RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking white‑paper proposals for research and development of advanced naval power and energy systems. The effort covers a wide range of technologies—including energy storage, power conversion, distribution, prime movers, rotating machines, cooling, and power controls—aimed at improving shipboard electric power, propulsion, and integrated power‑energy systems for current and future Navy vessels. Selected proposals may progress to full proposals and later contracts (CPFF) lasting up to five years. The Navy expects cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee awards and requires an approved DCMA/DCAA accounting system. • Focus areas: energy storage (batteries, capacitors, flywheels), power conversion (wide‑bandgap devices, SiC), MVDC distribution, prime movers (gas turbines, diesel, fuel cells), rotating machines, thermal management, and advanced power‑control architectures. • Submissions: White papers (max 25 pages) via email to the technical POC; no hard‑copy submissions. • Eligibility: Academic and industry entities with an approved accounting system; proposals will be evaluated on scientific merit, data‑rights risk, past performance, and schedule/funding risk.