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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Long Range BAA (N00173-24-S-BA01) supports basic and applied scientific research to enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps. NRL is the Navy's corporate laboratory and conducts research across a comprehensive range of science and engineering disciplines.
AI and autonomous systems are specifically included as priority research areas, encompassing machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, autonomous navigation, human-machine teaming, and intelligent decision support systems. The BAA uses a two-step process: white papers are accepted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026, with full proposals invited only after favorable white paper review.
This BAA is distinct from the ONR Long Range BAA — NRL is a separate research laboratory with its own solicitation, focused more on in-house laboratory collaboration and technology transition rather than broad academic research funding. NRL research areas also include acoustics, materials science, space science, and electronic warfare, creating opportunities for AI applications across multiple scientific domains.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to academia, industry (large and small businesses), and research institutions. White papers may be submitted at any time through September 30, 2026. Full proposals are by invitation only after white paper review. SAM.gov registration required for award recipients. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the corporate research laboratory for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, solicits white papers for basic and applied scientific research under BAA N00173-24-S-BA01. AI-related focus areas include data management and exploitation technologies that apply emerging mathematics and machine learning techniques, multi-agent systems and reinforcement learning, and AI/ML integrated with systems engineering across radar, antennas, and information systems. Additional priority areas include advanced materials and energy storage, spacecraft systems and propulsion, cybersecurity and cryptographic technologies, ocean acoustics and remote sensing, and virtual/mixed reality systems for training and situational awareness. NRL is distinct from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and funds research conducted at or in collaboration with NRL's own laboratories. White papers are evaluated on a rolling basis with selected proposers invited to submit full proposals.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is the Navy's corporate laboratory. NRL conducts basic and applied research for the Navy in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. The basic research program is driven by perceptions about future requirements of the Navy. Funding Opportunity Number: N00173-17-S-BA01. Assistance Listing: 12.300. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST.