Description
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) ManTech program is issuing a FY 27 Small‑Business‑focused Broad Agency Announcement (sBAA) to fund research and development that improves naval manufacturing, sustainment, and industrial‑base capabilities. The effort seeks innovative solutions in advanced composites, welding/NDT, digital training tools (AR/VR), robotics, AI‑driven planning, and related manufacturing technologies that can be transitioned to shipyards, depots, and supply‑chain partners. Proposals are evaluated in two funding bands (6.2 Applied Research and 6.3 Advanced Technology Development) with expected award counts of 3‑5 and 5‑10 respectively, each spanning 1‑2 years. Submissions consist of a 5‑page white‑paper followed by a full proposal if invited. Awards may be issued as OTAs (with 50 % cost‑share) or traditional procurement contracts (FFP, CPFF, milestone‑based).
• Target technologies: novel materials, robotics/automation, AI‑enabled digital twins, AR/VR training, advanced NDT, and supply‑chain logistics tools.
• Funding bands: 6.2 ($0.5‑$3 M) and 6.3 ($1.5‑$5 M) per award; total anticipated FY 27 funding up to ~$65 M.
• Eligibility: U.S. industry, academia, or research entities; NAICS 541715 required; CMMC Level 2 compliance mandatory before award; JCP certification strongly encouraged.
• Timeline: White‑paper submission opens 2026‑09‑17, deadline 60 days later (2026‑11‑16). Full‑proposal response due 45 days after invitation; award decisions within 45‑60 days of full‑proposal receipt.
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Contact
Stephanie L. Marsh(Contracting Officer)