Neutralization In Challenging Environments Using Lethal Effects (NICELE)
- Posted
- December 11, 2024
- Closed
- June 9, 2025
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant, Procurement Contract
- Assistance listing
- 12.300
- Archives
- June 11, 2025
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 12.300 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $669.4M
- FY2026 obligated
- $662.1M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 4,134
Top recipients: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California San Diego, University of Washington, Energetics Technology Center, Inc., National Academy of Sciences
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The U.S. Navy’s ExMCM forces confront a wide range of hazardous and explosive threats like underwater mines and Water-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (WBIED)s. ONR seeks to develop payloads that enable ExMCM forces to neutralize deep water mines and WBIEDs. A diver and/or ROV will deliver these payloads. Technologies developed may transition to the existing EOD Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) program of record, which fields underwater capabilities required to counter threats in marine environments. ***Industry Day will be on 31 JAN 2025. Registration for Industry Day deadline is 10 JAN 2025.***
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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…
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