Opportunity Information: Apply for ONRBAA09 001
Apply for ONRBAA09 001
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corp Science and 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 Jan 29, 2009 and posted on Jan 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology is a standing research solicitation from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) seeking proposals for long-range science and technology projects that could meaningfully improve Navy and Marine Corps capabilities and operations. Rather than focusing on a single narrowly defined topic, this BAA is meant to signal ONR's broad, ongoing interest in competitively funding strong research ideas across a wide span of science and engineering disciplines, as long as there is a clear line of sight to future naval relevance and operational impact.
A key feature of this opportunity is that ONR strongly encourages prospective applicants to communicate early with the ONR program officer whose portfolio best aligns with the proposed work. The announcement points researchers to ONR's science and technology department listings on the ONR website (onr.navy.mil) to identify the right point of contact, and it also references ONR Global (onrglobal.navy.mil) for international engagement. In practical terms, this pre-proposal coordination is important because ONR portfolios can be specific, and early conversations help determine fit, confirm whether the idea aligns with current priorities, and clarify whether the work is best treated as basic research, applied research, or advanced technology development.
The BAA can support a range of research maturity levels. It explicitly allows for basic research, applied research, and some advanced technology development (ATD). The announcement ties these categories to Department of Defense Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activities: basic research corresponds to Budget Activity 1, applied research corresponds to Budget Activity 2 (particularly when performed on a university campus), and ATD corresponds to Budget Activity 3. This distinction matters because it affects contracting approach, expectations for deliverables, and whether the project may be subject to additional controls related to sensitivity.
ONR also explains how it treats fundamental research and publication restrictions. Following the June 26, 2008 memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) and National Security Decision Directive 189, ONR states that it will not restrict the conduct or reporting of unclassified fundamental research, except where restrictions are required by statute, regulation, or Executive Order. This is an important assurance for university researchers in particular, since it supports open scientific communication for unclassified fundamental work. At the same time, the BAA notes that advanced technology development efforts are more likely to involve restrictions during performance and may require Department of Defense pre-publication review because ATD can involve subject-matter sensitivity.
In terms of award mechanics, the opportunity is listed as discretionary and is open to a variety of funding instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts, with the choice typically depending on the nature of the work and the performer (for example, universities often receive grants for fundamental research, while industry may more commonly receive contracts, and ATD is normally awarded under contracts). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 12.300, which is associated with basic and applied scientific research. The eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any entity type, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Administrative details included in the posting indicate the funding opportunity number ONRBAA09-001 and show that the solicitation was posted on January 29, 2009, with a closing date of September 30, 2009, and an archive date of October 30, 2009. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. For access issues related to the full announcement, the business point of contact listed is Brenda Pickett at 703-696-2607. Overall, the BAA is best read as an umbrella mechanism through which ONR continuously solicits and funds high-quality, competitively selected research that can strengthen the scientific and technological foundation for future Navy and Marine Corps needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology?
It is a standing research solicitation from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that seeks proposals for long-range science and technology projects intended to meaningfully improve Navy and Marine Corps capabilities and operations. It functions as an umbrella mechanism through which ONR continuously solicits and competitively funds high-quality research.
Is this BAA limited to one specific topic area?
No. Unlike a narrowly defined solicitation focused on a single topic, this BAA signals ONR's broad and ongoing interest in strong research ideas across a wide span of science and engineering disciplines, as long as the work shows clear future naval relevance and potential operational impact.
What kinds of research does ONR support under this BAA?
The BAA can support basic research, applied research, and some advanced technology development (ATD). The appropriate category depends on the nature and maturity of the proposed work and can affect award approach and expectations.
How does the BAA relate to DoD RDT&E budget activities?
The announcement links research types to DoD Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activities: basic research corresponds to Budget Activity 1; applied research corresponds to Budget Activity 2 (particularly when performed on a university campus); and advanced technology development corresponds to Budget Activity 3.
Why does it matter whether a project is basic research, applied research, or advanced technology development?
The distinction can influence the contracting approach, expectations for deliverables, and whether additional controls may apply due to sensitivity. The BAA also notes that ATD efforts are more likely to involve restrictions during performance and may require pre-publication review.
Does ONR encourage applicants to talk with a program officer before submitting?
Yes. ONR strongly encourages prospective applicants to communicate early with the ONR program officer whose portfolio best aligns with the proposed work. Early communication helps determine fit, confirm alignment with current priorities, and clarify the appropriate research category.
How do applicants identify the right ONR program officer to contact?
The announcement points researchers to ONR's science and technology department listings on the ONR website (onr.navy.mil) to identify the appropriate point of contact.
What is ONR Global and when is it relevant?
The BAA references ONR Global (onrglobal.navy.mil) for international engagement. This is relevant for applicants or collaborations that involve international aspects.
Will ONR restrict publication or reporting for unclassified fundamental research?
ONR states that it will not restrict the conduct or reporting of unclassified fundamental research, except where restrictions are required by statute, regulation, or Executive Order. The BAA ties this position to the June 26, 2008 memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) and National Security Decision Directive 189.
Are advanced technology development (ATD) projects more likely to have restrictions?
Yes. The BAA notes that ATD efforts are more likely to involve restrictions during performance and may require Department of Defense pre-publication review due to potential subject-matter sensitivity.
What types of awards or funding instruments can ONR use under this opportunity?
The opportunity is discretionary and may use multiple funding instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts. The instrument typically depends on the nature of the work and the type of performer.
Do universities and companies typically receive the same type of award instrument?
Not necessarily. The announcement notes that universities often receive grants for fundamental research, while industry may more commonly receive contracts. Advanced technology development is normally awarded under contracts.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity and what does it correspond to?
The CFDA number listed is 12.300, which is associated with basic and applied scientific research.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any entity type, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number for this BAA?
The funding opportunity number listed is ONRBAA09-001.
When was the solicitation posted and what were the close and archive dates?
The posting indicates the solicitation was posted on January 29, 2009. It lists a closing date of September 30, 2009, and an archive date of October 30, 2009.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the business point of contact listed is Brenda Pickett at 703-696-2607.
What is the overall purpose of this BAA in practical terms?
It is intended to support competitively selected, high-quality research that strengthens the scientific and technological foundation for future Navy and Marine Corps needs, with a clear line of sight to naval relevance and operational impact.
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