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- The NSWC CRANE in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Time Varying Nuclear Decay" 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 1, 2015 and posted on Sep 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) grant opportunity titled "Time Varying Nuclear Decay" (Funding Opportunity Number: CRNBAA16 001). The goal of the effort is to solicit research proposals that investigate whether nuclear decay rates or related decay parameters can be modulated over time by identifiable physical mechanisms. In practical terms, the agency is interested in exploring and testing the idea that nuclear decay might show measurable time dependence under certain conditions, because any genuine modulation effect could matter for how radiation-induced effects are interpreted and managed in sensitive defense electronics.
A key motivation highlighted in the announcement is microelectronics performance in radiation environments. Radiation can introduce fluctuations and interference that appear as noise or drift in electronic systems, and the Navy is pointing to time-dependent behavior in decay parameters as a potential contributor or confounding factor. Since the underlying mechanisms for any observed time variation in nuclear decay are described as not well understood, the opportunity is framed as exploratory science and technology research aimed at improving the ability to characterize, model, and ultimately account for noise sources tied to radiation exposure. This implies the government is looking for proposals that can move beyond anecdotal observations and toward rigorous experimental designs, analysis methods, or theoretical frameworks that could validate, refute, or explain decay modulation claims in a way that is relevant to operational environments.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, aligned with CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). The solicitation anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $80,000 and an award ceiling of $80,000 (with no stated minimum award floor beyond $0). The announcement states that final resources available under the BAA depend on the quality of proposals received and the availability of funds, which typically means the agency may choose to fund the strongest submission(s) up to the ceiling, or potentially make no award if proposals do not meet technical or programmatic needs.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply (for example, universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, research institutions, or individuals), subject to any additional clarifications that would appear in the full BAA text under eligibility details. The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2015, with the proposal submission deadline set for 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Submissions were required to be made through Grants.gov, and the opportunity was archived on October 2, 2015, indicating it is no longer open for new applications.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access support for the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Steven Junkins, Contract Specialist at NSWC Crane, reachable by phone at 812-854-8833 or by email at steven.junkins1@navy.mil.
FAQs: NSWC Crane BAA - Time Varying Nuclear Decay (CRNBAA16 001)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is titled "Time Varying Nuclear Decay."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is CRNBAA16 001.
Who released this announcement?
The announcement was released by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division.
What is the main goal of the research being solicited?
The goal is to solicit research proposals that investigate whether nuclear decay rates or related decay parameters can be modulated over time by identifiable physical mechanisms.
What does "time varying nuclear decay" mean in the context of this BAA?
In practical terms, it refers to the idea that nuclear decay might show measurable time dependence under certain conditions, rather than behaving as strictly constant. The BAA seeks research to explore and test whether such time dependence is real, reproducible, and explainable.
Why is the Navy interested in potential time dependence in nuclear decay?
A stated motivation is microelectronics performance in radiation environments. The Navy notes that radiation can introduce fluctuations and interference that show up as noise or drift in electronics, and time-dependent behavior in decay parameters is highlighted as a potential contributor or confounding factor in interpreting radiation-induced effects.
How does this relate to defense electronics?
The announcement suggests that if any genuine modulation effect exists, it could matter for how radiation-induced effects are interpreted and managed in sensitive defense electronics, especially where noise sources tied to radiation exposure must be characterized and accounted for.
Is the underlying mechanism for time-varying decay considered well understood?
No. The announcement describes the underlying mechanisms for any observed time variation in decay parameters as not well understood, and frames the work as exploratory science and technology research.
What kinds of approaches does the BAA imply it wants to see in proposals?
Based on the description, the BAA implies interest in moving beyond anecdotal observations toward rigorous experimental designs, analysis methods, and/or theoretical frameworks that can validate, refute, or explain decay modulation claims in a way that is relevant to operational environments.
What is the grant category or assistance type described?
This is described as a discretionary grant in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
Which CFDA program is this aligned with?
The opportunity is aligned with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
How many awards did the solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $80,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $80,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated beyond $0.
Is an award guaranteed under this BAA?
No. The announcement indicates that final resources depend on the quality of proposals received and the availability of funds, which means the agency could fund up to the ceiling, fund only the strongest submission(s), or potentially make no award if proposals do not meet technical or programmatic needs.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply (for example, universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, research institutions, or individuals), subject to any additional clarifications that would be contained in the full BAA text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2015.
What was the proposal deadline?
The proposal submission deadline was 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, October 1, 2015.
How were submissions required to be made?
Submissions were required to be made through Grants.gov.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 2, 2015, indicating it is no longer open for new applications.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access support?
The listed point of contact was Steven Junkins, Contract Specialist at NSWC Crane.
How could applicants reach the point of contact?
Steven Junkins could be reached by phone at 812-854-8833 or by email at steven.junkins1@navy.mil.
What does it mean that the announcement was released as a BAA?
The opportunity is described as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which in this context is used to solicit research proposals on an exploratory science and technology topic (here, potential time modulation of nuclear decay parameters) rather than a standard procurement for a predefined product.
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