Announcement for Upcoming 2027 NSRP R&D Project Solicitations
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSEA HQ), under the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP), has issued Research Announcement 27 (RA27). This solicitation seeks proposals for research, development, and implementation of technologies or improved processes to enhance the U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair enterprise. All detailed submission information, including actual proposal due dates, will be posted exclusively on the NSRP website.
Scope of Work
This opportunity aims to improve efficiency and throughput across the U.S. shipyard industrial base by fostering collaborative research, development, and implementation of industry-relevant shipbuilding and sustainment technologies and processes. Proposals should demonstrate a strong business case supported by project metrics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Research Announcement)
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSEA HQ
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Response Due: Actual dates for proposal submittal will be posted on the NSRP website (www.nsrp.org). The SAM.gov date of December 1, 2026, is explicitly noted as incorrect.
Evaluation
Detailed evaluation criteria and instructions for proposal submission will be provided in the full Research Announcement (RA) and the NSRP Proposal Preparation Kit (PPK), both available on the NSRP website.
Additional Notes
This is the sole notification for this solicitation on SAM.gov. All official documents, including the full RA, PPK, amendments, and submission instructions, will be exclusively published on the NSRP website (www.nsrp.org). For questions, contact Elizabeth Frankart, Contracts Manager, at NSRP-contracts@ati.org.