The Naval Department is offering this FY26 grant to advance applied research in communications and networking. This grant is for developing robust and seamless connectivity technologies crucial for the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG), supporting Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). The objective is to enable accurate, timely, and analyzed information flow between distributed units and fleets. The research will address challenges across diverse platforms, including manned and unmanned systems, operating in demanding environments such as land, maritime (surface and undersea), cyber, and space. Key considerations include spectrum limitations, interference, mobility, and size/weight/power constraints. These communication and networking innovations are vital for effective Command and Control and decision-making in DMO.
Opportunity ID: 359194
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N0001425SBC05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY26 Communications and Networking Applied Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.300 — Basic and Applied Scientific Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by ONR.Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Naval Research |
| Description: |
A Design for Maritime Superiority (2018) describes an operational architecture for distributed maritime operations (DMO) that “… will provide accurate, timely, and analyzed information to units, warfighting groups, and fleets.” A critical component of this architecture is the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) to connect distributed units into groups and distributed groups into fleets. Communications and networking technologies that can provide seamless, robust, connectivity are key enablers for the NTG. These technologies will be deployed on a variety of platforms, both manned and unmanned, operating under challenging environmental and operational warfare conditions (lack of infrastructure, mobility, spectrum limitations, interference, multipath, atmospherics, jamming, electronic intercept, size/weight/power constraint, etc.) in different domains (land, maritime [includes both surface and undersea], cyber, and space). Successful Command and Control (C2) and decision making, at all levels of command, for DMO is critically dependent on these communications and networking technologies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to all ONR Funding Announcements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephen Hughes
Contracting Officer Email:stephen.t.hughes.civ@us.navy.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates. | May 29, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | N0001425SBC05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY26 Communications and Networking Applied Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.300 — Basic and Applied Scientific Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2025 Refer to the solicitation document for white paper due dates. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by ONR.Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Naval Research |
| Description: |
A Design for Maritime Superiority (2018) describes an operational architecture for distributed maritime operations (DMO) that “… will provide accurate, timely, and analyzed information to units, warfighting groups, and fleets.” A critical component of this architecture is the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) to connect distributed units into groups and distributed groups into fleets. Communications and networking technologies that can provide seamless, robust, connectivity are key enablers for the NTG. These technologies will be deployed on a variety of platforms, both manned and unmanned, operating under challenging environmental and operational warfare conditions (lack of infrastructure, mobility, spectrum limitations, interference, multipath, atmospherics, jamming, electronic intercept, size/weight/power constraint, etc.) in different domains (land, maritime [includes both surface and undersea], cyber, and space). Successful Command and Control (C2) and decision making, at all levels of command, for DMO is critically dependent on these communications and networking technologies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to all ONR Funding Announcements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephen Hughes
Contracting Officer Email:stephen.t.hughes.civ@us.navy.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 359194 Full Announcement-BAA Call – N0001425SBC05 -> N0001425SBC05.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephen Hughes Contracting Officer Email: stephen.t.hughes.civ@us.navy.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.300 | N0001425SBC05 | FY26 Communications and Networking Applied Research | PKG00290890 | May 29, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359194 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
359194 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
359194 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
359194 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
359194 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
359194 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
359194 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
359194 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
359194 RR_SubawardBudget10_10_3_0-3.0.pdf
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