Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 SN 0021
Apply for 12 SN 0021
- 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 for Navy Machinery Controls Automation" 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 4, 2012 and posted on Sep 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2012 Refer to the Special Notice for due dates. (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).
- See the BAA for Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced a discretionary grant opportunity under the title "Special Program Announcement for Navy Machinery Controls Automation" (Funding Opportunity Number 12 SN 0021). The focus is on research and development that can enable greater autonomy in next-generation naval ship machinery systems, building the scientific and technical foundations needed for more automated, intelligent, and resilient machinery controls. In practical terms, ONR is looking for proposals that help advance how shipboard machinery systems can sense, decide, and act with less human intervention while still meeting Navy requirements for safety, reliability, and mission performance.
The technical emphasis centers on understanding and developing increasingly complex, integrated, and interdependent machinery systems. The announcement frames this as a forward-looking effort tied to the Navy After Next vision, meaning it is meant to support capabilities beyond near-term incremental upgrades and instead aim for a meaningful leap in how naval machinery plants are designed and operated. The program scope explicitly includes not only technical performance and autonomy, but also the design and operational concepts that make these systems workable in real fleet conditions, as well as affordability, recognizing that advanced automation has to be supportable across the system lifecycle.
Administratively, this opportunity is tied to ONR BAA 13-001, the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology. Proposers were instructed to submit full proposals through Grants.gov under BAA 13-001, with the submission package consisting of two main parts: one technical volume and one cost volume. ONR indicated it anticipated issuing only grants for this effort (not contracts or other award instruments). While the deadline for full proposals was October 3, 2012, the notice also stated that proposals received after that date could still be considered if time and funding availability allowed, which signals some flexibility but does not guarantee review or award for late submissions.
From a compliance and eligibility standpoint, the synopsis points applicants back to the BAA for the definitive eligibility and submission requirements, and lists the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others" with clarification provided in the BAA. The opportunity falls under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research) and does not require cost sharing or matching funds. Key dates include a posted and creation date of September 4, 2012, an original and current closing date of October 3, 2012, and an archive date of November 2, 2012. The full announcement was made available via the Grants.gov listing, with instructions to open the full details by selecting the "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" section on the synopsis page.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Ryan Farrell, Contract Specialist, phone 703-696-2025, along with a note directing Grants.gov-related questions through the appropriate Grants.gov support channels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Special Program Announcement for Navy Machinery Controls Automation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 12 SN 0021.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
What is the main goal of this program?
The program focuses on research and development that can enable greater autonomy in next-generation naval ship machinery systems. The intent is to build the scientific and technical foundations for more automated, intelligent, and resilient machinery controls.
What kinds of outcomes is ONR looking for in proposed work?
ONR is looking for proposals that advance how shipboard machinery systems can sense, decide, and act with less human intervention, while still meeting Navy requirements related to safety, reliability, and mission performance.
What technical areas are emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes understanding and developing increasingly complex, integrated, and interdependent machinery systems, with a focus on autonomy and machinery controls automation.
Is this meant for near-term upgrades or longer-range innovation?
This is framed as a forward-looking effort aligned with the Navy After Next vision, aimed at capabilities beyond near-term incremental upgrades and toward a more meaningful leap in how naval machinery plants are designed and operated.
Does the scope include only technology development?
No. The program scope explicitly includes technical performance and autonomy as well as design and operational concepts needed to make these systems workable in real fleet conditions. It also recognizes affordability and lifecycle supportability as part of making advanced automation viable.
How does this opportunity relate to ONR BAA 13-001?
This opportunity is tied to ONR BAA 13-001, the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology. Proposers were instructed to submit full proposals through Grants.gov under BAA 13-001.
Where were proposals supposed to be submitted?
Full proposals were to be submitted through Grants.gov under BAA 13-001.
What were the required components of the submission package?
The submission package consisted of two main parts: one technical volume and one cost volume.
What type of award instrument was ONR expecting to use?
ONR indicated it anticipated issuing only grants for this effort (not contracts or other award instruments).
What was the deadline for full proposal submission?
The deadline for full proposals was October 3, 2012.
Were late proposals allowed?
The notice stated that proposals received after October 3, 2012 could still be considered if time and funding availability allowed. This indicates some flexibility, but it does not guarantee that late proposals would be reviewed or awarded.
Where are the definitive eligibility and submission requirements described?
The synopsis directed applicants back to the BAA for the definitive eligibility and submission requirements.
Who was eligible to apply based on the synopsis?
The eligible applicant category was listed broadly as "Others," with clarification provided in the BAA.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The synopsis states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) listed was September 4, 2012.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date were both October 3, 2012, and the archive date was November 2, 2012.
How could applicants access the full announcement details on Grants.gov?
The full announcement was available through the Grants.gov listing. The instructions indicated that users should open the full details by selecting the "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" section on the synopsis page.
Who was the point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact: Ryan Farrell, Contract Specialist, phone 703-696-2025.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical or platform questions?
The notice directed Grants.gov-related questions through the appropriate Grants.gov support channels.
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