FY26 NAWCAD Propulsion and Power Technology Development Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Navy is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research, development, and demonstration projects that advance state‑of‑the‑art propulsion, power, energy, fuel, and lubricant technologies for naval aviation and surface platforms. Offerors must describe the current technology readiness level (TRL), the anticipated TRL at completion, and quantify component‑, engine‑, and weapon‑system‑level benefits such as mission capability impact, fuel savings, lifecycle cost reductions, and transition potential to existing or future Navy systems. Proposals must identify technical knowledge gaps, outline a high‑fidelity laboratory or simulated‑environment validation path to at least TRL 6, and provide a detailed technical approach—including models, prototypes, and analysis of risk, affordability, and operating‑capability dates. Programs are to be 1‑5 years in duration, organized into distinct tasks (feasibility, preliminary and detailed design, fabrication, and test/demonstration), and may contain multiple technology options from which the government can award incrementally funded contracts. Only U.S. entities meeting FAR Part 9 responsibility standards may submit; foreign governments and entities are excluded. Evaluation will not rank proposals against one another but will assess each on equal‑weight criteria: (A) scientific and technical merit of the research, including validity of the technical basis and alignment with the targeted technical topics, and (B) potential contribution to Navy propulsion, power, and energy objectives, covering relevance, operational utility, rapid transition readiness, suitability for Navy integration, and projected affordability. The technical proposal must include a clear statement of work, deliverables, facility descriptions, and personnel résumés, while the cost proposal must provide a detailed breakdown to enable realistic cost evaluation.

Notice ID

41eb5eec16d243ceb7b7e5a6d4deb8bd

Solicitation Number

N00421-25-S-0003

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC14