On May 25, 2011, the National Shipbuilding Research Program issued Research Announcement (RA) 10-01. The RA is also published on the Federal Business Opportunities website (FedBizOpps) and is listed as Solicitation #NSRP10-01.
This announcement is issued to solicit proposals for research, development and implementation of best practices in the U.S. shipbuilding and repair enterprise that will achieve one or more of the following:
1. Improved quality in ship construction and/or repair
2. Reduction in Total Ownership Cost of ships
3. Improved energy efficiency and/or environmental impact in shipyards and/or ships
General Solicitation Information can also be found on the NSRP website. Abstracts for this solicitation are mandatory and must be submitted prior to submitting a proposal. Abstracts are to be submitted electronically via the NSRP Website by Friday, June 17, 2011 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Important dates for this solicitation
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 17, 2011 (11:59 PM ET)
Proposers Conference: On-demand throughout the abstract and proposal submission period
Proposal Submission Deadline: September 9, 2011 (12:00 NOON ET)
Oral Reviews: November 2011 (estimate)
Project Award: December 2011 (estimate)
For additional information, please contact the NSRP Program Office at nsrp@ati.org or 843-760-3366.