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Naval Engineering Education Consortium FY26 BAA – Research Grants for Colleges and Universities

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren) is seeking research proposals from colleges and universities under the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), on behalf of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers - Participating Warfare Centers include Carderock, Corona, Crane, Dahlgren, Indian Head, Panama City, Philadelphia, Port Hueneme, Keyport, and the Joint Hypersonic Transition Office - Eligible Applicants: - Public, private, and state colleges and universities - Products/Services Requested: - Research projects in naval engineering and related technical areas, including: - Naval architecture and ship design - Robotics and autonomous systems - Novel sensor and calibration technology - Advanced manufacturing reliability - Measurement and calibration modeling - Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI/ML for cyber and autonomous systems - Metasurface optics - Energetic materials and AI/ML tools - Biomarker-based exposure detection - Advanced materials for sensing and threat mitigation - Hypersonics and cyber security - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on student involvement (undergraduate and graduate) to support workforce development - Close collaboration with NSWC technical experts - Focus on transitioning research deliverables to the Navy - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity - Approximately 30 awards anticipated, each ranging from $100,000 to $450,000, typically over a 3-year period - Place of Performance: - Research performed at the awarded academic institutions, with collaboration and oversight from NSWC Dahlgren and other participating Warfare Centers

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is open only to colleges and universities and solicits research proposals in support of the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) on behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers. The research topics cover various technical areas including Naval Architecture and Ship Design, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Novel Sensor and Calibration Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Reliability, Large Language Models, and Artificial Intelligence applications among others. The BAA encourages projects involving undergraduate and graduate students to support their professional development and growth across technical disciplines. The expected award range is between $100,000 and $450,000, with approximately 30 awards anticipated. The estimated award date is April 1, 2026.

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