research Misconduct” .
2. Reporting
• See Appendix 1 for reporting requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
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APPENDIX 1 – REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY
E. Application Content and Format
4. Full Proposal Format and Content Requirements
Prospective offerors must complete the mandatory forms in accordance with
the instructions provided on the forms and the additional instructions below.
Files that are attached to the forms must be in Adobe Portable Document
Format (.PDF); must not contain macros, and must not be password protected.
If an attachment is not in .PDF, contains macros or is password protected, the
attachment will not pass ONR’s automated acceptance check and will be
rejected by the system. A resubmission must be marked “New” in block 2,
“Type of Application” of the SF 424.
Full Proposal Format
• Spacing – single spaced
• Font – Times New Roman, not smaller than 12 point
• Discuss the limit on the number of pages for the Technical Proposal
with the cognizant Program Officer. There are no page limitations
to the Budget.
NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA
must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.
Mandatory SF-424 Research and Related (R&R) Family Forms
The mandatory forms are found at https://www.grants.gov/forms
(1) SF-424 (R&R)
The SF-424 (R&R) form must be used as the cover page for all
proposals. Complete all required fields in accordance with the “pop-
up” instructions on the form and the following instructions for specific
fields. Please complete the SF-424 first, as some fields on the SF-424
are used to auto-populate fields on other forms. Guidance can be found
at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/r-r-family
The completion of most fields is self-explanatory, with the exception of
the following special instructions:
• Field 3 - Date Received by State: Leave Blank
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• Field 4a - Federal Identifier: For new proposals, enter
N00014. If the application is renewal or expansion of an
existing award, enter the ONR award number.
• Field 4b - Agency Routing Number: Enter the three (3) digit
Program Office Code and the Program Officer’s name, last
name first, in brackets (e.g., 331 [Smith, John]). Note:
There is a space between the code and the first bracket and
between the comma and the First Name. There is no space
between the first bracket and the last name. To find the
Program Officer’s name and code, go to the technology
areas that ONR is pursuing at
https://www.onr.navy.mil/our-research/onr-technology-and-
research. Click on the technology area of interest and the
Program Officer’s name and code will be found under the
Program Contact Information Section.
 Where the Program Office Code only has two digits,
add a “0” directly after the Code (e.g., Code 31
would be entered as 310).
 Use Code 600 for ONRG.
 Use Code “NavalX’ for NavalX.
Applicants who fail to provide a Program Officer Code identifier
may receive a notice that their proposal is rejected.
• Field 4c - Previous Grants.gov Tracking ID: If this
submission is for a Changed/Corrected Application, enter
the Grants.gov tracking number of the previous proposal
submission; otherwise, leave blank.
• Field 5 – Application Information: Email address entered by
the grantee on the SF424 application to create the EDA
notification profile. ONR recommends that organizations
provide a global business address.
• Field 7 - Type of Applicant. Complete as indicated: If the
organization is a Minority Institution, select “Other” and
under “Other (Specify)” note that the institution is a
Minority Institution (MI).
• Field 9 - Name of Federal Agency: List the Office of Naval
Research as the reviewing agency. This field is pre-
populated in Grants.gov.
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• Field 11 – Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Include
the ONR White Paper Tracking Number provided to the
applicant by ONR, if applicable.
• Field 14 – Project Director/Principal Investigator: Email
address entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to
create the EDA notification profile
• Field 16 - Is Application Subject to Review by State
Executive Order 12372 Process? Choose “No.” Check
“Program is Not Covered by Executive Order 12372.”
• Field 17 – Certification: All awards require some form of
certifications of compliance with national policy
requirements. By checking “I Agree” on the SF 424 (R&R)
block 17, you agree to abide by the following statement:
“By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements
contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the
statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances
and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an
award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or
administrative penalties. (U.S. code, Title 18, Section
1001). In addition, the Financial Assistance General
Certifications and Representations must be completed in
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home).
• Field 19 – Authorized Representative: Email address
entered by the grantee on the SF424 application to create
the EDA notification profile. This must be the same person
who signs the SF424. If for some reason the authorized
representative is unable to sign the SF424, a letter of
authorization signed by the authorized representative must
be submitted with the SF424 application.
(2) PROJECT/ABSTRACT
The project summary/abstract must identify the research problem and
objectives, technical approaches, anticipated outcome of the research if
successful, and impact on DoD capabilities. Use only characters
available on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Spell out all Greek letters,
other non-English letters, and symbols. Graphics are not allowed and
there is a one page or 4,000-character (including spaces) limit,
whichever is less.
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Do not include proprietary or confidential information. The project
summary/ abstract must be marked by the applicant as “Approved for
Public Release.” Abstracts of all funded research projects will be
posted on the public DTIC website: https://discover.dtic.mil/public-
access-search/
(3) RESEARCH AND RELATED OTHER PROJECT
INFORMATION
• Fields 1 and 1a - Human Subject Use: Each proposal must
address human subject involvement in the research by
completing Fields 1 and 1a of the R&R Other Project
Information form. For proposals containing activities that
include or may include “research involving human
subjects” as defined in DoDI 3216.02, prior to award, the
Applicant must submit the required documentation
under “Use of Human Subjects in Research” (Section
F).
• Fields 2 and 2a – Vertebrae Animal Use: Each proposal
must address animal use protocols by addressing Fields 2
and 2a of the R&R Other Project Information form. If
animals are to be utilized in the research effort proposed,
the Applicant must submit the documents described
under “Use of Animals” (Section F).
• Fields 4a through 4d - Environmental Compliance: Address
these fields and briefly indicate whether the intended
research will result in environmental impacts outside the
laboratory, and how the applicant will ensure compliance
with environmental statutes and regulations.
Federal agencies making grant or cooperative agreement
awards and recipients of such awards must comply with all
applicable environmental planning and regulatory
compliance requirements. The National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., for
example, requires that agencies consider the environmental
impact of “major Federal actions” prior to any final agency
decision. With respect to those awards that constitute
“major Federal actions,” as defined in 40 C.F.R 1508.1(q),
federal agencies may be required to comply with NEPA and
prepare environmental planning documentation such as an
environmental impact statement (EIS), even if the agency
does no more than provide grant funds to the recipient.
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Most field research funded by ONR, however, constitute
activities covered by a NEPA categorical exclusion that do
not require preparation of further environmental planning
documentation. This is particularly true with regard to basic
and applied scientific research conducted entirely within the
confines of a laboratory, if the research complies with all
other applicable safety, environmental and natural resource
conservation laws. Questions regarding NEPA or other
environmental planning or regulatory compliance issues
should be referred to the technical point of contact.
• Field 7 – Project Summary/Abstract: Leave Field 7 blank;
complete Form SF424, Project Abstract. If an error message
occurs when leaving Block 7 blank, upload the Project
Abstract.
• Field 8 – Project Narrative: Describe clearly the research,
including the objective and approach to be performed,
keeping in mind the evaluation criteria. Attach the entire
proposal narrative to R&R Other Project Information form
in Field 8. To attach a Project Narrative in Field 8 click on
“Add Attachment” and attach the technical proposal as a
single PDF file. (Save the file as “Technical Proposal,” as
typing in the box is prohibited). The technical proposal
must describe the research in sections as described below:
 Cover Page: This must include the words
“Technical Proposal” and the following:
a) BAA Number: N0001425SB001;
b) Title of Proposal;
c) Identity of prime Offeror and complete list
of subawards, if applicable;
d) Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax,
electronic mail address)
e) Administrative/business contact (name,
address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)
and;
f) Proposed period of performance (identify
both the base period and any options, if
included).
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 Table of Contents: An alphabetical/numerical
listing of the sections within the proposal, including
corresponding page numbers.
 Technical Approach: Describe the scientific or
technical concepts that will be investigated,
providing the complete research plan. Describe what
is innovative about the proposed approach. Describe
the proposed approach compared to alternate
approaches other researchers in this field have taken.
Given a successful completion, describe the results,
new knowledge, or insights.
 Future Naval Relevance: A description of potential
Naval relevance and contributions of the effort to
the agency’s specific mission.
 Project Schedule and Milestones: A summary of
the schedule of events and milestones.
 Reports: The following are sample reports that are
typically required under a research:
• Technical and Financial Progress Reports
• Final Report
Grants do not include the delivery of
software, prototypes, and other hardware
deliverables.
 Management Approach: Describe the overall
management approach and provide rationale for
participation of key team members. Describe the
planned relationships with any subawardees or
collaborators. This is a single PI award; if there are
subawardees or collaborators, explain how the
proposed team fits the single PI structure. If
appropriate, briefly describe anticipated schedule.
 Principal Investigator Qualifications: A
discussion of the qualifications of the proposed
Principal Investigator and any other key personnel.
 Responsibility: Offerors must provide the following
information to ONR in order to assist in ONR's
evaluation of the offeror's responsibility:
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• Describe how you have adequate resources
or the ability to obtain such resources as
required to complete the activities proposed.
• Describe how you have the ability to comply
with the grant conditions, taking into account
all existing and currently prospective
commitments of the applicant,
nongovernmental and governmental.
• Describe your performance history;
specifically, your record in managing
Federal awards and the extent to which any
previously awarded amounts will be
expended prior to future awards.
• Describe your record of integrity and
business ethics.
• Describe qualifications and eligibility to
receive an award under applicable laws and
regulations.
• Describe your organization, experience,
accounting, and operational controls and
technical skills or the ability to obtain them
(including as appropriate such elements as
property control systems, quality assurance
measures, and safety programs applicable to
the efforts to be performed).
 Data Management Plan: A data management plan
is a document that describes which data generated
through the course of the proposed research will be
shared and preserved, how it will be done, or
explains why data sharing or preservation is not
possible or scientifically appropriate, or why the
costs of sharing or preservation are incommensurate
with the value of doing so. See also: DoD
Instruction 3200.12.
In no more than 2 pages, discuss the following:
• The types of data, software, and other
materials to be produced.
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• How the data will be acquired.
• Time and location of data acquisition, if
scientifically pertinent.
• How the data will be processed.
• The file formats and the naming conventions
that will be used.
• A description of the quality assurance and
quality control measures during collection,
analysis, and processing.
• A description of dataset origin when existing
data resources are used.
• A description of the standards to be used for
data and metadata format and content.
• Appropriate timeframe for preservation.
• The plan may consider the balance between
the relative value of data preservation and
other factors such as the associated cost and
administrative burden. The plan will provide
a justification for such decisions.
• A statement that the data cannot be made
available to the public when there are
national security or controlled unclassified
information concerns (e.g., “This data cannot
be cleared for public release in accordance
with the requirements in DoD Instruction
5230.09.”)( DoD Instruction 5230.09 can be
found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Docume
nts/DD/issuances/dodi/523009p.pdf
• Field 9 – Bibliography & Referenced Cited: Upload your
Bibliography/Referenced cited as a single PDF.
• Field 10 – Facilities & Other Resources: Describe facilities
available for performing the proposed research and any
additional facilities the applicant proposes to acquire at its
own expense. Indicate government-owned facilities already
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possessed that will be used. (Additional equipment will not
be provided unless the research cannot be completed by any
other practical means.)
• Field 11 – Equipment: Describe any equipment available or
any additional equipment the application proposes to
acquire at its own expense. Indicate government owned
equipment that will be used. Justify the need for each
equipment item and provide vendor quotes. (Additional
equipment will not be provided unless the research cannot
be completed by any other practical means.)
(4) RESEARCH & RELATED BUDGET
The offeror must use the Grants.gov forms (including the Standard
Form (SF) Research and Related (R&R) Budget Form) from the
application package template associated with the BAA on the
Grants.gov web site located at https://www.grants.gov/. If options are
proposed, the cost proposal must provide the pricing information for
the option periods; failure to include the proposed costs for the option
periods will result in the options not being included in the award.
A separate Adobe .pdf document shall be included in the application
that provides appropriate justification and/or supporting documentation
for each element of cost proposed and include a link to the current
single audit report. This document shall be attached under Section K.
“Budget Justification” of the Research and Related Budget form. Click
“Add Attachment” to attach.
The itemized budget shall include the following. All costs shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
• Direct Labor – Individual labor categories or persons, with
associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates.
Provide escalation rates for out years.
• Administrative and Clerical Labor – Salaries of
administrative and clerical staff are normally indirect costs
(and included in an indirect cost rate). Direct charging of
these costs may be appropriate when a major project
requires an extensive amount of administrative or clerical
support significantly greater than normal and routine levels
of support. Budgets proposing direct charging of
administrative or clerical salaries must be supported with a
budget justification that adequately describes the major
project and the administrative and/or clerical work to be
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performed.
• Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs (Facilities and
Administration (F&A), Overhead, G&A, etc.) – The
proposal shall show the rates and calculation of the costs for
each rate category. If the rates have been
approved/negotiated by a Government agency, provide a
copy of the memorandum/agreement. If the non-Federal
entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate,
they may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of
modified total direct costs or provide sufficient detail to
enable a determination of allowability, allocability and
reasonableness of the allocation bases, and how the rates are
calculated. See 2 CFR 200.414(f) regarding the use of a de
minimis rate. Additional information may be requested, if
needed. If composite rates are used, provide the calculations
used in deriving the composite rates.
• Travel – The proposed travel cost must include the
following for each trip: the purpose of the trip, origin and
destination if known, approximate duration, the number of
travelers, and the estimated cost per trip must be justified
based on the organizations historical average cost per trip or
other reasonable basis for estimation. Such estimates and
the resultant costs claimed must conform to the applicable
Federal cost principles. Offerors may include travel costs
for the Principal Investigator to attend the peer reviews
described in Section B of this BAA. A sample Travel
Estimate Spreadsheet with the required information is
located at the following link:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-
apply/submit-grant-application
• Subawards/Subcontracts – Provide a description of the
work to be performed by the subrecipient/subcontractor. For
each subaward, a detailed cost proposal is required to be
submitted by the subrecipient(s) using the R&R budget
form and the same requirements for the individual
categories identified in this section apply to the
subaward/subcontract. Include subrecipient(s) name at the
top of the budget justification document. A proposal and
any supporting documentation must be received and
reviewed before the Government can complete its cost
analysis of the proposal and enter negotiations. ONR's
preferred method of receiving subcontract information is for
this information to be included with the Prime's proposal.
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However, a subcontractor's cost proposal can be provided in
a sealed envelope with the recipient's cost proposal or via e-
mail directly to the Program Officer at the same time the
prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail shall identify the
proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached
proposal is a subcontract.
• Consultants – Provide a breakdown of the consultant’s
hours, the hourly rate proposed, any other proposed
consultant costs, a copy of the signed Consulting
Agreement or other documentation supporting the proposed
consultant rate/cost, and a copy of the consultant’s proposed
statement of work if it is not already separately identified in
the prime contractor’s proposal.
• Materials & Supplies – In the budget justification, indicate
general categories (e.g., glassware, chemicals, animal costs,
etc.) and if the total cost of all the items in the category is
less than $1,000, itemization is not required, but include the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists) . If the total cost for the category is greater than
or equal to $1,000, provide an itemized list of all proposed
materials and supplies including quantities, unit prices, and
the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
• Recipient Acquired Equipment or Facilities – Equipment
and/or facilities are normally furnished by the Recipient. If
acquisition of equipment and/or facilities is proposed, a
justification for the purchase of the items must be provided.
Provide an itemized list of all equipment and/or facilities
costs and the basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior
purchases, catalog price lists). Allowable items normally
are limited to research equipment not already available for
the project. General purpose equipment (i.e., equipment not
used exclusively for research, scientific or other technical
activities, such as personal computers, laptops, office
equipment) should not be requested unless they will be used
primarily or exclusively for the project. For
computer/laptop purchases and other general-purpose
equipment, if proposed, include a statement indicating how
each item of equipment will be integrated into the program
or used as an integral part of the research effort.
• Other Direct Costs – Provide an itemized list of all
proposed other direct costs such as Graduate Assistant
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tuition, laboratory fees, report and publication costs, and the
basis for the estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog
price lists).
NOTE: If the grant proposal requests funds for hosting
or attending a conference, workshop or symposium:
1. ONR (including ONRG) will not sponsor an ONR,
Navy, or DoD event. Provide a list of other sponsors
and the requested amounts to be funded by all sponsors.
2. The funds provided by ONR (including ONRG)
generally may not be used to pay for food or beverages
as a direct cost except in exceptional circumstances. The
funds shall not be used for food or beverages unless:
a. The grant proposal contains a request for
such funding that is fully supported factually in
accordance with the cost principles of the
relevant OMB Circular, and
b. The Grants Officer determines that the
funding is a reasonable, allocable, allowable
expense under the relevant cost principles.
3. Specify in your proposal how the event and related
outcomes will directly and programmatically relate to
the US Naval or Marine Corps Science & Technology
research areas and identify specific focus areas that will
be addressed. The proposal must provide the technical
and scientific objectives of the program or event and
clearly state the desired outcomes (e.g. conference
proceedings, journal articles, algorithms, tools,
additional research).
• Fee/Profit – Fee/profit is unallowable under assistance
agreements at either the prime or the subaward level, but
may be permitted on contracts issued by the prime awardee.
(5) RESEARCH AND RELATED SENIOR/KEY PERSON
PROFILE (EXPANDED)
To evaluate compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 Et. Seq.), the Department of Defense is
collecting certain demographic and career information to be able to
assess the success rates of women who are proposed for key roles in
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applications in STEM disciplines.
The R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) form has inputs to
collect both “biosketch” and “current and pending support” by using
the common forms for each located
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nstc_disclosure.jsp.
The Privacy Act and Burden Statement for the Common Form for
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Information can be found at the following link under How to Submit a
Grant Application – Full Application Submission:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/how-to-apply/submit-grant-
application
**The SciENcv format may be used if it includes the same details
and information as the NSF Common Form format, including a
valid date and signature.
Additional senior/key persons, biographical sketches, and current and
pending support can be added by selecting the “Add Attachment” or
“Next Person” button. Note that, although applications without these
fields completed may pass Grants.gov edit checks, if ONR receives an
application without the required information, ONR may determine that
the application is incomplete and may cause it to be returned without
further review. DoD reserves the right to request further details from
the applicant before making a final determination on funding the effort.
(6) RESEARCH AND RELATED PERSONAL DATA
This form will be used by ONR as the source of demographic
information, such as gender, race, ethnicity, and disability information
for the Project Director/Principal Investigator and all other persons
identified as Co-Project Director(s)/Co-Principal Investigator(s). Each
application must include this form with the name fields of the Project
Director/Principal Investigator and any Co-Project Director(s)/Co-
Principal Investigator(s) completed; however, provision of the
demographic information in the form is voluntary. If completing the
form for multiple individuals, each Co- Director/Co-Principal
Investigator can be added by selecting the “Next Person” button. The
demographic information, if provided, will be used for statistical
purposes only. The demographic information may be accessible to the
reviewer, but will not be considered in the evaluation. Applicants who
do not wish to provide some or all of the information should check or
select the “Do not wish to provide” option.
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F. Submission Requirements and Deadline
6. Full Proposal Submission Requirements
Grants.gov Application Submission and Receipt Procedures
This section provides the application submission and receipt instructions for ONR
program applications. Please read the following instructions carefully and
completely.
1.) Electronic Delivery
ONR is participating in the Grants.gov initiative to provide the grant
community with a single site to find and apply for grant funding opportunities.
ONR applicants shall submit their applications online through Grants.gov.
2.) How to Register to Apply through Grants.gov
a. Instructions: Read the instructions below about registering to apply for
ONR funds. Applicants should read the registration instructions carefully and
prepare the information requested before beginning the registration process.
Reviewing and assembling the required information before beginning the
registration process will alleviate last-minute searches for required
information.
Organizations must have an active System for Award Management (SAM)
registration, and Grants.gov account to apply for grants. If individual
applicants are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, then you may
begin with step 3, Create a Grants.gov Account, listed below.
Creating a Grants.gov account can be completed online in minutes, but SAM
registrations may take additional time. Therefore, an organization's registration
should be done in sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the entity's
ability to meet required application submission deadlines.
Complete organization instructions can be found on Grants.gov here:
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
1) Register with SAM: All organizations applying online through
Grants.gov must register with the System for Award Management
(SAM). Failure to register with SAM will prevent your organization
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from applying through Grants.gov. SAM registration must be renewed
annually. For more detailed instructions for registering with SAM,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/
2) Create a Grants.gov Account: The next step is to register an
account with Grants.gov. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to
the detailed instructions provided on the registration page.
3) Add a Profile to a Grants.gov Account: A profile in Grants.gov
corresponds to a single applicant organization the user represents (i.e.,
an applicant) or an individual applicant. If you work for or consult with
multiple organizations and have a profile for each, you may log in to
one Grants.gov account to access all of your grant applications. To add
an organizational profile to your Grants.gov account, enter the UEI
Number for the organization in the UEI field while adding a profile.
For more detailed instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov,
refer to https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-
authorizes-profile-roles.
4) EBiz POC Authorized Profile Roles: After you register with
Grants.gov and create an Organization Applicant Profile, the
organization applicant's request for Grants.gov roles and access is sent
to the EBiz POC. The EBiz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and
authorize the appropriate roles, which may include the Authorized
Organization Representative (AOR) role, thereby giving you
permission to complete and submit applications on behalf of the
organization. You will be able to submit your application online any
time after you have been assigned the AOR role. For more detailed
instructions about creating a profile on Grants.gov, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/ebiz-poc-authorizes-
profile-roles
5) Track Role Status: To track your role request, refer to -
https://grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration/track-profile-role-
status
b. Electronic Signature: When applications are submitted through
Grants.gov, the name of the organization applicant with the AOR role that
submitted the application is inserted into the signature line of the application,
serving as the electronic signature. The EBiz POC must authorize appropriate
personnel in the system who are able to make legally binding commitments on
behalf of the organization as a user with the AOR role; this step is often
missed and it is crucial for valid and timely submissions.
3.) How to Submit an Application to ONR via Grants.gov
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White Papers for Grants must NOT be submitted through the Grants.gov
application process. White paper for Grants submissions must be submitted
through the ONR Submission Portal (see BAA Section F.5..).
All attachments to grant applications submitted through Grants.Gov must be in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Proposals with attachments
submitted in word processing, spreadsheet, or any format other than Adobe
PDF will not be considered for award.
Grants.gov applicants can apply online using Workspace. Workspace is a
shared, online environment where members of a grant team may
simultaneously access and edit different webforms within an application. For
each funding opportunity announcement (FOA), you can create individual
instances of a workspace.
Below is an overview of applying on Grants.gov. For access to complete
instructions on how to apply for opportunities, refer to
https://grants.gov/applicants/workspace-overview/
1) Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to
complete an application online and route it through your organization
for review before submitting.
2) Complete a Workspace: Add participants to the workspace to
work on the application together, complete all the required forms
online or by downloading PDF versions, and check for errors before
submission. The Workspace progress bar will display the state of your
application process as you apply. As you apply using Workspace, you
may click the blue question mark icon near the upper-right corner of
each page to access context-sensitive help.
a. Adobe Reader: If you decide not to apply by filling out
webforms, you can download individual PDF forms in
Workspace. The individual PDF forms can be downloaded and
saved to your local device storage, network drive(s), or external
drives, then accessed through Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Visit the Adobe Software Compatibility page on Grants.gov to
download the appropriate version of the software at
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/adobe-software-compatibility
b. Mandatory Fields in Forms: In the forms, you will note
fields marked with an asterisk and a different background color.
These fields are mandatory fields that must be completed, to
successfully submit your application.
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c. Complete SF-424 Fields First: The forms are designed
to fill in common required fields across other forms, such as the
applicant name, address, and UEI Number. Once information is
entered, the information will transfer to the other forms.
3) Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted
through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on
the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab. Grants.gov
recommends submitting your application package at least 48
hours prior to the close date to provide you with time to correct
any potential technical issues that may disrupt the application
submission.
4) Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully
submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking
Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to
the application. The number will be listed on the Confirmation
page that is generated after submission. Using the tracking
number, access the Track My Application page under the
Applicants tab or the Details tab in the submitted workspace.
For additional training resources, including video tutorials, refer to
https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-training
Applicant Support: Grants.gov provides applicants 24/7 support via the
toll-free number 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov. For
questions related to the specific grant opportunity, contact the number
listed in the application package of the grant for which you are
applying.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your submission, it is best to call
the Grants.gov Support Center and get a ticket number. The Support
Center ticket number will assist ONR with tracking your issue and
understanding background information on the issue.
4.) Timely Receipt Requirements and Proof of Timely Submission
An electronic date/time stamp is generated within the system when the
application is successfully received by Grants.gov. The applicant with the
AOR role who submitted the application will receive an acknowledgement of
receipt and a tracking number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) from Grants.gov with
the successful transmission of their application. The applicant with the AOR
role will also receive the official date/time stamp and Grants.gov Tracking
number in an email serving as proof of their timely submission.
When ONR successfully retrieves the application from Grants.gov, and
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acknowledges the download of submissions, Grants.gov will provide an
electronic acknowledgment of receipt of the application to the email address of
the applicant with the AOR role who submitted the application. Again, proof
of timely submission shall be the official date and time that Grants.gov
receives your application. Applications received by Grants.gov after the
established due date for the program will be considered late and will not be
considered for funding by ONR.
Applicants using unreliable internet connections should be aware that the
process of completing the Workspace can take some time. Therefore,
applicants should allow enough time to prepare and submit the application
before the package closing date. Grants.gov will provide either an error or a
successfully received transmission in the form of an email sent to the applicant
with the AOR role attempting to submit the application. The Grants.gov
Support Center reports that some applicants end the transmission because they
think that nothing is occurring during the transmission process. Please be
patient and give the system time to process the application.
G. Application Review Information
3. Risk Review
a. The Grants Officer is responsible for determining a recipient’s
qualification prior to award. In general, a Grants Officer will award grant
and cooperative agreements only to qualified recipients that meet the
standards at 32 CFR 22.415. To be qualified, a potential recipient must:
1) Have the management capability and adequate financial and
technical resources, given those that would be made available
through the grant or cooperative agreement, to execute the program
of activities envisioned under the grant or cooperative agreement;
2) Have a satisfactory record of executing such programs or activities
(if a prior recipient of an award);
3) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; and
4) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a grant or cooperative
agreement under applicable laws and regulations.
Applicants are requested to provide information with proposal submissions to
assist the Grants Officer’s evaluation of recipient qualification.
b. In accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance in
parts 180 and 200 of Title 2, CFR, it is DoD policy that DoD Components
must report and use integrity and performance information in the
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