Opportunity Information: Apply for N66001 13 X 0001
Apply for N66001 13 X 0001
- The SPAWAR SYSTEMS CENTER in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "C4ISR and Information Dominance Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.335 Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 4, 2012 and posted on Oct 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2014. (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 capable of satisfying the Governments needs for a particular CALL.
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Opportunity Summary:
The C4ISR and Information Dominance Research opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N66001 13 X 0001) is an initial, umbrella-style announcement issued by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific), under SPAWAR. Its purpose is to lay out SSC Pacific's broad research areas of interest in command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) and related information dominance topics, while establishing the process the government will use to solicit actual proposals. The key point is that this notice is not itself a solicitation for project proposals; it is a framework that enables SSC Pacific to release targeted "CALLS" later when specific technical needs are identified.
The mechanism is described as a two-year "Closed Research Announcement (RA) with CALLS." "Closed" in this context means proposals are only accepted when SSC Pacific issues a CALL that specifies an exact submission window (a specific date and time). In other words, organizations cannot submit white papers or full proposals whenever they want under this baseline posting. The government explicitly states: NO PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED AGAINST THIS BASELINE RA. Instead, interested parties are expected to monitor for subsequent CALL announcements, then respond only to those CALLs that match their capabilities and interests.
Each future CALL is intended to function as the real, actionable request. Those CALLs will include the concrete details that are missing from the baseline announcement, such as the specific research effort to be performed, the anticipated period of performance, and technical topic information unique to that particular need. The baseline RA also notes that updates, amendments, changes, or cancellation actions will be posted as amendments, and that updates will appear in the same posting systems used for the CALLs.
The announcement anticipates multiple possible award pathways depending on the nature of each CALL. It lists potential instrument types that could be used, including cooperative agreements, grants, "other," and procurement contracts. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it references CFDA 12.335 (Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). Importantly, it states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement identified for the opportunity, although individual CALLs could still include their own terms and conditions depending on the instrument selected.
Where the CALLs are posted depends on whether the government is pursuing an assistance award (such as a grant or cooperative agreement) or a procurement contract. CALLs may be issued through SPAWAR E-Commerce Central and Grants.gov, but the notice explains that if there are no assistance opportunities, the CALL will only be posted in SPAWAR E-Commerce Central, and if there are no procurement contract opportunities, the CALL will only be published in Grants.gov. Practically, that means prospective performers should watch both systems if they want full visibility into upcoming needs, since the posting location is tied to the type of funding instrument being pursued.
Eligibility is broadly framed rather than limited to a narrow set of institutions. The notice indicates that "all responsible sources" capable of meeting the government's needs for a particular CALL may be eligible, with the baseline posting listing the eligible applicant type as "Others" and pointing readers to additional eligibility clarification in the full text. This is typical for a research umbrella where eligibility and evaluation specifics are expected to be defined at the CALL level.
Administratively, the baseline opportunity was posted and created on October 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of October 3, 2014, and it was archived on November 2, 2014. The two-year period described in the announcement aligns with that timeframe and signals that the RA was active for issuing CALLs during that window. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Jacob Ward, Contracting Officer, at (619) 553-4504, identified as the preferred method of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): C4ISR and Information Dominance Research (N66001 13 X 0001)
1) What is the C4ISR and Information Dominance Research opportunity (N66001 13 X 0001)?
It is an initial, umbrella-style research announcement issued by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific), under SPAWAR. It describes broad research areas of interest in C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and related information dominance topics, and it sets the process the government will use to seek proposals later.
2) Is this baseline announcement a solicitation I can submit a proposal to right now?
No. The notice explicitly states: NO PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED AGAINST THIS BASELINE RA. The baseline posting is a framework only; actual submission opportunities occur only when SSC Pacific issues a specific CALL.
3) What does "Closed Research Announcement (RA) with CALLS" mean?
It means the research announcement is "closed" in the sense that submissions are only accepted during specific submission windows that are announced in individual CALLs. You cannot submit a white paper or full proposal at any time under the baseline posting.
4) What is a "CALL" in this program?
A CALL is the actionable government request that identifies a specific technical need and opens a defined submission window. Each CALL is intended to contain the concrete details that are not included in the baseline RA.
5) What information will be included in each future CALL?
Each CALL is expected to include details such as the specific research effort to be performed, anticipated period of performance, and technical topic information unique to that particular need. In short, the CALL provides the project-specific requirements and instructions.
6) Can I submit a white paper or proposal "anytime" under the umbrella notice?
No. The baseline RA does not accept submissions on an open/rolling basis. Proposals are only accepted when a CALL is issued and only within the exact date/time window specified in that CALL.
7) Where will the government post the CALLs?
CALLs may be posted through SPAWAR E-Commerce Central and Grants.gov. The posting location depends on the type of award instrument the government intends to use for that particular CALL.
8) Why do I need to monitor both SPAWAR E-Commerce Central and Grants.gov?
Because the notice explains that if there are no assistance opportunities, the CALL will only be posted in SPAWAR E-Commerce Central, and if there are no procurement contract opportunities, the CALL will only be published in Grants.gov. Watching both systems helps ensure full visibility into upcoming CALLs.
9) What kinds of funding instruments might be used under this umbrella?
The baseline RA lists several possible instrument types, including cooperative agreements, grants, "other," and procurement contracts. The specific instrument used is expected to be identified at the CALL level.
10) Is this considered a research and development (R&D) opportunity?
Yes. The funding activity category is identified as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
11) What CFDA program is referenced for this opportunity?
The announcement references CFDA 12.335, titled Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
The baseline announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement identified for the opportunity. However, individual CALLs may include their own terms and conditions depending on the instrument selected.
13) Who is eligible to apply under this umbrella announcement?
Eligibility is broadly framed. The notice indicates that "all responsible sources" capable of meeting the government's needs for a particular CALL may be eligible. The eligible applicant type is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full text, and the detailed eligibility and evaluation specifics are expected to be defined at the CALL level.
14) What are SSC Pacific's research areas of interest described in the baseline notice?
The baseline notice describes broad areas of interest in C4ISR and related information dominance topics. The specific technical needs are intended to be defined later in individual CALLs.
15) How will amendments, updates, or cancellations be communicated?
The baseline RA states that updates, amendments, changes, or cancellation actions will be posted as amendments, and that updates will appear in the same posting systems used for the CALLs.
16) What was the active period for this umbrella announcement?
The baseline opportunity was posted and created on October 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of October 3, 2014. It was archived on November 2, 2014. The two-year period described in the announcement aligns with that timeframe.
17) Does the October 3, 2014 closing date mean proposals were due then?
Not to the baseline RA. The baseline notice states that no proposals shall be submitted against it. Actual proposal due dates and submission windows would have been specified in individual CALLs issued during the active period.
18) Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Jacob Ward, Contracting Officer, at (619) 553-4504, and the notice identifies this as the preferred method of contact.
19) What should an interested organization do if it wants to pursue this type of work?
Based on the baseline notice, the practical step is to monitor for subsequent CALL announcements and respond only to CALLs that match the organization's capabilities and interests, following the submission window and instructions stated in the CALL.
20) Will every CALL be a grant opportunity?
Not necessarily. The baseline RA anticipates multiple award pathways, including grants, cooperative agreements, "other," and procurement contracts. Whether a given CALL is assistance-based or procurement-based will affect both the instrument type and where the CALL is posted.
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