Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSBAA08 003
Apply for NPSBAA08 003
- The Naval Supply Systems Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Long Range BAA for Research and Education 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 Apr 1, 2009 and posted on Mar 31, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Long Range BAA for Research and Education Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School" (Funding Opportunity Number NPSBAA08 003) is a broad agency announcement issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command on behalf of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). It invites proposals that strengthen or advance NPS's core mission of graduate education and research. Rather than focusing on a single narrowly defined topic, the announcement signals NPS's continuing interest in competitively funding strong, relevant ideas across a wide range of disciplines that support Navy and defense-related graduate research and education.
The scope is intentionally wide and includes science and engineering, business and policy, operational sciences, information sciences, and interdisciplinary efforts. The opportunity is aimed at research and education initiatives that can improve capabilities, knowledge, or methods aligned with NPS academic programs and research priorities. A key point is that this BAA supports the kind of work typically categorized as scientific study and experimentation, meaning projects intended to advance the state of the art or increase understanding, not projects centered on buying or fielding a specific piece of equipment as a procurement action.
The announcement draws clear boundaries around what it will fund. First, it is limited to basic research, applied research, and a portion of advanced technology development, but only where that development is not tied to a specific system or hardware procurement. In practical terms, that generally means exploratory or pre-system work such as foundational experiments, prototypes for learning purposes, modeling and simulation, algorithm development, early validation studies, or other research activities where the goal is knowledge generation rather than acquiring a deliverable operational system. Second, it includes education-focused development activities that are consistent with NPS curricula and mission, which can include initiatives that enhance graduate education, research-informed instruction, curriculum-related innovation, or programs that directly support NPS educational objectives.
From an award and funding mechanics standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary and allows for multiple funding instrument types: grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other awards as appropriate. This mix suggests NPS may choose the instrument based on the nature of the work and the level of anticipated government involvement, with cooperative agreements typically reflecting more substantial agency participation during the project. The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" and the CFDA number is 12.300, which corresponds to Basic and Applied Scientific Research. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, so applicants generally are not required to contribute matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although proposals may still include cost share if the applicant chooses to offer it.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional clarifications that may appear in the full announcement text. In common practice for BAAs, this can include universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, federally funded research and development centers, and other qualified organizations, as long as they can comply with the solicitation requirements and applicable federal award rules.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on March 31, 2008, with an original closing date of March 31, 2009, and a current closing date shown as April 30, 2009. The archive date is May 1, 2009, indicating the announcement is no longer active after that point. The listing also includes an "Additional Information" link pointing to all NPS BAAs, which implies that NPS may maintain a portfolio of related BAAs or updated announcements over time.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Janet Dang, Contract and Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 562-626-7683, with a note referencing Grants.gov questions. Overall, this BAA functions as a standing invitation for high-quality, mission-relevant research and education proposals that fit within NPS's graduate education and research objectives, emphasizing knowledge-building efforts over system-specific procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Long Range BAA for Research and Education Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSBAA08 003.
Who is issuing this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)?
The BAA is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command on behalf of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).
What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The purpose is to invite proposals that strengthen or advance NPS's core mission of graduate education and research by competitively funding strong, relevant ideas across a wide range of disciplines aligned with Navy and defense-related graduate research and education.
Is this BAA limited to a single specific topic area?
No. The scope is intentionally broad and is meant to signal NPS's ongoing interest in a wide range of mission-relevant research and education initiatives rather than one narrowly defined topic.
What disciplines or areas of work are included in the scope?
The scope includes science and engineering, business and policy, operational sciences, information sciences, and interdisciplinary efforts that support NPS academic programs and research priorities.
What kind of projects is this BAA designed to support?
It supports research and education initiatives intended to improve capabilities, knowledge, or methods aligned with NPS curricula and mission, with an emphasis on scientific study and experimentation that advances understanding or the state of the art.
Does the BAA fund procurement or fielding of specific equipment or operational systems?
No. A key boundary in the description is that the BAA supports scientific study and experimentation and is not intended for projects centered on buying or fielding a specific piece of equipment as a procurement action.
What types of research are within scope (e.g., basic, applied, development)?
The announcement is limited to basic research, applied research, and a portion of advanced technology development, but only when that development is not tied to a specific system or hardware procurement.
What does "advanced technology development" mean in this context?
In this BAA, advanced technology development is described as allowable only when it is exploratory or pre-system in nature and not connected to acquiring a specific operational system or hardware procurement.
What are examples of in-scope activities mentioned in the description?
Examples described as generally consistent with the intent include foundational experiments, prototypes for learning purposes, modeling and simulation, algorithm development, early validation studies, and other research activities where the primary aim is knowledge generation.
Are education-focused initiatives eligible under this BAA?
Yes. The BAA includes education-focused development activities consistent with NPS curricula and mission, including initiatives that enhance graduate education, research-informed instruction, curriculum-related innovation, or programs that directly support NPS educational objectives.
What award or funding instrument types may be used?
The opportunity allows multiple instrument types, including grants, cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other awards as appropriate.
How does NPS decide whether to use a grant versus a cooperative agreement or another instrument?
The description indicates the instrument may be selected based on the nature of the work and the anticipated level of government involvement, with cooperative agreements typically reflecting more substantial agency participation during the project.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. It is listed as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity and what does it correspond to?
The CFDA number is 12.300, which corresponds to Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Applicants generally are not required to contribute matching funds as a condition of eligibility, though a proposal may still include cost share if an applicant chooses to offer it.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional clarifications that may appear in the full announcement text.
What kinds of organizations are typically included under "unrestricted" eligibility for BAAs?
The description notes that, in common practice for BAAs, unrestricted eligibility can include universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, federally funded research and development centers, and other qualified organizations that can comply with solicitation requirements and applicable federal award rules.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2008.
What are the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The listing shows an original closing date of March 31, 2009, and a current closing date of April 30, 2009.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is May 1, 2009, which indicates the announcement is no longer active after that point.
Where can applicants find additional related opportunities?
The listing references an "Additional Information" link pointing to all NPS BAAs, suggesting NPS may maintain a portfolio of related BAAs or updated announcements over time.
Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Janet Dang, Contract and Grant Specialist.
What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided is 562-626-7683.
What kind of questions is the contact associated with?
The listing notes the contact in connection with assistance accessing the full announcement and references Grants.gov questions.
What is the overall intent of this BAA in plain terms?
It functions as a standing invitation (during its active period) for high-quality, mission-relevant research and education proposals that support NPS graduate education and research objectives, with a clear emphasis on knowledge-building efforts rather than system-specific procurement.
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