Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 SN 0028
Apply for 12 SN 0028
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Program Announcement 2012 Basic and Applied Research in Sea Based Aviation aircraft 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 Sep 6, 2012 and posted on Sep 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 17, 2013 See Announcement for white paper due dates. Full Proposals should be submitted under ONRBAA13 001 by the date specified above. Full Proposals received after that date will be considered only insofar as agency time and continued availability of funding permit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- SEE ONR BAA 13 001 for Eligibility explanation
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) released this Special Program Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number 12 SN 0028) to solicit research ideas that strengthen U.S. Navy sea-based aviation capabilities. The program is tied to the Sea Based Aviation National Naval Responsibility (SBA NNR) Aircraft Research Focus Area and is looking for efforts that push forward both fundamental understanding and practical technology in aircraft science and technology relevant to operating from ships. ONR is asking for white papers first, with full proposals invited later only for selected submitters, and it emphasizes that proposed work should clearly demonstrate how it moves beyond today s state of the art and produces measurable progress toward long-range science and technology goals.
The technical topics of interest center on improving how aircraft operate in the demanding environment of carrier or shipboard flight operations. Key areas include virtual dynamic interface (VDI), advanced handling qualities (HQ) and control, improved fixed-wing high-lift aerodynamics, enhanced fixed-wing V STOL operations, and autonomous deck operations. In practical terms, this means ONR wants research that can lead to safer and more effective pilot-vehicle interfaces and control laws, better low-speed and high-lift performance for approaches and recoveries, improved concepts and technologies for short takeoff and vertical or short landing style operations where applicable, and increased autonomy for deck handling and related shipboard operations.
The announcement is specifically limited to Basic Research or Applied Research projects, rather than advanced development or acquisition-focused efforts. ONR also encourages collaboration across industry, universities, and government laboratories, suggesting that multi-organization teams and cross-sector partnerships are welcome when they strengthen technical credibility and accelerate progress. Submissions are expected to include a clear technical baseline describing the current state of the art, along with a well-supported explanation of what new knowledge, models, methods, or demonstrable capability the proposed work will add.
A notable requirement is the emphasis on rigor and validation, especially for work involving modeling and simulation. If a project aims to develop high-fidelity, physics-based models, ONR expects validation of the analytical methods using experimental data, either newly collected or drawn from existing credible sources. This signals that purely theoretical modeling without validation is less competitive, and that the program values results that can be checked against real measurements and used confidently by the broader sea-based aviation community.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under science and technology and other research and development. ONR anticipates making around four awards with an estimated total funding level of about 1,200,000 dollars, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listed assistance listing number is CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). The posting date and creation date were September 6, 2012, with a closing date of January 17, 2013, while noting that white paper due dates are specified in the full announcement and that full proposals are to be submitted under ONR BAA 13 001 by the specified deadline. Late full proposals may be considered only if time and funding remain available, which is a common caveat but still a warning to submit on time.
Eligibility is not fully spelled out in the synopsis itself and instead refers offerors to ONR BAA 13 001 for the official eligibility rules and proposal instructions. The full announcement was hosted through Grants.gov, and applicants who had trouble accessing it were directed to contact the contracting officer listed (Lynnette Desorcie) for assistance, with Grants.gov support handling platform-related questions. Overall, the opportunity is a targeted ONR research call focused on advancing the science and applied research foundations needed for next-generation shipboard aviation performance, safety, and autonomy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Special Program Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number 12 SN 0028) released by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to solicit research ideas that strengthen U.S. Navy sea-based aviation capabilities, particularly aircraft science and technology relevant to operating from ships.
What Navy focus area does this opportunity support?
The program is tied to the Sea Based Aviation National Naval Responsibility (SBA NNR) Aircraft Research Focus Area.
What is ONR trying to achieve with this announcement?
ONR is seeking research that advances both fundamental understanding and practical technology for carrier or shipboard aviation. Proposed efforts are expected to move beyond the current state of the art and show measurable progress toward long-range science and technology goals.
What is the required submission process?
ONR is asking for white papers first. Full proposals are invited later only for submitters that are selected based on their white papers.
Are full proposals accepted from anyone, or only by invitation?
Based on the information provided, full proposals are to be invited later only for selected white paper submitters.
Where are full proposals submitted?
Full proposals are to be submitted under ONR BAA 13 001 by the specified deadline referenced in the full announcement.
What technical topics are of interest under this program?
The topics of interest focus on improving aircraft operations in carrier or shipboard environments and include: virtual dynamic interface (VDI); advanced handling qualities (HQ) and control; improved fixed-wing high-lift aerodynamics; enhanced fixed-wing V/STOL operations; and autonomous deck operations.
What kinds of outcomes is ONR looking for within those technical areas?
In practical terms, ONR is looking for research that can lead to safer and more effective pilot-vehicle interfaces and control laws, better low-speed and high-lift performance for approaches and recoveries, improved concepts and technologies for short takeoff and vertical or short landing-style operations where applicable, and increased autonomy for deck handling and related shipboard operations.
What types of research projects are allowed (basic, applied, development)?
The announcement is specifically limited to Basic Research or Applied Research projects. It is not aimed at advanced development or acquisition-focused efforts.
How important is it to explain what is new relative to the state of the art?
It is a central expectation. Submissions are expected to include a clear technical baseline describing the current state of the art and a well-supported explanation of what new knowledge, models, methods, or demonstrable capability the proposed work will add.
Does ONR encourage teaming or partnerships?
Yes. ONR encourages collaboration across industry, universities, and government laboratories. Multi-organization teams and cross-sector partnerships are welcome when they strengthen technical credibility and accelerate progress.
What are the expectations for modeling and simulation work?
There is a strong emphasis on rigor and validation. If a project develops high-fidelity, physics-based models, ONR expects validation of the analytical methods using experimental data, either newly collected or from existing credible sources.
Are purely theoretical modeling efforts competitive?
The announcement signals that purely theoretical modeling without validation is less competitive, since the program values results that can be checked against real measurements and used confidently by the broader sea-based aviation community.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under science and technology and other research and development.
How many awards does ONR expect to make?
ONR anticipates making around four awards.
What is the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level is about $1,200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the assistance listing number (CFDA) for this program?
The listed assistance listing number is CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
What are the key dates mentioned in the synopsis?
The posting date and creation date are September 6, 2012, and the closing date is January 17, 2013. The synopsis also notes that white paper due dates are specified in the full announcement.
Where do I find the white paper due date?
The synopsis indicates that white paper due dates are specified in the full announcement.
Can late submissions be accepted?
Late full proposals may be considered only if time and funding remain available. This is presented as a caveat, but it still implies that submitting by the deadline is important.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully spelled out in the synopsis. Offerors are directed to ONR BAA 13 001 for the official eligibility rules and proposal instructions.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was hosted through Grants.gov.
What should I do if I cannot access the full announcement on Grants.gov?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the contracting officer listed, Lynnette Desorcie, for assistance. Grants.gov support handles platform-related questions.
What is the overall purpose of the program in one sentence?
It is a targeted ONR research call focused on advancing the science and applied research foundations needed for next-generation shipboard aviation performance, safety, and autonomy.
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