N00014-23-S-BC05: Physical and Networking Layer Prototype (PNLP)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) (N0001426SF002). Status: Closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left). It is in our archive of Office of Naval Research notices from 2023.
Office of Naval Research offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards. Applications closed on June 12, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 24, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Expected awards4
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 12, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 1, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC. Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract. Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by ONR. Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance, DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The proposed topic will explore and exploit undersea multimodal communications paradigms for a number of air, surface, and subsurface systems. The PNLP program will pursue both hardware (modems and test frames) and software (to include novel waveforms) development to support undersea multimodal communications from both manned and unmanned vehicles. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals on technologies supporting maritime communications hardware and software technologies. This effort desires to provide assured, optimized communication between assets, both within the undersea environment, and through the air-water interface. Both hardware and software technical solutions should address the ability to ingest and translate distinct communication modalities, and optimize them for the environment in which they are presented.
Who has won Basic and Applied Scientific Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $4.1 billion across 6,165 grant awards, an average of $670,297 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Diego | California | 172 | $191 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 155 | $153 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 166 | $123 million |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts | 88 | $104 million |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Connecticut | 50 | $96.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, N0001426SF002, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is N00014-23-S-BC05 still open?
No. It closed on June 12, 2023. A newer notice is open: N0001426SF002, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).
Who can apply for Physical and Networking Layer Prototype (PNLP)?
Office of Naval Research accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Physical and Networking Layer Prototype (PNLP)?
Closed June 12, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Basic and Applied Scientific Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of California San Diego, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Washington. The program made 6,165 awards worth $4.1 billion in that time.