Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS BAA 13 002
Apply for NPS BAA 13 002
- The Naval Supply Systems Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (PASCC) 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 Mar 29, 2013 and posted on Mar 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- 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.
- All responsible institutions from academia and industry may submit white papers and 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. Navy laboratories and warfare centers as well as other DoD and civilian agency laboratories are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. Federally Funded Research Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are likewise not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. These types of organizations should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. Instead, if any such institution is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the institution should contact the NPS Technical POC identified in Section I.8 above to discuss its area of interest, and is encouraged to do so. Such inquiries will be evaluated on a similar basis of merit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (PASCC) at the Naval Postgraduate School was a competitive government research funding opportunity released as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Funding Opportunity Number NPS BAA 13-002. Administered by the Naval Supply Systems Command, the program was designed to draw in high-caliber researchers and scholars to produce security studies research that strengthens national defense knowledge and supports better policy and international engagement for countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and weapons of mass effect (WME). The central emphasis was on generating new, policy-relevant research and analytical insight that could help the security community understand, prevent, and respond to WMD/WME challenges.
The research scope was intentionally broad and interdisciplinary. PASCC sought innovative proposals addressing WMD/WME counterproliferation, nonproliferation, and strategic issues, with work expected to be performed primarily during the January 2014 through September 2015 period. The announcement defined "security studies research" in expansive terms, covering essentially any discipline, field, or domain that both contributes to national defense knowledge and has the potential to improve policy and international relations in ways that strengthen efforts to combat WMD. Examples of relevant disciplines included political science, sociology, history, biology, chemistry, economics, homeland defense, and public policy, while still leaving room for other research approaches that could credibly inform WMD/WME prevention, preparedness, deterrence, response, and broader strategic decision-making.
From a funding mechanics standpoint, the opportunity fell under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category and was associated with CFDA number 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). The BAA anticipated making about 25 awards and allowed multiple award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or other arrangements as appropriate to the proposed work. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which typically lowers barriers for applicants who may not have discretionary funds to contribute alongside federal support.
Eligibility was broadly open in principle, described as "unrestricted," meaning proposals could come from a wide range of entity types, subject to the specific exclusions listed in the announcement. The BAA allowed submissions from responsible institutions in academia and industry and explicitly encouraged Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) to apply and to collaborate with others, while also clarifying that no portion of the funding was set aside specifically for those institutions. At the same time, the opportunity excluded certain government-affiliated research entities from receiving awards directly. Navy laboratories and warfare centers, other DoD and civilian agency laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories, were not eligible to receive awards under the BAA and were instructed not to submit white papers or full proposals directly. However, those excluded organizations were encouraged to coordinate by contacting the Naval Postgraduate School technical point of contact to discuss potential areas of interest; those inquiries could be considered on a merit basis, implying they might participate through alternative arrangements rather than as direct award recipients.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on March 29, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 31, 2014, and an archive date of April 30, 2014. The announcement referenced an additional information link directing applicants to the full set of NPS BAAs. For access or submission issues, the listed business point of contact was Christina Beal, Contract Specialist, at 619-556-7329. Overall, PASCC was positioned as an interdisciplinary research funding vehicle meant to expand the knowledge base and practical policy toolkit for countering WMD/WME threats by supporting innovative, academically grounded, and strategically relevant research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PASCC (Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction)?
PASCC is a competitive government research funding opportunity associated with the Naval Postgraduate School. It was designed to attract high-caliber researchers and scholars to produce security studies research that strengthens national defense knowledge and supports better policy and international engagement for countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and weapons of mass effect (WME).
What was the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NPS BAA 13-002.
What type of announcement was used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was released as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA).
Who administered the program?
The program was administered by the Naval Supply Systems Command.
What was the overall purpose of the PASCC BAA?
The purpose was to generate new, policy-relevant research and analytical insight to help the security community understand, prevent, and respond to WMD/WME challenges, strengthening national defense knowledge and improving policy and international engagement related to countering WMD/WME.
What research topics and areas did PASCC seek to fund?
The scope was intentionally broad and interdisciplinary. PASCC sought innovative proposals addressing WMD/WME counterproliferation, nonproliferation, and strategic issues, with an emphasis on security studies research that could inform prevention, preparedness, deterrence, response, and broader strategic decision-making for WMD/WME challenges.
How did the announcement define "security studies research"?
The announcement described security studies research in expansive terms, covering essentially any discipline, field, or domain that contributes to national defense knowledge and has the potential to improve policy and international relations in ways that strengthen efforts to combat WMD/WME.
Which disciplines were cited as examples of relevant fields?
Examples included political science, sociology, history, biology, chemistry, economics, homeland defense, and public policy, while also allowing for other credible research approaches relevant to countering WMD/WME.
What time period was work expected to be performed?
Work was expected to be performed primarily during the January 2014 through September 2015 period.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
How many awards were anticipated?
The BAA anticipated making about 25 awards.
What types of award instruments could be used?
The announcement allowed for multiple award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or other arrangements as appropriate to the proposed work.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted," meaning proposals could come from a wide range of entity types, subject to the specific exclusions listed in the announcement. The BAA allowed submissions from responsible institutions in academia and industry.
Did the announcement encourage participation by HBCUs and Minority Institutions?
Yes. The BAA explicitly encouraged Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) to apply and to collaborate with others.
Was any funding set aside specifically for HBCUs or Minority Institutions?
No. The announcement clarified that no portion of the funding was set aside specifically for HBCUs or MIs.
Which organizations were excluded from receiving awards directly under this BAA?
The announcement excluded certain government-affiliated research entities from receiving awards directly. Navy laboratories and warfare centers, other DoD and civilian agency laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy national laboratories, were not eligible to receive awards under the BAA.
Could excluded organizations submit white papers or full proposals directly?
No. The excluded organizations were instructed not to submit white papers or full proposals directly.
What could excluded organizations do if they wanted to participate or coordinate?
They were encouraged to coordinate by contacting the Naval Postgraduate School technical point of contact to discuss potential areas of interest. Those inquiries could be considered on a merit basis, implying possible participation through alternative arrangements rather than as direct award recipients.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2013.
What was the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date was March 31, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 30, 2014.
Where did the announcement point applicants for additional information?
The announcement referenced an additional information link directing applicants to the full set of NPS BAAs.
Who was the business point of contact for access or submission issues?
The listed business point of contact was Christina Beal, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants contact the business point of contact?
For access or submission issues, applicants could contact Christina Beal at 619-556-7329.
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