NRL Broad Agency Announcement
Supports naval research collaborations with universities, firms, and consortia for practical outcomes.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N00173-24-S-BA01 is an open, rolling solicitation accepting research proposals from March 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern time. NRL is the Department of the Navy's corporate research laboratory, funded through the Office of Naval Research and operated as a distinct entity with facilities in the Washington DC …
All NRL research areas across physical, engineering, and life sciences. Sites: Washington DC area, Stennis Space Center MS, Monterey CA.
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