Opportunity Information: Apply for N66001 21 S 4700
This opportunity is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific focused on research and development that advances Navy and Department of Defense mission needs in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations, and Information Technology systems, with additional emphasis areas called out for cryogenics and quantum-related work. The government is looking for unique, innovative approaches that can help define, prototype, and mature next-generation, integratable C4ISR capabilities and command-and-control suites, meaning solutions that can plug into broader architectures rather than stand alone as isolated demonstrations.
The solicitation is structured to accept both white papers and full proposals, and it is explicitly issued under competition-related authorities and research-focused FAR provisions (including FAR 6.102(d)(2) and FAR 35.016), along with DoD grant and agreement rules and other transaction authority references (10 U.S.C. 2371b is cited). In practical terms, that means NIWC Pacific can make awards through multiple instruments depending on what fits the work: traditional procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions. The announcement also states that proposals selected for award are treated as the outcome of full and open competition and are aligned with the Competition in Contracting Act framework, which is important for organizations that care about how competitively an award is made.
From an applicant standpoint, the eligibility language is broad. Any “responsible source” meeting the general responsibility standards in FAR 9.104-1 may submit, which typically includes businesses (large or small), nonprofits, universities, and other qualified organizations, as long as they can demonstrate the basic capabilities and integrity required to perform. The listing shows the opportunity category as “Other,” the funding instrument type as “Grant” in the summary fields, the activity category as science and technology and other R&D, and the CFDA/Assistance Listing number as 12.335, all of which signals an R&D-driven defense assistance and acquisition environment rather than a narrowly defined single-topic grant.
Administratively, the BAA originally posted on 06/04/2021 and was open for 365 days from that posting date, with an original closing date shown as 2022-06-03. White papers could be submitted at any time up to the closing date, and final submissions were due by 4:00 PM Pacific Time on the closing date. A key practical requirement is that submissions are only accepted through the NIWC Pacific NAVWAR E-Commerce Portal (https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil), so applicants need accounts, portal familiarity, and enough lead time to avoid last-minute submission issues.
The funding details shown in the summary are somewhat noncommittal: the award ceiling is listed as 0 and the number of expected awards is not specified in the provided text. In BAAs, that often indicates the government does not want to pre-box itself into a fixed maximum or a guaranteed number of selections because awards can vary widely based on the merit of proposals received, available funding, and evolving priorities. The most authoritative requirements, evaluation factors, technical topic areas, formatting rules, and any security/export-control constraints would be in the attached solicitation referenced in the notice, which applicants are expected to review closely before writing or submitting anything.Apply for N66001 21 S 4700
- The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "C4ISR, Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations and Information Technology System Research, Cryogenics & Quantum" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.335.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-06-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-06-03. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this government opportunity?
This opportunity is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. It is focused on research and development efforts that advance Navy and Department of Defense mission needs.
2) What mission areas or technical domains does the BAA focus on?
The BAA is centered on C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), Information Operations, Cyberspace Operations, and Information Technology systems. The announcement also calls out additional emphasis areas for cryogenics and quantum-related work.
3) What kind of solutions is NIWC Pacific looking for?
NIWC Pacific is looking for unique, innovative approaches that can help define, prototype, and mature next-generation C4ISR capabilities and command-and-control suites. A key theme is integratability: solutions are expected to plug into broader architectures rather than stand alone as isolated demonstrations.
4) Is this a grant, a contract, or something else?
The notice indicates that NIWC Pacific can make awards using multiple instrument types depending on what best fits the effort. The announcement references traditional procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions (OTs). While the summary fields show the funding instrument type as "Grant," the BAA language indicates flexibility across instruments.
5) What authorities or regulations are referenced for this BAA?
The announcement is issued under competition-related authorities and research-focused FAR provisions, including FAR 6.102(d)(2) and FAR 35.016, and it references DoD grant and agreement rules. It also cites other transaction authority at 10 U.S.C. 2371b.
6) Does submitting under this BAA count as a competitive process?
Yes. The announcement states that proposals selected for award are treated as the outcome of full and open competition and are aligned with the Competition in Contracting Act framework.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Any "responsible source" that meets the general responsibility standards in FAR 9.104-1 may submit. In practical terms, this typically includes large and small businesses, nonprofits, universities, and other qualified organizations that can demonstrate capability and integrity to perform.
8) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The notice lists the CFDA/Assistance Listing number as 12.335.
9) What category does the opportunity fall under?
The listing shows the opportunity category as "Other," the activity category as science and technology and other R&D, and it signals an R&D-driven defense assistance and acquisition environment rather than a single narrowly defined grant topic.
10) Does the BAA accept white papers, full proposals, or both?
The solicitation is structured to accept both white papers and full proposals.
11) When could white papers be submitted?
White papers could be submitted at any time up to the closing date shown in the notice.
12) What was the deadline for final submissions?
Final submissions were due by 4:00 PM Pacific Time on the closing date indicated in the notice (2022-06-03).
13) When was the BAA posted and how long was it open?
The BAA was originally posted on 06/04/2021 and was open for 365 days from that posting date, with an original closing date shown as 2022-06-03.
14) How do applicants submit materials?
Submissions are only accepted through the NIWC Pacific NAVWAR E-Commerce Portal at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil.
15) Are email or paper submissions allowed?
No. Based on the notice, submissions are only accepted through the NIWC Pacific NAVWAR E-Commerce Portal.
16) What practical steps should applicants plan for regarding submission?
Applicants should plan for portal access and familiarity, including account setup, and should allow enough lead time to avoid last-minute submission issues since the portal is the only accepted submission route.
17) Is the award amount (ceiling) specified?
The summary funding details shown are not definitive. The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the summary fields.
18) Is the number of expected awards stated?
No. The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided notice text.
19) What does it mean when a BAA shows an award ceiling of 0 or does not list expected awards?
In BAAs, that often indicates the government does not want to pre-define a fixed maximum or guarantee a specific number of selections. Awards can vary based on proposal merit, available funding, and evolving priorities.
20) Where can applicants find the most authoritative requirements and evaluation criteria?
The notice indicates that the most authoritative requirements (including evaluation factors, technical topic areas, formatting rules, and any security/export-control constraints) are contained in the attached solicitation referenced in the announcement, and applicants are expected to review it closely before preparing or submitting materials.
21) What is the overarching goal of the R&D work under this BAA?
The stated goal is to advance Navy and DoD mission needs by supporting R&D that helps define, prototype, and mature next-generation capabilities, especially integratable C4ISR and command-and-control suites.
22) What does "integratable" mean in the context of this BAA?
In this notice, "integratable" is described as solutions that can plug into broader architectures rather than existing only as stand-alone demonstrations.
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