Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSBAA08 004
Apply for NPSBAA08 004
- The Naval Supply Systems Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Acquisition Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2008 and posted on Apr 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- All responsible sources from academia and industry 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 HBCU and MI participation. U. S. government schools of higher education are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in the program described herein, the organization should contact the technical POC to discuss its area of interest. The technical POC is Keith Snider, ksnider@nps.edu.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Acquisition Research Program is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) released by the Naval Supply Systems Command to bring in high-quality researchers and scholars to study practical, real-world issues that matter to the defense acquisition community. The focus is on generating innovative, policy-relevant research that can improve how the Department of Defense buys, manages, and sustains products and services. The sponsored work is intended to be performed during FY 2009, covering the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, and it is framed broadly so that applicants can propose fresh approaches rather than being limited to a narrow list of predefined topics.
The program defines "defense acquisition management and policy research" in an intentionally wide way. It includes traditional acquisition disciplines like contracting, program and project management, logistics, and systems engineering management, but it also explicitly welcomes research from other fields that influence acquisition outcomes or could be applied to improve acquisition performance. Examples called out in the announcement include economics, finance and financial management, information systems, organization theory, operations management, human resources management, and marketing. The point of this wide scope is to encourage proposals that draw on multiple disciplines and that tackle acquisition challenges from angles that may not be considered in standard acquisition research.
Awards may be made through several different funding instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or a combination of these mechanisms, depending on the nature of the proposed work and how the government plans to interact with the recipient during performance. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area. It is associated with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is broadly open to responsible sources in academia and industry, meaning the program is not restricted to a single type of organization. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are specifically encouraged to apply and to collaborate with others, although the BAA notes that no portion of the funding is set aside exclusively for HBCU or MI participation. A key limitation is that U.S. government schools of higher education are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not submit full proposals directly. If a government school is interested, the announcement directs them to contact the technical point of contact to discuss potential participation or alignment with the program.
The program includes clear expectations for demonstrating progress and sharing results. For grant recipients, progress must be shown through quarterly progress reports; for contract awards, progress is captured through defined deliverables. Regardless of award type, recipients must provide a completed technical report to the program’s Technical Point of Contact no later than 30 days after the end of the period of performance, following the technical report preparation instructions hosted at acquisitionresearch.org. In addition, recipients must present their research findings at the Naval Postgraduate School Annual Acquisition Research Symposium in Monterey, California, typically held each May. For FY2009 awardees, the program provides flexibility to present either in May 2009 or May 2010, depending on how far the research has progressed.
Administrative details from the posting include Funding Opportunity Number NPSBAA08-004 and the title Acquisition Research Program. The opportunity was posted on April 22, 2008, with an original and current closing date of June 13, 2008, and an archive date of July 13, 2008. For technical discussion, the listed technical point of contact is Keith Snider at ksnider@nps.edu. For help accessing the full announcement, the posting lists Janet Dang, Contract Specialist, at 619-532-2889.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Acquisition Research Program (NPSBAA08-004)
What is the Acquisition Research Program?
The Acquisition Research Program is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command to attract high-quality researchers and scholars to study practical, real-world issues that matter to the defense acquisition community. The intent is to generate innovative, policy-relevant research that can improve how the Department of Defense buys, manages, and sustains products and services.
What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSBAA08-004, and the opportunity title is "Acquisition Research Program."
What type of solicitation is this?
This opportunity is released as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which is framed broadly so applicants can propose fresh approaches rather than responding to a narrow set of predefined topics.
What is the main purpose of the sponsored research?
The main purpose is to produce innovative, policy-relevant research that can improve defense acquisition outcomes, including how the DoD purchases, manages, and sustains products and services.
What kinds of research topics are encouraged?
The program defines "defense acquisition management and policy research" broadly. It includes traditional acquisition areas (such as contracting, program and project management, logistics, and systems engineering management) and also welcomes research from other disciplines that influence acquisition performance.
Which non-traditional disciplines are explicitly welcomed?
Examples specifically called out include economics, finance and financial management, information systems, organization theory, operations management, human resources management, and marketing, as long as the work can influence acquisition outcomes or be applied to improve acquisition performance.
Does the BAA encourage interdisciplinary research?
Yes. The wide scope is intended to encourage proposals that draw on multiple disciplines and approach acquisition challenges from angles that may not be addressed in standard acquisition research.
What is the planned performance period for the sponsored work?
The sponsored work is intended to be performed during FY 2009, covering October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
What funding instruments might be used for awards?
Awards may be made using cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or a combination of these mechanisms. The mechanism depends on the nature of the proposed work and the way the government expects to interact with the recipient during performance.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. Based on the posting information, applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to responsible sources in academia and industry. The posting indicates the program is not restricted to only one type of organization.
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) encouraged to apply?
Yes. HBCUs and Minority Institutions are specifically encouraged to apply and to collaborate with others.
Is any funding set aside specifically for HBCU or MI participation?
No. The BAA notes that no portion of the funding is set aside exclusively for HBCU or MI participation, even though those organizations are encouraged to apply.
Are U.S. government schools of higher education eligible to receive awards?
No. U.S. government schools of higher education are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not submit full proposals directly.
What should a U.S. government school of higher education do if it wants to participate?
If a government school is interested, the announcement directs them to contact the technical point of contact to discuss potential participation or alignment with the program.
What progress reporting is required for grant recipients?
For grant recipients, progress must be demonstrated through quarterly progress reports.
How is progress handled if the award is a contract?
For contract awards, progress is captured through defined deliverables (rather than quarterly progress reports).
Is a final technical report required?
Yes. Regardless of award type, recipients must provide a completed technical report to the program's Technical Point of Contact.
When is the technical report due?
The technical report is due no later than 30 days after the end of the period of performance.
Are there specific instructions for preparing the technical report?
Yes. The technical report must follow the technical report preparation instructions hosted at acquisitionresearch.org.
Is there a requirement to present research findings in person?
Yes. Recipients must present their research findings at the Naval Postgraduate School Annual Acquisition Research Symposium in Monterey, California, which is typically held each May.
When would FY2009 awardees be expected to present at the symposium?
For FY2009 awardees, the program provides flexibility to present either in May 2009 or May 2010, depending on how far the research has progressed.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 22, 2008. The original closing date and the current closing date are both June 13, 2008.
What is the archive date for this posting?
The archive date listed is July 13, 2008.
Who is the technical point of contact for program and research questions?
The technical point of contact listed is Keith Snider. The email provided is ksnider@nps.edu.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the posting lists Janet Dang, Contract Specialist, at 619-532-2889.
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