FY26 NAWCAD Propulsion and Power Technology Development Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
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 NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION (NAWCAD), Air Systems Group, Propulsion and Power Engineering Department, is seeking White Papers for its FY26 Propulsion and Power Technology Development Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This BAA aims to advance technologies for Naval air vehicles to enhance mission performance, operational capabilities, and affordability. Successful offerors will be invited to submit formal proposals. White Papers are due by September 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This BAA covers five key technical areas:
- BAA 121: Advanced Aircraft Electrical Power Systems (power density, efficiency, reliability, cost reduction)
- BAA 122: Fuel and Lubricant Technology (tactical applications, quality, supply, readiness, cost)
- BAA 123: Aircraft Operational Energy Technology (combat capability, effectiveness, energy optimization)
- BAA 124: Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), CBM+, Prognostics, Diagnostics, and Health Monitoring (safety, reliability, maintainability, affordability)
- BAA 125: Advanced Propulsion System Technology (engine performance, lift systems, operational capabilities)
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) / Sources Sought
- Contract Type: Anticipated Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost Sharing, or Cost contracts. Other types may be considered.
- Period of Performance: Generally one to five years, with incremental funding.
- Set-Aside: None specified, but Educational institutions, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HBCUs, MIs, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Businesses are especially encouraged to submit.
- White Paper Due: September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: September 26, 2025
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Two-Step BAA process. Offerors must first submit White Papers (WPs), typically 15 pages or less, including a cost estimate. WPs should detail technical approach, risks, milestones, and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) of costs. Invited offerors will then submit a Formal Technical & Cost Proposal.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Primary: Scientific and technical merits, potential contributions to Navy Propulsion, Power, and Energy objectives (relevance, utility, transition readiness, suitability, affordability).
- Secondary: Offeror capabilities, experience, past performance, research personnel, facilities, and cost realism/reasonableness.
Additional Notes
- Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award.
- A DCAA-approved accounting system is required for cost-reimbursable contracts.
- Subcontracting plans are required for proposals exceeding $700,000 with subcontracting possibilities.
- White Papers and Proposals should be submitted to Stacey Stone (stacey.l.stone9.civ@us.navy.mil). Sensitive information can be submitted via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/).