Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS BAA 14 004
Apply for NPS BAA 14 004
- The Naval Supply Systems Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR RESEARCH INITIATIVES AT THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL" 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 Aug 24, 2015 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All responsible sources from U.S. academia, U.S. research institutions, U.S. laboratories outside the Federal Government, U.S. industry, and accredited foreign universities may submit proposals under this BAA.Federally Funded Research Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. U.S. Government schools of higher education, 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 research described herein, the organization should contact baa@nps.edu. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FOR RESEARCH INITIATIVES AT THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL is a competitive funding opportunity in which the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), under the Naval Supply Systems Command, invites research proposals that can advance and strengthen NPSs core mission of graduate education and research. The announcement is intentionally broad and is meant to attract high quality, meritorious research ideas across many fields, as long as the work aligns with NPS priorities and contributes in a meaningful way to its educational and research objectives. Rather than focusing on a single narrow topic, the BAA signals that NPS is seeking a wide range of innovative efforts that support the schools academic programs, research agenda, and strategic direction.
The scope of interest spans science and engineering as well as areas such as business, politics, public and foreign policy, operational sciences, information sciences, and interdisciplinary research that bridges multiple domains. In other words, the BAA is not limited to traditional laboratory research; it also includes analytical, operational, and policy oriented work when it supports the kinds of problems and educational outcomes relevant to NPS. The announcement points applicants to NPS background materials, including the NPS Strategic Plan and the schools academic and research program pages, so prospective offerors can better understand institutional priorities, existing program strengths, and where a proposed project might fit.
A key practical feature of this opportunity is the strong encouragement for prospective applicants to contact an NPS point of contact (POC) before investing significant effort in writing a proposal. The idea is to help align submissions with NPS faculty interests and ongoing program needs, and to improve the chances that a proposed initiative is relevant and feasible within NPSs environment. The announcement suggests using the NPS academic and research web pages to identify appropriate faculty, schools, research institutes, and interdisciplinary centers whose work matches the applicants area. This pre proposal communication is framed as an important step for developing a competitive submission.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS BAA 14 004 and is categorized as discretionary funding. Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements, which generally indicates that some projects may involve more active collaboration or involvement from the government side (often associated with cooperative agreements) depending on the nature of the work. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to bring non federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is relatively open but includes several important exclusions. The BAA states that all responsible sources from U.S. academia, U.S. research institutions, U.S. laboratories outside the federal government, U.S. industry, and accredited foreign universities may submit proposals. At the same time, it explicitly excludes Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, from receiving awards under this BAA. It also excludes U.S. Government schools of higher education, Navy laboratories and warfare centers, and other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories from submitting white papers or full proposals directly in response to the BAA. Those government affiliated organizations are directed to contact baa@nps.edu if they are interested in the research described. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) may apply unless their specific DoD UARC contract terms prohibit them from doing so.
The announcement includes a timeline history indicating it was posted July 30, 2014, with an original closing date of July 31, 2015, and a current closing date listed as August 17, 2015, followed by an archive date of September 16, 2015. The presence of an archive date indicates the specific posting is no longer active, but it also references an additional information link described as a link to all NPS BAAs, suggesting NPS may issue related BAAs over time and that interested parties should look for the latest version or current announcements. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact identified is Janet Norton, Contract and Grant Officer Point of Contact.
FAQs: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). It is a competitive funding opportunity in which NPS, under the Naval Supply Systems Command, invites research proposals that advance and strengthen NPS's core mission of graduate education and research.
What is the goal of the NPS BAA?
The goal is to attract high-quality, meritorious research ideas across many fields, as long as they align with NPS priorities and contribute in a meaningful way to NPS educational and research objectives. The BAA is intentionally broad and is designed to support NPS academic programs, research agenda, and strategic direction.
Is this BAA limited to a single research topic?
No. The announcement is intentionally broad and does not focus on a single narrow topic. NPS is seeking a wide range of innovative efforts, provided they support NPS priorities and its graduate education and research mission.
What research areas are included in the scope of interest?
The scope includes science and engineering as well as business, politics, public and foreign policy, operational sciences, information sciences, and interdisciplinary research that bridges multiple domains.
Does NPS only fund traditional laboratory research under this BAA?
No. The BAA is not limited to traditional laboratory research. It also includes analytical, operational, and policy-oriented work when it supports problems and educational outcomes relevant to NPS.
How can applicants better understand NPS priorities before submitting?
The announcement points applicants to NPS background materials, including the NPS Strategic Plan and the school's academic and research program pages. These resources are meant to help prospective offerors understand institutional priorities, existing strengths, and where a proposed project might fit.
Is pre-proposal communication with NPS encouraged?
Yes. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact an NPS point of contact (POC) before investing significant effort in writing a proposal. This is intended to help align submissions with NPS faculty interests and program needs and improve the competitiveness of the submission.
Why does NPS recommend contacting a point of contact before writing a full proposal?
The pre-proposal discussion is framed as an important step to ensure the proposed initiative is relevant to NPS priorities, matches faculty and program interests, and is feasible within the NPS environment.
How can an applicant identify the right NPS contact or faculty match?
The announcement suggests using NPS academic and research web pages to identify appropriate faculty, schools, research institutes, and interdisciplinary centers whose work aligns with the proposed topic.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this BAA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS BAA 14 004.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What award instruments may be used?
Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements. The listing notes that cooperative agreements generally indicate some projects may involve more active collaboration or involvement from the government side, depending on the nature of the work.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include all responsible sources from U.S. academia, U.S. research institutions, U.S. laboratories outside the federal government, U.S. industry, and accredited foreign universities, subject to the exclusions described in the announcement.
Are accredited foreign universities eligible?
Yes. The BAA states that accredited foreign universities may submit proposals.
Which organizations are explicitly excluded from receiving awards under this BAA?
The BAA explicitly excludes Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, from receiving awards under this BAA.
Can FFRDCs (including DOE National Laboratories) submit under this BAA?
No. The announcement states that FFRDCs, including DOE National Laboratories, are excluded from receiving awards under this BAA.
Can U.S. Government schools of higher education submit proposals in response to the BAA?
No. The BAA excludes U.S. Government schools of higher education from submitting white papers or full proposals directly in response to the BAA.
Can Navy laboratories and warfare centers apply directly to this BAA?
No. The announcement excludes Navy laboratories and warfare centers from submitting white papers or full proposals directly in response to the BAA.
Can other DoD, civilian agency, or government laboratories apply directly?
No. The BAA excludes other Department of Defense or civilian agency laboratories from submitting white papers or full proposals directly in response to the BAA.
What should excluded government-affiliated organizations do if they are interested?
Those government-affiliated organizations are directed to contact baa@nps.edu if they are interested in the research described.
Are University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) eligible?
UARCs may apply unless their specific DoD UARC contract terms prohibit them from doing so.
What are the key dates for this posting?
The timeline history indicates it was posted on July 30, 2014. The original closing date is listed as July 31, 2015, and the current closing date is listed as August 17, 2015. The archive date is September 16, 2015.
Is this specific BAA posting still active?
The presence of an archive date (September 16, 2015) indicates that this specific posting is no longer active.
Does the announcement suggest there may be other NPS BAAs?
Yes. It references an additional information link described as a link to all NPS BAAs, suggesting NPS may issue related BAAs over time and that interested parties should look for the latest version or current announcements.
Who is the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The contact identified for access issues is Janet Norton, Contract and Grant Officer Point of Contact.
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