Solicitation
ManTech special Broad Agency Announcement (sBAA): Accelerating Maritime Modernization: Innovation in Naval Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Industrial Base Capability
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0001426SB002
Due in 279 days
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The Office of Naval Research (Navy ManTech program) is asking for research and development ideas that speed up shipbuilding, repair and the industrial base behind it. It is a two-phase "special broad agency announcement": you first send a short white paper, and only invited offerors send a full proposal. Phase I plans about 8 to 15 awards, with projects of 1 to 2 years, open to small and large businesses and universities with no set-aside.
Watch out for
- White paper gate, then a second, heavy proposal. You must pass the white paper stage before you can send a full proposal, and the Phase I white paper window is only 60 days after publication.
white paper before the specified due date and time, it is not eligible to participate in the
- Cybersecurity and defense credentials. CMMC Level 2 status and an active DD-2345 JCP certification are required or heavily weighed, which can take months and real money for a small firm to get.
specifically an active DD-2345 Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and
- Government-approved accounting system expected. The full proposal needs a DCAA or DCMA accounting system approval or a pre-award survey checklist, plus a detailed Excel cost build, which many small businesses do not have ready.
(3) DCAA Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist to be
- Deep shipbuilding knowledge and few awards. Only about 8 to 15 awards are planned in Phase I, and the topics need shipyard knowledge and Navy ship-process qualifications, so competition is steep.
approximately 3 - 5 individual 6.2 project awards with project values of $500K - $3M and 5
- Data rights and IP are scored. If you do not list restrictions, the Government assumes unlimited rights, and your proposed rights are weighed against sustainment and vendor lock-in.
The Government will assume unlimited rights if offerors fail to identify any
- Possible 50/50 cost share for research OTAs. A research OTA is meant to split cost evenly with the Government where practicable, although cost sharing is not scored for contracts.
practicable, an OTA for research shall provide for a 50/50 cost share between
- Selection does not guarantee an award. A recommended proposal still goes through cost analysis, responsibility checks and funding confirmation, and ONR may fund none, some or all proposals.
Read from the notice and 1 attachment. 2 not read in full.
- N0001426SB002 Amendment 0001.pdf
- Questions-ONR_Navy_ManTech_sBAA_Industry_Day_Q and A SAM Posting 8.31.26.xlsx: spreadsheet: not read yet
- Navy ManTech sBAA Opportunity Guide Industry Day Slides.pptx: .pptx files aren't read yet
Full brief
What they want
- 6.2 applied research: new manufacturing processes, novel materials, sensors, robotics and automation, digital tools, AI/ML, and non-kinetic capabilities
- 6.3 advanced technology development: digital tools and intelligent planning, automation and advanced manufacturing processes, autonomous inspection and maintenance
- 6.3 areas also include advanced electronics, non-destructive testing, supply chain and logistics tools (AI logistics platform, additive manufacturing), and non-metallic materials for ships
- Projects that speed up shipyard and depot work with a measurable impact and a credible plan to transition to a named Navy platform or facility
- For 6.3 projects, a path to readiness levels TRL and MRL 6 to 7 so the technology can be used soon after the project ends
- Priority on the Navy's "Golden Fleet" platforms (new battleship, next-generation frigate, unmanned surface vessels), though other Navy platforms may be considered
- Contract type
- Procurement contract (an example cost-plus-fixed-fee model contract is referenced) or an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for research or prototypes, as appropriate; a white paper comes first
- Period of performance
- Projects may run 1 to 2 years. The announcement stays open for about one year from publication (Phase II white papers).
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA is the ONR office on the SAM.gov listing; the notice does not say where performers must work, but the topics focus on shipyards and maintenance depots
- Estimated value
- Phase I plans about 3 to 5 awards of $500K to $3M each for 6.2 projects and 5 to 10 awards of $1.5M to $5M each for 6.3 projects; lower and higher cost proposals will be considered
- How they'll choose
- Technical review by ONR scientists and Program Officers (not a price competition); proposals are not ranked against each other. Four criteria are equally important: technical merit, naval relevance and contribution, organization/capability/teaming, and availability of funds with cost and schedule feasibility.
- Offers due
- Phase I white papers: 60 days after the announcement was published, by 5:00 PM Eastern. Phase II white papers: from day 61 until about one year after publication. The SAM.gov listing shows 2027-07-16 5:00 PM ET.
- How to submit
- ONR Submission Portal at https://submissions.nre.navy.mil/ (register first); questions go by email to ONR.NCR.NavyManTechBAA@us.navy.mil
- Page limits
- White paper: 5 pages plus a 1-page Project Lead resume and any references, in 12-point Times New Roman with 1-inch margins (Word preferred, or searchable PDF)
What they'll judge offers on
- A. Overall scientific and technical merit (ManTech appropriateness, technical approach)
- B. Potential naval relevance and contribution (Navy need, impact, implementation potential including IP and data rights)
- C. Organizational structure, capability and teaming (including DD-2345 JCP and CMMC credentials, and management approach)
- D. Availability of funds (financial and schedule feasibility)
What to include when you submit
- Step 1 is a white paper; ONR emails feedback and may invite a full proposal. You cannot send a full proposal without being invited.
- The white paper must cover: project classification and strategic alignment, organization background and teaming, technical concept, naval need and impact, path to transition (including IP and data rights), and a rough order of magnitude cost and schedule.
- If invited, send the full proposal within 45 days of the selection notice, by 5:00 PM EDT.
- The full package includes a Proposal Checklist, ONR Cost Proposal Template (Excel, formulas intact), Technical Proposal Template, a Statement of Work in the ONR Word template, ONR Representations and Certifications, and your DCAA or DCMA accounting system approval letter.
- Also send a non-proprietary version of the Statement of Work, and a separate list of any technical data or software offered with less than unlimited rights (write NONE if there are no restrictions).
- Submit documents as secure, non-password-protected, PDF-compatible files, except the Excel cost spreadsheet and the SOW template.
- Mark proprietary pages; put all options in separate priced worksheet tabs.
- Include an organizational conflict of interest statement, and your CMMC unique identifiers from SPRS.
You must have
- No set-aside: open to small and large businesses, universities and research organizations
All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit white
- Active SAM registration, valid unique entity ID and a CAGE code, with NAICS 541715 in your SAM profile; keep it active while a proposal or award is pending
c. Obtain a CAGE Code; and
- A white paper that ONR found of particular value is required before any full proposal
As the initial step for this special announcement, the submission of a white paper is required.
- Active DD-2345 Joint Certification Program certification and the right CMMC level (organizational credentials are heavily weighed)
specifically an active DD-2345 Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and
- CMMC Level 2 (Self) status in SPRS for any system that handles federal contract information or controlled unclassified information, before award
required by this solicitation is CMMC Level 2 (Self).
- DCAA or DCMA approved accounting system letter, or a completed DCAA pre-award accounting system checklist if you have no approval
(3) DCAA Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist to be
- Federally funded research centers (FFRDCs) and Navy or other government labs cannot receive awards
Not in the notice text
- The Technical Proposal Template and Statement of Work template referenced as attachments were not provided
- Industry Day questions and answers (spreadsheet) and Industry Day slides were not read and may clarify requirements
- The exact Phase I white paper due date (it is 60 days after publication) and the final closing date, which the SAM.gov listing shows as 2027-07-16
- Which award type (contract or OTA) you would get, and exact fee or cost-share terms
- Where award work must be performed
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Key facts
- Response due
- Jul 16, 2027, 9:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation
- N0001426SB002
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- Office of Naval Research
- NAICS
- 541715
- Product/service code
- AC13
- Business type
- Engineering, architecture & research
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA
- Contracting contact
- Marsh, Stephanie L.stephanie.l.marsh6.civ@us.navy.mil
- Versions
- 6 (amended since first posted)
What similar contracts paid
736 contracts at this agency under the same NAICS code, in the same state, had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 24% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.
Typical contract$1MMiddle half: $567K to $2.3M
Typical per year$489KValue divided by years of performance
Possible incumbent's contract endsAug 2027A similar contract in this state, ending near when this one starts
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This announcement is issued on behalf of the Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. The focus of this research and development opportunity is on targeted manufacturing improvements to directly impact speed, throughput, and industrial base resiliency. This is vital for developing the next generation of manufacturing capabilities that will enable the ability to build faster, arm faster, and repair faster. We seek innovations that will fundamentally improve the efficiency of our shipyards, maintenance depots, and supply chain partners. Offerors must clearly articulate how their proposed research will dismantle existing barriers and contribute to a more robust and responsive industrial ecosystem, improving the resilience and competitiveness of the Nation’s shipbuilding enterprise.
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