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ManTech special Broad Agency Announcement (sBAA): Accelerating Maritime Modernization: Innovation in Naval Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Industrial Base Capability

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · ONR · ONR HQS · OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
31 Aug 2026
Closes
14 Sept 2026, 21:00 UTC
Reference
N0001426SB002
Location
VA, United States
Sector
Research, Studies & Evaluation

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · ONR · ONR HQS · OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH is soliciting ManTech special Broad Agency Announcement (sBAA): Accelerating Maritime Modernization: Innovation in Naval Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Industrial Base Capability. Solicitation number N0001426SB002. Classified under NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Product/service code AC13 — R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: AIRCRAFT (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT). Place of performance: VA, USA. Responses are due by 14 September 2026 21:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

This announcement is issued on behalf of the Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. The focus of this research and development opportunity is on targeted manufacturing improvements to directly impact speed, throughput, and industrial base resiliency. This is vital for developing the next generation of manufacturing capabilities that will enable the ability to build faster, arm faster, and repair faster. We seek innovations that will fundamentally improve the efficiency of our shipyards, maintenance depots, and supply chain partners. Offerors must clearly articulate how their proposed research will dismantle existing barriers and contribute to a more robust and responsive industrial ecosystem, improving the resilience and competitiveness of the Nation’s shipbuilding enterprise.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · ONR · ONR HQS · OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH, going back to August 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure and Research, Studies & Evaluation. There are 26 open Research, Studies & Evaluation tenders in United States. This one closes in 8 days.

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