The FY24 NAWCAD Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), N00421-24-S-0001, solicits white papers for research and development (R&D) to advance technologies supporting naval aviation. Eligible research areas include aeromechanics, AI/machine learning, cyber, quantum, avionics, and more. The BAA will remain open until June 20, 2025, and is intended for basic and applied research projects. White papers are the first step, with full proposals by invitation only. Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction (OT) agreements.

The BAA is open to a wide range of applicants, including academia, businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors. White papers should focus on technical innovation, with a maximum length of three pages. Proposals selected for negotiation may receive various award types, depending on the nature of the work. While cost-sharing is not required, it may be considered. White papers should be submitted via the specified email addresses for academia or industry.

For full submission guidelines, deadlines, and requirements, proposers are directed to consult SAM.gov and Grants.gov.