Opportunity Information: Apply for N66001 16 X 3003
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- The DOD-ONR-SPAWAR in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BAA-C4ISR, Information Operations and Information Technology" 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 May 25, 2016 and posted on May 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The BAA-C4ISR, Information Operations and Information Technology opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N66001 16 X 3003) is a Broad Agency Announcement issued by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific), under the Department of Defense (listed as DOD-ONR-SPAWAR). It is designed to attract research-focused white papers and full proposals that push forward U.S. Navy and DoD capabilities in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), along with enabling technologies for Information Operations and Cyber Operations, and supporting Information Technology systems. The emphasis is on novel, unique, and innovative approaches that can help define and develop next-generation, integratable C4ISR capabilities and command suites, meaning solutions that are not just new ideas in isolation but can be integrated into broader operational architectures.
From a contracting and competition standpoint, SSC Pacific frames this announcement as a competitive selection process conducted under specific federal rules for research: FAR 6.102(d)(2) and FAR 35.016, as well as DoDGARS 22.315(a). The notice also highlights that awards made under this BAA are treated as the result of full and open competition and compliant with the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-369). In practical terms, the agency is signaling that it is using an established and recognized mechanism for competing research efforts, and that selected submissions will be considered competitively chosen without requiring a traditional, single-solution solicitation model.
The opportunity supports multiple award instruments. Applicants may be considered for procurement contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, depending on the nature of the work and the relationship SSC Pacific expects to have with the performer. At the same time, the BAA clearly states what is not on the table: assistance vehicles and other transactions are not authorized under this announcement. That matters because it narrows the set of legal and administrative pathways that can be used, and it affects how project terms, reporting, and intellectual property clauses may be handled.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and other categories as described in the announcement’s additional eligibility information. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number provided is 12.335, which is commonly associated with DoD research and development assistance.
Key dates and scale are also specified in the source data. The opportunity was created and posted on May 25, 2016, with a closing date of May 12, 2017 (both the original and current closing dates match). The listed award ceiling is $5,000,000, indicating that individual awards could be substantial, although the total number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data. Overall, the BAA is best understood as a research solicitation aimed at advancing military-relevant C4ISR and cyber/information operations technology, with funding available through standard federal procurement or assistance mechanisms (contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements) and an explicit focus on innovative, integratable, next-generation operational capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BAA-C4ISR, Information Operations and Information Technology."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N66001 16 X 3003.
What type of solicitation is this?
This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). It is intended to attract research-focused white papers and full proposals.
Which agency is issuing this BAA?
The BAA is issued by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific), under the Department of Defense (listed as DOD-ONR-SPAWAR).
What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The purpose is to advance U.S. Navy and Department of Defense capabilities in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), enabling technologies for Information Operations and Cyber Operations, and supporting Information Technology systems.
What kinds of submissions does the BAA seek?
The BAA is designed to attract research-focused white papers and full proposals.
What technical areas are included in the scope?
The scope includes C4ISR, enabling technologies for Information Operations, enabling technologies for Cyber Operations, and supporting Information Technology systems.
What does the BAA mean by "integratable" next-generation capabilities?
The emphasis is on solutions that can be integrated into broader operational architectures, not just stand-alone ideas. The goal is to help define and develop next-generation, integratable C4ISR capabilities and command suites.
Is the BAA focused on incremental improvements or novel approaches?
The BAA emphasizes novel, unique, and innovative approaches that push forward Navy and DoD capabilities.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. SSC Pacific describes this BAA as a competitive selection process conducted under federal research competition rules (including FAR 6.102(d)(2), FAR 35.016, and DoDGARS 22.315(a)).
How does the BAA address full and open competition requirements?
The announcement states that awards made under the BAA are treated as the result of full and open competition and are compliant with the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-369).
What types of award instruments may be used under this BAA?
SSC Pacific may use procurement contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, depending on the nature of the work and the relationship expected between SSC Pacific and the performer.
Are "assistance vehicles" or "other transactions" allowed under this BAA?
No. The BAA explicitly states that assistance vehicles and other transactions are not authorized under this announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and other categories as described in the announcement's additional eligibility information.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 12.335.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 25, 2016.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The closing date is May 12, 2017. The original closing date and the current closing date are the same in the provided information.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Does the provided information state how many awards will be made?
No. The total number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data.
Is this opportunity primarily research and development oriented?
Yes. The BAA is best understood as a research solicitation aimed at advancing military-relevant C4ISR and cyber/information operations technology.
Does the BAA indicate whether a traditional single-solution solicitation model will be used?
The notice suggests it is using an established mechanism for competing research efforts without requiring a traditional, single-solution solicitation model.
What determines whether an award is a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement?
According to the BAA description, the instrument depends on the nature of the work and the relationship SSC Pacific expects to have with the performer.
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