NSRP ASE Research Announcement

The National Shipbuilding Research Program Advanced Shipbuilding Enterprise (NSRP ASE) is preparing to release a Research Announcement in June 2014 aimed at soliciting summary proposals that align with the priorities outlined in the program’s Strategic Investment Plan. This solicitation targets broad areas of research interest related to reducing the cost of building and maintaining U.S. Navy ships. Unlike more prescriptive requests, this announcement emphasizes flexibility by encouraging proposals that address general needs or interests, rather than requiring specific solutions. The overarching objective is to promote industry-wide adoption of cost-saving solutions and consensus-driven priority issues that make a compelling business case for enhancing efficiency within the U.S. shipbuilding and repair sector. The NSRP ASE prioritizes proposals that demonstrate strong potential for technology transfer and widespread adoption across multiple U.S. shipyards, underscoring the importance of broad buy-in within the industry. The program is structured to encourage participation from all qualified offerors capable of advancing these goals. The contract under solicitation number NSRP13-01 was posted in April 2014 and is managed through a senior contracts administrator, Lisa A. Fisher. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 519190, and no specific set-aside designations or geographical requirements have been stated. The initiative reflects a collaborative approach to innovation aimed at achieving substantial cost reductions and efficiency improvements in naval shipbuilding and maintenance.