Opportunity Information: Apply for ONRBAA10 013
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- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Basic Research Challenge 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 May 4, 2010 and posted on Apr 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2010. (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. 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 bidders are allowed so long as they are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Navy laboratories 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 the appropriate ONR BRC Topic Chief to discuss its area of interest. As with FFRDCs, these types of federal organizations may team with other responsible sources from academia and industry that are submitting proposals under this BAA. Teams are encouraged to submit proposals in any and all 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Basic Research Challenge (BRC) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to spark new, high-risk basic science and engineering research ideas coming from academia and industry. The central purpose of the program is to stimulate bold early-stage work that could open up new directions in naval-relevant science and technology, even when outcomes are uncertain. While Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) can sometimes support a mix of basic research, applied research, and limited advanced technology development, this particular BRC opportunity emphasizes basic research efforts funded under DoD Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Budget Activity 1.
A key feature of the opportunity is ONR's stated approach to research openness and publication. ONR indicates it will follow Department of Defense guidance on "contracted fundamental research" as described in the June 26, 2008 Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) memorandum, alongside National Security Decision Directive 189. In practical terms, that means unclassified fundamental research supported under this program is generally expected to be publishable and reportable without restrictions on the conduct of the work or dissemination of results, except where limits are required by statute, regulation, or Executive Order. The announcement also clarifies how DoD budgeting categories relate to research classification: Budget Activity 1 corresponds to basic research, Budget Activity 2 to applied research (with certain conditions for university-on-campus or industry performance), and Budget Activity 3 to advanced development, which more often carries sensitivity-based controls such as DoD pre-publication review. For this BRC notice, ONR explicitly states that funded R&D will consist of basic research and will use Budget Activity 1 funds.
Eligibility is broadly open: "all responsible sources" from academia and industry may apply, and teams are encouraged. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are specifically encouraged to submit proposals and participate in collaborations, although the program does not set aside dedicated funding exclusively for them. At the same time, several categories of federal organizations are not eligible to receive awards directly under this BAA, including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) such as Department of Energy national laboratories, as well as Navy laboratories, warfare centers, and other DoD or civilian agency laboratories. Those organizations may still participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible lead applicant, as long as the arrangement is consistent with the relevant sponsoring agreements and rules. If a federal lab wants deeper involvement, the notice advises contacting the appropriate ONR BRC Topic Chief to discuss interests and fit.
The opportunity is issued as a grant competition under Funding Opportunity Number ONRBAA10-013, within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, and it is associated with CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date listed is April 19, 2010, with an original closing date of July 18, 2010, updated to July 19, 2010, and an archive date of August 18, 2010, indicating the specific solicitation cycle has closed and been archived. For applicants (or readers) needing access help, the contact listed is Jennifer Brown, Contract Specialist, at 703-588-2432, with a note to use Grants.gov for platform-related questions.
Collaboration expectations are also emphasized. Offerors should be prepared to cooperate with other ONR-selected contractors and system integrators and to exchange software, data, and related information to support an integrated program. Overall, the BRC Program is positioned as a mechanism for ONR to seed innovative, potentially game-changing basic research, with broad applicant eligibility across academia and industry, a strong preference for unclassified fundamental research openness, and structured pathways for teaming that include, but do not directly fund, federal research laboratories and FFRDCs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ONR Basic Research Challenge (BRC) Program (ONRBAA10-013)
1) What is the ONR Basic Research Challenge (BRC) Program?
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Basic Research Challenge (BRC) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to spark new, high-risk basic science and engineering research ideas from academia and industry. It is designed to stimulate bold early-stage work that could open new directions in naval-relevant science and technology, even when outcomes are uncertain.
2) What type of research does this BRC opportunity emphasize?
This BRC notice emphasizes basic research. ONR states that funded R&D under this opportunity will consist of basic research and will use Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Budget Activity 1 (BA 1) funds.
3) How is this different from a typical Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)?
While BAAs can sometimes support a mix of basic research, applied research, and limited advanced technology development, this particular BRC opportunity is focused specifically on basic research (Budget Activity 1).
4) What does Budget Activity 1 (BA 1) mean in this announcement?
Budget Activity 1 corresponds to basic research. ONR indicates that this BRC opportunity will use BA 1 funds and will support basic research efforts under DoD RDT&E.
5) Does the announcement discuss applied research or advanced development categories?
Yes. The notice explains how DoD budgeting categories relate to research type and potential sensitivity controls: Budget Activity 2 corresponds to applied research (with certain conditions noted for university-on-campus or industry performance), and Budget Activity 3 corresponds to advanced development, which more often includes sensitivity-based controls such as DoD pre-publication review. However, this BRC opportunity states that funded work will be basic research (BA 1).
6) Is the research expected to be open and publishable?
ONR indicates it will follow DoD guidance on "contracted fundamental research" (as described in the June 26, 2008 Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) memorandum) alongside National Security Decision Directive 189. In practical terms, unclassified fundamental research supported under this program is generally expected to be publishable and reportable without restrictions on the conduct of the work or dissemination of results, except where limits are required by statute, regulation, or Executive Order.
7) Are there any restrictions on publishing results?
The announcement indicates that unclassified fundamental research is generally expected to be publishable and reportable without restrictions, except where limits are required by statute, regulation, or Executive Order.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to "all responsible sources" from academia and industry. Teams are encouraged.
9) Are teams and collaborations encouraged?
Yes. The announcement encourages teams and emphasizes collaboration expectations, including cooperation with other ONR-selected contractors and system integrators and exchanging software, data, and related information to support an integrated program.
10) Are HBCUs and Minority Institutions (MIs) encouraged to apply?
Yes. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are specifically encouraged to submit proposals and participate in collaborations. The notice also clarifies that there is no dedicated set-aside funding exclusively for them.
11) Is there set-aside funding specifically for HBCUs or Minority Institutions?
No. The program encourages HBCU/MI participation, but the notice states it does not set aside dedicated funding exclusively for them.
12) Are Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) eligible to receive awards directly?
No. Several categories of federal organizations are not eligible to receive awards directly under this BAA, including FFRDCs such as Department of Energy national laboratories.
13) Are Navy labs, warfare centers, or other government labs eligible to receive awards directly?
No. The announcement states that Navy laboratories, warfare centers, and other DoD or civilian agency laboratories are not eligible to receive awards directly under this BAA.
14) Can FFRDCs or government laboratories still participate in a project?
Yes. Those organizations may participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible lead applicant, as long as the arrangement is consistent with the relevant sponsoring agreements and rules.
15) What should a federal laboratory do if it wants deeper involvement?
The notice advises contacting the appropriate ONR BRC Topic Chief to discuss interests and fit.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
17) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this BRC solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ONRBAA10-013.
18) What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is associated with CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
20) What were the key dates for this solicitation?
The posting date listed is April 19, 2010. The original closing date was July 18, 2010, updated to July 19, 2010. The archive date is August 18, 2010.
21) Is this solicitation still open?
No. The provided dates indicate the solicitation cycle has closed and been archived (closing date July 19, 2010; archive date August 18, 2010).
22) Who is the contact person listed for this opportunity?
The contact listed is Jennifer Brown, Contract Specialist, at 703-588-2432.
23) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical or platform questions?
The notice indicates that Grants.gov should be used for platform-related questions.
24) What does ONR expect regarding cooperation and information sharing among performers?
Offerors should be prepared to cooperate with other ONR-selected contractors and system integrators and to exchange software, data, and related information to support an integrated program.
25) What is the overarching goal of the BRC Program as described?
The BRC Program is positioned as a mechanism for ONR to seed innovative, potentially game-changing basic research by encouraging bold early-stage ideas, supporting naval-relevant science and technology, emphasizing unclassified fundamental research openness, and enabling teaming arrangements (including participation by federal labs that are not eligible for direct awards).
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