Navy ManTech N0001426SB002: who can submit, the deadline and the page limit

Notice: N0001426SB002, "Accelerating Maritime Modernization: Innovation in Naval Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Industrial Base Capability"
Issued by: Office of Naval Research, Navy ManTech
Open until: July 16, 2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern (SAM.gov response date). ONR's industry-day guide lists July 15; plan for July 15.
First step: a five-page white paper plus a one-page resume.

Checked on October 31, 2026.

Who can submit

"All responsible sources from industry, academia, and the research community may submit proposals under this sBAA" (C.1). "All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration" (B.6). "Navy ManTech recognizes that non-traditional suppliers with deployment-ready solutions are essential to achieve efficiencies expeditiously" (B.6). The notice says "The CMMC level required by this solicitation is CMMC Level 2 (Self)" (I.1, DFARS 252.204-7025), and ONR's industry Q&A says it "is required prior to award."

The deadline

Phase II white papers are accepted until July 16, 2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern, the response date on SAM.gov. ONR's industry-day guide lists July 15; plan for July 15. The notice says the Phase II window "will remain open until one (1) year from the date of publication of this sBAA" (B.6), and the guide gives "sBAA Official Release: July 16, 2026" and "Phase II White Papers Due: July 15, 2027" (guide slide 39). The window is open "for approximately one (1) year from the date of sBAA publication, subject to funding availability" (B.8), and "Phase II submissions determined to be favorable to the Government may be considered at any time prior to the closing of the sBAA" (B.6). ONR's industry Q&A: "You do not need to have submitted a white paper in Phase I to be eligible to submit one during the Phase II window."

Page limit

"Page Limit 5 pages. This limit is exclusive of the Project Lead resume and any references." (E.3). "A one-page resume for the Project Lead must be included after the 5-page body." (E.3)

What decides a paper

the Path to Transition must "Identify a specific target naval platform or industrial facility" (E.3). The review criteria under Implementation Potential say: "This includes the identification of a specific naval platform or facility" (G.1). ONR's industry Q&A: "While a fully executed agreement is not required, the white paper should identify a specific target naval platform or industrial facility and describe the degree to which key stakeholders are involved."

Topics

the advanced technology development (6.3) areas of interest include "Digital Tools and Intelligent Planning"; "Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Processes"; "Autonomous Systems for Inspection and Maintenance"; "Advanced Electronics Design and Manufacturing"; "Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Advanced Inspection Techniques"; "Supply Chain and Logistics Integration"; "Non-metallic Materials for Shipbuilding Applications". 6.3 papers must show a path to "Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 6 - 7" (B.6).

Contract type

the notice says "Awards will take the form of procurement contracts or other transaction agreements, as appropriate." (Section D, as amended by Amendment 0001). ONR's industry Q&A: "This sBAA includes both procurement contracts and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)."

How to submit

"ONR utilizes the ONR Submission Portal for the submission of white papers." (F.4)

Costs and funding

"ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs." (Section A). The notice says "Phase II whitepaper selections are subject to funding availability" (F.4).

Summary of the public notice by Thesis Federal, an independent consultancy with no government affiliation. Read the notice before you submit. This page does not decide whether a company is eligible, and nothing here predicts selection or award.

Sources

Checked October 31, 2026.