FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), ONR Global (ONRG), and the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) are soliciting proposals under a Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Science and Technology (S&T) Projects. This BAA seeks to advance and improve Navy and Marine Corps operations through research across various science and engineering disciplines, covering basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and prototypes. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This BAA focuses on S&T projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. It encompasses basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and, under specific conditions, advanced component development and prototypes. Offerors are required to submit a non-proprietary Statement of Work (SOW) with their proposals, and white papers are frequently desired by ONR Program Officers. The Product Service Code for this opportunity is AC12 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Applied Research).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
- Awards: May include contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). OTAs for Research generally require a 50/50 cost share.
- NAICS: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)).
- Set-Aside: None. All responsible sources from academia, industry, and the research community worldwide are eligible.
- Response Due: September 30, 2026 (extended by Amendment 0005).
- Published: May 14, 2026 (latest amendment date).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals may be submitted at any time during the announcement period. Effective June 1, 2025, all submissions (white papers and proposals) must be made through the ONR Submission Portal; FedConnect is no longer accepted. Evaluation criteria include technical merit, importance to agency programs, funds availability, Naval relevance, and contribution to the ONR and Department of Navy mission. Offerors must register with SAM and obtain a UEI. The ONR Microsoft Excel Cost Proposal template is required for contract submissions. The de minimis indirect cost rate has been revised to 15%.
Key Amendments & Updates
- Amendment 0007 (May 14, 2026): Added FAR 52.222-90 (DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors) to the clause table.
- Amendment 0006 (January 14, 2026): Removed all references to NavalX.
- Amendment 0005 (September 26, 2025): Extended the BAA duration by one year; updated submission requirements for CUI/Export Controlled CUI via the ONR Submission Portal; added DFARS clauses related to CMMC.
- Amendment 0004 (May 29, 2025): Mandated transition to the ONR Submission Portal for all new submissions, effective June 1, 2025.
- Amendment 0001 (October 2, 2024): Updated NAICS code to 541715 and revised the de minimis indirect cost rate to 15%.