FY25 NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION OFFICE-WIDE BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking white papers for research and development projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of NAWCAD operations. The announcement is open to all responsible sources, including academia, businesses, and other organizations. Proposers are encouraged to submit white papers in areas such as advanced manufacturing, aeromechanics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, avionics, sensors, and electronic warfare, among others. The funded amount and period of performance of each proposal selected for award may vary depending on the research area and the technical approach to be pursued. Key areas of research include: • Advanced Manufacturing • Aeromechanics • Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) • Autonomy • Avionics, Sensors & Electronic Warfare • Cyber • Data Science & Visualization • Digital Engineering • Human Systems • Hypersonic Systems • Materials and Aircraft Structures • Mechanical Systems • Power and Propulsion Systems • Quantum • Secure Communications & Networks • Support Equipment • Test and Evaluation Engineering • Warfare Analysis Proposers whose white papers are selected will be invited to submit a full technical/cost proposal. Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction agreements.