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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 "Electronics Technology" 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 Mar 25, 2013 and posted on Mar 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2013 See BAA for white paper due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 an appropriate ONR POC to discuss its area of interest. The various scientific divisions of ONR are identified at http://www.onr.navy.mil/. 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. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contracts. Teams are also encouraged and may 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. Some topics cover export controlled technologies. Research in these areas is limited to U.S. persons as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 1201.1 et seq. The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public Law 109 282), as amended by Section 6202 of Public Law 110 252, requires that all agencies establish requirements for recipients reporting information on subawards and executive total compensation as codified in 2 CFR 170.110. Any company, non profit agency or university that applies for financial assistance (either grants, cooperative agreements or other transaction agreements) as either a prime or sub recipient under this BAA must provide information in their proposal that describes the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the reporting requirements identified in 2 CFR 170.220 and Appendix A. Entities are exempt from this requirement UNLESS in the preceding fiscal year, it received a) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenue in Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), and cooperative agreements b) 25 million or more in annual gross revenue from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), and cooperative agreements and c) the public does not have access to information about the compensation of the senior executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Office of Naval Research (ONR) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), titled "Electronics Technology" (Funding Opportunity Number ONRBAA13-010), seeks research and development proposals aimed at enabling wideband Simultaneous Transmit and Receive (STAR) operation for next-generation military electronic and antenna systems. The core problem ONR is trying to solve is that modern radar, communications, and electronic warfare/information operations systems increasingly need to transmit and receive at the same time, often over wide bandwidths and in crowded electromagnetic environments, without suffering major performance losses. As platforms push for higher power, smaller size, and reduced signatures, interference and self-jamming issues get worse, especially when multiple functions must share a single antenna aperture or operate across multiple nearby apertures. ONR is looking for science and technology advancements that materially improve the ability to run these systems concurrently in STAR configurations, particularly across broad spectral ranges.
The technical motivation behind the opportunity is that steady progress in RF and mixed-signal electronics has enabled higher operating frequencies and broader bandwidths, which in turn support higher-resolution sensing/imaging, higher-data-rate terrestrial and satellite links, and more capable EW/IO effects. However, those same advances have outpaced the field's ability to isolate transmit and receive paths when both must operate simultaneously, at high power, and across wide bandwidths. ONR highlights that many device and component technology families could contribute to solutions, ranging from silicon and gallium nitride (GaN) to niobium-based technologies and photonics, reflecting an openness to multiple hardware approaches as long as they advance STAR-enabling electronics in a way that can be demonstrated.
The funding is listed as an estimated total of $3.5 million with an expectation of about three awards. The BAA allows multiple award and contracting pathways, including grants, cooperative agreements, other transaction/procurement contract instruments, indicating ONR may choose the instrument type that best matches the maturity of the work and the desired government involvement. The activity falls under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
In terms of who can apply, ONR indicates that responsible sources from academia and industry are eligible to submit proposals. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to participate either as primes or through teaming, but no portion of the program is reserved exclusively for them. Certain federal entities cannot apply directly as primes: Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including DOE national laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards directly, and Navy labs/warfare centers and other DoD or civilian government labs should not submit white papers or proposals as direct applicants. That said, ONR explicitly allows these organizations to participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible prime, as long as such teaming is allowed under their governing agreements. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) may apply unless restricted by their DoD UARC contracts.
The BAA also signals programmatic expectations around collaboration and integration. Teams are encouraged, and offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data, and other information in an integrated program structure with other ONR-selected contractors and system integrators. This suggests ONR is anticipating a portfolio of complementary efforts that need to interoperate or at least align toward common demonstration goals, rather than isolated, stand-alone research projects.
There are compliance considerations applicants need to plan for. Some topics may involve export-controlled technologies, and in those areas participation may be limited to U.S. persons as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120 et seq.). The notice also references reporting requirements under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) and 2 CFR 170, including the need for certain entities to have systems and processes in place to report subawards and, in some cases, executive compensation, unless they meet exemption conditions described in the announcement.
Key dates in the synopsis indicate the opportunity was posted March 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 11, 2013, and an archive date of August 10, 2013. The announcement notes that white paper due dates and other submission milestones are specified in the full BAA text on Grants.gov, implying a staged submission process (commonly white paper followed by invitation or guidance for a full proposal). For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contracting contact is Casey Ross, Contract Specialist, at 703-696-7826, with a note directing Grants.gov-related questions accordingly.
Overall, the opportunity is centered on advancing and demonstrating practical STAR-enabling electronics that can handle wideband, high-power, concurrent transmit and receive operations in congested spectral environments, directly supporting the Navy's future needs in radar, communications, sensing, and EW/IO where multiple functions must coexist without unacceptable self-interference.
FAQs: ONR BAA "Electronics Technology" (ONRBAA13-010)
What is the purpose of this ONR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)?
This Office of Naval Research (ONR) BAA titled "Electronics Technology" (Funding Opportunity Number ONRBAA13-010) seeks research and development proposals that enable wideband Simultaneous Transmit and Receive (STAR) operation for next-generation military electronic and antenna systems.
What problem is ONR trying to solve with this opportunity?
ONR is focused on the growing need for radar, communications, and electronic warfare/information operations (EW/IO) systems to transmit and receive at the same time, often across wide bandwidths and in crowded electromagnetic environments, without major performance losses due to interference and self-jamming.
What does "wideband STAR" mean in the context of this BAA?
In this context, "wideband STAR" refers to the ability of a system to simultaneously transmit and receive across broad spectral ranges. The goal is to support concurrent operation without unacceptable degradation, particularly when transmit power is high and isolation between transmit and receive paths is difficult.
Why is simultaneous transmit and receive becoming more difficult for modern systems?
The announcement notes that RF and mixed-signal electronics have advanced to higher operating frequencies and broader bandwidths, supporting higher-resolution sensing/imaging, higher-data-rate links, and more capable EW/IO effects. However, these advances have outpaced the field's ability to sufficiently isolate transmit and receive paths when operating simultaneously at high power and wide bandwidth, especially in congested spectral environments.
What kinds of military systems are intended to benefit from this work?
The BAA highlights applicability to radar, communications, sensing/imaging, and EW/IO systems. It also emphasizes scenarios where multiple functions must share a single antenna aperture or operate across multiple nearby apertures, which can increase interference and self-jamming risk.
Is ONR looking for a specific technology approach or hardware platform?
No. ONR indicates openness to multiple device and component technology families, explicitly referencing silicon, gallium nitride (GaN), niobium-based technologies, and photonics. The key expectation is that proposed work advances STAR-enabling electronics and can be demonstrated.
What is the estimated funding amount and expected number of awards?
The estimated total funding is $3.5 million, with an expectation of about three awards.
What types of award instruments might ONR use?
The BAA allows multiple award and contracting pathways, including grants, cooperative agreements, and other transaction/procurement contract instruments. ONR may choose the instrument type based on the maturity of the work and the level of government involvement desired.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The activity is listed under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided synopsis information.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime applicant?
ONR indicates that responsible sources from academia and industry are eligible to submit proposals.
Are HBCUs and Minority Institutions (MIs) eligible, and are they encouraged?
Yes. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to participate either as prime applicants or through teaming arrangements. However, no portion of the program is reserved exclusively for them.
Can Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) apply directly?
No. FFRDCs, including DOE national laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards directly as prime awardees under this BAA.
Can Navy labs, warfare centers, or other government labs submit proposals directly?
The synopsis states that Navy labs/warfare centers and other DoD or civilian government labs should not submit white papers or proposals as direct applicants.
Can FFRDCs or government labs participate in any way?
Yes. ONR explicitly allows these organizations to participate through teaming arrangements with an eligible prime applicant, as long as the teaming is permitted under their governing agreements.
Can University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) apply?
UARCs may apply unless restricted by their DoD UARC contracts.
Does ONR expect collaboration among awardees?
Yes. Teams are encouraged, and offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data, and other information in an integrated program structure with other ONR-selected contractors and system integrators.
Does the BAA imply a portfolio approach rather than stand-alone projects?
Yes. The requirement to cooperate and exchange information within an integrated program structure suggests ONR anticipates multiple complementary efforts that align toward common demonstration goals, rather than isolated projects.
Are there export-control restrictions mentioned?
Yes. The synopsis notes that some topics may involve export-controlled technologies, and in those cases participation may be limited to U.S. persons as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120 et seq.).
Are there reporting or transparency requirements applicants should plan for?
Yes. The notice references reporting requirements under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) and 2 CFR 170, including requirements for certain entities to report subawards and, in some cases, executive compensation, unless they meet exemption conditions described in the announcement.
What are the key dates listed in the synopsis?
The opportunity was posted March 25, 2013. The original and current closing date is July 11, 2013. The archive date is August 10, 2013.
Are white papers required, and where are the due dates specified?
The synopsis indicates that white paper due dates and other submission milestones are specified in the full BAA text on Grants.gov, implying a staged process (commonly a white paper followed by guidance or an invitation for a full proposal).
Where should applicants look for the full announcement and detailed instructions?
The synopsis points applicants to the full BAA text on Grants.gov for white paper due dates, submission milestones, and additional details.
Who is the contracting contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contracting contact is Casey Ross, Contract Specialist, reachable at 703-696-7826. The synopsis also notes that Grants.gov-related questions should be directed accordingly.
What outcomes is ONR emphasizing for proposed work?
Based on the synopsis, ONR is emphasizing science and technology advancements that materially improve the ability to operate systems concurrently in STAR configurations across broad spectral ranges, with an emphasis on practical, demonstrable STAR-enabling electronics suitable for high-power, wideband operation in congested environments.
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