Transient Reducing Active Power System (TRAPS) Research Opportunity
Funds research and development of shipboard power system architecture, including controls, power conversion, and energy storage, to manage transient power demand for Navy ship applications.
⚑ ONR BAA under FY25 Long Range BAA N0001425SB001 · white papers and full proposals requested · Amendment 0001 posted; applicants should read latest amendment before submission · federal contract solicitation; standard DoD procurement rules may apply
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 45 partial | portfolio topics: energy, national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is none; funds applied research; capped at 45 (limited social-science role) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
Amendment 0001 is posted to provide answers to the questions recieved. Please see Attachment 1. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving white papers and full proposals in support of the development of an advanced power system architecture. This system, consisting of controls, power conversion, and energy storage, will modify and condition the transient power demand profile of shipboard mission loads to ensure compatibility with ship service power generating system capabilities for present and future Navy ship applications. This BAA call will be awarded under the FY25 ONR Long Range BAA N0001425SB001. Please read the latest Amendment before submitting white papers/proposals.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY / OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH.
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