Bid guide
How to bid on the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking innovative research ideas and technology demonstrators. They are looking for solutions that can advance and improve their primary mission areas, which include Electronic Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Expeditionary Warfare. This is an opportunity for businesses to contribute to national security by developing technologies for the warfighter.
NSWC Crane supports various government agencies and focuses on total lifecycle support within its three broad areas. They are interested in revolutionary ideas that support their ten assigned technical capabilities, such as Advanced Electronics, Sensors and Surveillance Systems, and Hypersonic Weapon Systems. Proposals that support multiple technical capabilities are strongly desired.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) was initially posted on February 1, 2024, and has been amended several times, most recently on October 30, 2025. Abstracts and proposals can be submitted on a rolling basis. The opportunity officially closes on February 1, 2027, at 4:00 PM ET.
Since proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, there isn't a single hard deadline for all submissions. However, all proposals must be received by the final closing date. Multiple awards are anticipated, and the estimated period of performance start will be unique to each awarded action.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for firms specializing in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), under NAICS code 541715, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. NSWC Crane is looking for innovative solutions that can support its mission areas and technical capabilities.
Companies with expertise in areas like electronic warfare, strategic systems hardware, expeditionary warfare systems, advanced electronics, sensors, hypersonic weapon systems, power and energy, and electro-optic technologies are particularly well-suited. The agency is seeking revolutionary ideas and technology demonstrators.
How to respond
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A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or solicitation will not be issued separately for this BAA. NSWC Crane will not provide funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical and cost proposals, or any other submitted materials, will not be returned.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly articulate how your innovative research idea or technology demonstrator directly supports one or more of NSWC Crane’s mission areas and technical capabilities. Emphasize how your solution aligns with their focus on harnessing technology for the warfighter and national security imperatives.
Review existing NSWC Crane solicitations to ensure your proposal does not duplicate efforts already covered elsewhere. If possible, identify and list the principal technical capability your proposal addresses, as well as any adjunct technical capabilities it supports. Proposals that demonstrate relevance across multiple capabilities are highly valued.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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