Click to edit Master title style ONR Office of Small Business Programs NRL Stennis, May 2012 The Office of Naval Research The Office of Naval Research invests in innovative operational concepts to develop the science and technology (S&T) that ensures our warfighters always have the technological edge. ONR Mission ― “to plan, foster, and encourage scientific research in recognition of its paramount importance to future Naval power and national2 security.” ― Public Law 588 of 1946 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution ONR Organization Chief of Naval Research (00) Executive Director (SES) NRL N091 Principal Deputy for P&R Vice Chief of Naval Research (USMC)(09) BIZOPS ACNR (00B) ONRG Director of Research (03R) (D&I) (INP) AVCNR (09B) Director of Transition (03T) Director of Innovation (03I) 30 31 32 33 34 35 Expeditionary Warfare & Combatingterrorism C4ISR Ocean Battlespace Sensing Sea Warfare & Weapons Warfighter Performance Air Warfare & Weapons ST 1 O-6 SES 2 O-6 SES 1 O-6 (FNC) SES 2 O-6 SES 1 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; O-6 SES 1 O-6 3 Department of the Navy’s Research and Enterprise APL U of Washington ARL Penn State NUWC Newport MCWL Naval Postgraduate School NSWC Carderock Indian Head Dahlgren APL Johns Hopkins NAWC WD China Lake NAWC AD Patuxent River ARL U of Hawaii NRL DC ARL U of Texas SSC San Diego ONR HQ NRL Stennis ONR Global Field Offices London, Tokyo, Singapore, Santiago NSWC DL CSS Panama City Ex-USS Shadwell DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; NAWC AD Orlando 4 The Office of Naval Research & The Naval Research Laboratory Naval Research Laboratory (Appropriations Act, 1916) “[Conduct] exploratory and research work…necessary …for the benefit of Government service, including the construction, equipment, and operation of a laboratory….” Office of Naval Research (Public Law 588, 1946) “…plan, foster, and encourage scientific research in Thomas Edison recognition of its paramount importance as related to the maintenance of future of naval power, and the preservation of Josephus Daniels national security…” Office of Naval Research - London Office (1946) “…reporting on the latest developments and to assist visiting American scientists to make contact with their colleagues in Europe…” Harry S. Truman Vannevar Bush Transitioning S&T (Defense Authorization Act, 2001) “…manage the Navy’s basic, applied, and advanced research to foster transition from science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation.” DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 5 A Legacy of Innovation 2009 Hyperspectral Imaging docs w/Int’l Space Station 2007 Quick Clot Combat Gauze fielded 1985 ONR funds tech that finds Titanic 2009 EDI Breast imaging technology commercially available 1995 Clementine explores moon 1972 First GPS satellite in orbit 1960 Trieste descends to 35,000 feet 1934 NRL files 1st U.S. radar patents 1923 NRL established 1939 1st nuclear sub design Proposed by NRL 1965 SEALAB I & II 1967 GPS concept validated 1964 Alvin enters service 1958 Vanguard I Launched by NRL DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 6 Office of Naval Research ONR Directorates & Departments ONR is comprised of Directorates & Departments: Directorates - manage research portfolios in all three major phases of developmental (i.e., 6.1 – Basic Research; 6.2 – Applied Research; 6.3 – Advanced Technology Development) . In addition, the Business Operations & Services (BIZOPs) Directorate supports The business, operations and services functions of the Command. Departments – from the development of computer algorithms for aircraft and ship electronics to the fielding of lightweight armor for the Marine Corp, ONR’s six S&T departments coordinate and execute the research investment strategic as outlined in the Naval S&T Strategic Plan. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 8 ONR Directorates ONR’s Science & Technology (S&T) Directorates balance a robust portfolio, allocating funds to meet the warfighter’s requirements. ONR’s three (3) S&T Directorates are comprised of: 03I – Office of Innovation 03R – Office of Research (Discovery & Invention) Research 03T – Office of Transition DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 9 ONR Directorates The BIZOPs Directorate manages & oversees the Command’s support business operations and service functions which includes: -Acquisition -Corporate Logistics -Facilities -Directives/Forms/Correspondence Control/Records Management -Administration -Safety/Security -Information Technology -Legal -Public Affairs -Legislative Affairs -Human Resources -Inspector General -Finance (Comptroller) -Small Business DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 10 ONR Departments From the development of sophisticated computer algorithms for aircraft and ship electronics to the fielding of lightweight armor for the Marine Corps, ONR’s S&T departments coordinate and execute the research investment strategy as outlined in the Naval S&T Strategic Plan: Code 30 – Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare & Combating Terrorism Code 31 – Command, Control Communications, Intelligence, Survelliance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Code 32 – Ocean Battlespace Sensing Code 33 – Sea Warfare & Weapons Code 34 – Warfighter Performance Code 35 – Naval Air Warfare & Weapons ONR WEBSITE: http://www.onr.navy.mil/ DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 11 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR ONR is constantly looking for innovative scientific and technological solutions that address current and future Navy and Marine Corps requirements. We want to do business with people and organizations with: *Ground-breaking ideas; *Pioneering scientific novel technology developments; *First-class support services 12 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR ONR/NRL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: *Broad Agency Announcements: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Broad-Agency-Announcements.aspx *Request for Proposals: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/ContractsGrants/Funding-Opportunities/Requests-for-Proposals.aspx *Simplified Acquisitions @ ONR Request for Quotations: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Requests-for-Quotes.aspx 13 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR ONR/NRL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: *Support Services: Navy SeaPort(e) http://www.seaport.navy.mil/default.aspx *Special Notices: http://www.onr.navy.mil/ContractsGrants/Funding-Opportunities/Special-Notices.aspx *SBIR/STTR Program: http://www.navysbir.com/ *Request for Information: http://www.onr.navy.mil/ContractsGrants/Funding-Opportunities/Requests-for-Information.aspx 14 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR ONR/NRL PRIMARY NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODES: ONR HQ (UIC N00014): Primary Products: Research and Development (Basic, Applied, & Advanced Technology) 541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) 541710 - Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541330 - Engineering Services 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services 15 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR ONR publishes/advertises S&T and other requirements through a variety of venues: -Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) -Request for Proposals (RFPs) -Request for Quotations (RFQs) -Navy SeaPort(e) -SBIR/STTR Program -Rapid Technology Transition Programs -Patent Licensing Agreements -DoD High Performance Computing Program Etc… 16 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Most Common Mistakes Found in Proposal Packages’: GENERAL INFORMATION: -Not registering or updating the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) -Not completing the Online Representations and Certifications -Not completing the ONR ‘Specific’ Representations and Certifications located at: http:www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal.aspx -Large for Profit (i.e., Large Business), College-University, Non-Profit entities not submitting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 -Not providing the applicable Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) information 17 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Most Common Mistakes Found in Proposal Packages’: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: -Statement of Work (SOW) and deliverable(s) not clearly identified or clearly defined. Generally lacking in the following areas: *Background, *Scope/Objective, *Requirements, and: *Deliverable(s) NOTE: The Offeror is responsible for providing a SOW in accordance with the Research Opportunity Description stated in the BAA, RFP, RFQ, etc…unless included in the solicitation. The SOW will be incorporated as an attachment to the resultant award without restrictive markings of affirmation of non-proprietary and releasable in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. 18 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Most Common Mistakes Found in Proposal Packages’: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: -Does not provide the destination for the deliverable; -SOW contains acronyms that are not spelled out; -SOW does not separate the ‘Base’ Year/Tasking from the ‘Option’ Years/Tasks; -Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) information not provided -Assertion of Data Rights: *DFARS 252.227-7013 *DFARS 252.227-7014 *DFARS 252.227-7018 Note: Clauses may be accessed at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDRARA.HTM 19 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Most Common Mistakes Found in Proposal Packages’: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: -Assertion of Data Rights, continued: *Government may challenge ‘assertions’ *Improper Format -Offeror does not properly acknowledge earlier funding of related research 20 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Most Common Mistakes Found in Proposal Packages’: COST PROPOSAL: -Cost Proposal Template either ‘not used’ or ‘not filled out correctly’, e.g. missing the following information: *Total Effort *Escalation and Indirect Rates *Subcontractor Costs (Subcontractor Proposal should mirror that of the Prime) *Proposed Consultant Costs *Materials-Supplies *Contractor Acquired Equipment *Travel *ODC Details 21 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Most Common Mistakes Found in Proposal Packages’: COST PROPOSAL: -Costs are not properly separated by ‘Base’ and ‘Options’ -Does not include detailed (unburdened) Subcontractor Cost Proposal *Subcontractors can submit detailed (unburdened) cost proposal(s) directly to the Government -Does not include ‘Consulting Agreements’; lacking: *Name *Description of effort to be performed *Number of Hours *Hourly Rate *Travel Costs 22 DOING BUSINESS WITH ONR RESPONDING TO AN ONR SOLICITATION ‘Situations that Can Cause a Delay in Award’: *NOT USING THE ONR TECHNICAL AND COST PROPOSAL TEMPLATES *CONTRACTOR THAT HAS NEVER DONE BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT -DCAA Audit can take up to ‘60 Days’ or more… *SUBCONTRACTORS NOT SUBMITTING THEIR DETAILED (UNBURDENED) COST PROPOSAL(S) 23 Navy/ONR SBIR-STTR Program The Navy Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program provides opportunities for Small Businesses develop innovative technologies that address high-priority ‘Navy’-specific needs: *Navy SBIR/STTR Program Director: Mr. John Williams (also the Program Director for ONR’s SBIR/STTR Program), john.williams6@navy.mil *ONR SBIR Program Manager: Ms. Tracy Frost, tracey.frost@navy.mil *ONR STTR Program Manager: Ms. Steve Sullivan, steven.sullivan@navy.mil Note: SBIR, STTR requires partnering with Colleges and Universities and encourages partnership with larger firms to help ensure technology Transition onto Navy platforms DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 24 Navy/ONR SBIR-STTR Program SBIR/STTR ‘Topics’ are posted quarterly on the DoD SBIR website at: www.dodsbir.net : Phase I – Awards help determine technical merit, feasibility of the Innovation and small business performance Phase II – Awards mature the innovation by building and testing a prototype. Options are based on strong Phase III transition potential Phase II.5 – Funding continues the Phase II development with strong transition opportunities and agreements with an acquisition program Phase III – Transitions the SBIR/STTR technology into a DoD application thru non-SBIR/STTR funding and other support from ONR S&T Program Offices, Navy SYSCOMs, etc… DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 25 Navy/ONR SBIR-STTR Program The goal of the Navy/ONR SBIR Program is to use Small Businesses to foster innovative research and development that addresses a Navy need and commercialize that technology into a Navy platform or weapon systems: *Transition Assistance Program (TAP): Assists Phase II companies in developing transition tools (e.g. abstract, quad chart, etc.) and then offers a final showcase of products at the ‘NAVY OPPORTUNITY FORUM’ with attendees from Navy Acquisition program offices and inquiry. “2012 NAVY OPPORTUNITY FORUM – JUNE 4-6 2012 HYATT REGENCY, CRYSTAL CITY, VA WWW.NAVYOPPORUTNITYFORUM.COM” Registration is for ‘FREE’ DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 26 Navy/ONR SBIR-STTR Program *Navysbirsearch.com Database: This online database allows companies to make partnering connections and explore the Navy’s current technology investment areas. It includes SBIR award information, success stories, summary reports, points of contact, etc… *Best Technology Transitions Report & Defense Contractors Partnering Manual: Located on www.navy.sbir.com. This manual focuses on successful transition strategies companies may use to increase the transition in their technology. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 27 DoD TechMatch DOD TECHMATCH - http://www.dodtechmatch.com/DOD/index.aspx Is a web-based portal designed to provide to locate DoD Research & Development (R&D) Opportunities, Licensable Patents, and information on approximately 120 DoD Labs located in the U.S. Users can receive a daily notifications taking them to their matching R&D opportunities relevant to your business: *FedBizOpps, *Grants.gov *SBIR/STTR Topics *Calendar of Events; *Licensable Patents; *Hot Technologies etc… DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 28 DoD TechMatch DOD TECHMATCH e.g.: OPPORTUNITIES Browse SBIR Opportunities Browse FedGrant Opportunities Browse FedBiz Opportunities Browse TechNeeds Search SBIR Opportunities Search FedGrant Opportunities Search FedBiz Opportunities Search TechNeeds DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 29 ONR Broad Agency Announcements A Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) announces an agency's research interests including criteria for selecting proposals and soliciting the participation of all offerors capable of satisfying the government's needs‘Examples’ *Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology, BAA 12-001 *Fiscal Year 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, *Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Programs, BAA 12-002 *Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare, BAA 12-006 *FY13 Communications and Networking Discovery and Invention 12-007 *Electronic Warfare Technology, BAA 12-008 *SSBN Security Technology 12-009 *Electronics Technology, BAA 12-010 Website for both ‘Current & Expired’ BAAs: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Broad-Agency-Announcements.aspx DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 30 ONR Broad Agency Announcements ONR FY12 Long Range BAA, ONR BAA 12-001: The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range Science and Technology (S&T) Projects which offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. This announcement declares ONR’s broad role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of science and engineering disciplines across the entire Navy and Marine Corp platform. Potential Offerors are urged to check the program areas that they are interested in throughout the year for updates to thrust areas and research priorities on the ONR website @ www.onr.navy.mil. Prior to preparing proposals, potential offerors are strongly encouraged to contact the ONR point of contact (POC). To identify the ONR POC, follow the link for the appropriate code or division identified within the BAA then click on the link to the thrust or topic area that you wish to submit a proposal for. Each thrust or topic area will provide a POC or e-mail address. This announcement will remain open until 30 September 2012 or until replaced by a successor BAA, whichever first occurs. Proposals may be submitted at any time during this period. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 31 ONR Broad Agency Announcements Department of the Navy Rapid Innovation Fund, ONR BAA 11-032 This BAA is primarily for the validation and transition through the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) of technologies developed by small businesses (less than 500 employees) including those developed under Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II awards and under DoD reimbursed Independent Research and Development (IR&D) that directly support Department of Navy (DoN) needs and programs. RIF funds projects that have already been through the early stages of R&D (primarily through SBIR or IR&D funding). The proposed RIF effort must advance the technology by validating and demonstrating the capability in a realistic environment (Technology Readiness levels 6 and 7, respectively). The R&D efforts to be funded under this BAA will consist of Advanced Component Development and Prototypes, and the funds available to support awards are Budget Activity 4. Those selected for award may receive up to $3M in RIF funding; developmental efforts should be completed within 24 months, with fielding scheduled for not more than 36 months after contract award. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 32 ONR Broad Agency Announcements Department of the Navy Rapid Innovation Fund, ONR BAA 11-032 A new Navy RIF BAA will be issued for FY12; focus areas will include; EST Release July 2012: – Energy – Materials – Micro Electronics – Manufacturing Technologies DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 33 ONR Broad Agency Announcements “REQUIRED TECHNICAL AND COST PROPOSAL TEMPLATES” *The format and requirements have been developed to streamline and ease both the submission and the review of proposal packages *The template and spreadsheet have instructions imbedded into them that will assist with completing the documents *The template and spreadsheet require completion of cost-related information and both documents must be fully completed to constitute a valid proposal package. *Templates for contracts can be found at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contractsproposal/cost-proposal.aspx *Subcontractors are required to provide a separate cost proposal spreadsheet to support proposed costs. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 34 ONR Requests for Information (RFIs) ONR is constantly looking for innovative scientific and technological solutions. We want to do business with people and organizations with ground-breaking ideas, pioneering scientific research, and novel technology developments. Thru its RFIs, ONR seeks out those companies whose unique capabilities can fulfill future Navy and Marine Corp requirements. ‘Examples’ *Hypoxia Monitoring, Alarm and Mitigation System, 12-RFI-0007 *Compact Rep-Rate Pulsed Power for Diving Railguns, 12-RFI, 0003 *Future Naval Capability Survey of Industry Science and Technology Investments, 12-RFI-0005 Note: Each request provides points of contact for reference. Website for both ‘Current & Expired’ BAAs: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Requests-for-Information.aspx DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 35 ONR Requests for Proposals(RFPs) ONR’s RFPs are generally used when the organization can identify our requirements: ‘Examples of Previous RFPs’ *Propulsion Thruster Reliability Improvement Project, N00014-12-R-0001 *Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program-Electronics Manufacturing Center, N00014-11-R0004 *Interaction of Typhoon and Ocean Project (ITOP) Data Management and Operations Support, N00014-10-R-0018 *Manufacturing and Technology (ManTech) Program-Composites Manufacturing Technology Center, N00014-10-R-0011 Website for both ‘Current & Expired’ RFPs: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Requests-for-Proposals.aspx DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 36 ONR Simplified Acquisitions ONR’s Simplified Acquisitions or ‘Request for Quotations’ (RFQs) are managed by its ‘Contract & Grants Management Department’ ‘Examples of Previous RFQs’ *Network Applications Data Renewal *Subscription for Public Relations Management *Sitecore Version 6.2 Upgrade *Civilian Employee Assistance Program *Technical Support Services for the Capable Manpower Program, Code 342 *Meeting & Audiovisual Support *Professional Meeting Facilitation Services Website for both ‘Current & Expired’ Request for Quotations: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Requests-for-Quotes.aspx DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 37 ONR Special Notices ONR’s ‘Special Notices’ (SN) provides information regarding industry days, other events, or information that is not captured in one of the other funding opportunities but may be relevant to a funding opportunity: ‘Examples of Special Notices’: *Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source for Support Services for ONR’s Director of Innovation, 12-SN0016 *Special Program Announcement for 2012 ONR Basic Research Challenge (BRC): “Couplings-Ocean to Space or Ionospheric Drivers from Below”, 12-SN-0010 *Special Program Announcement for 2012 ONR – Computational Methods for Decision Making, 12-SN0009 *ONR BRC – Enhancing Intuitive Decision Making Through Implicit Learning, 12-SN-0007 Website for both ‘Current & Expired’ Special Notices: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/FundingOpportunities/Special-Notices.aspx DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 38 Navy SeaPort(e) ONR uses Navy SeaPort(e) to acquire its support services. SeaPort(e) is the Navy's electronic platform for acquiring support services in 22 functional areas including engineering, financial management and program management. The SeaPort(e) portal provides a standardized, efficient means of soliciting offers from amongst the diverse population of both large and small businesses and their approved team members. All task orders are competitively solicited, awarded and managed using the SeaPort(e) platform. The Navy conducts rolling admissions to allow new industry partners with participation opportunities. Website for Navy SeaPort(e): http://www.seaport.navy.mil/SeaPort/MAC%20Scope.aspx DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 39 Navy SeaPort(e) The SeaPort(e) MACs contain scope in the following 22 functional areas: Research and Development Support Engineering, System Engineering and Process Engineering Support Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation, and Analysis Support Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) Support Human Factors, Performance, and Usability Engineering Support System Safety Engineering Support Configuration Management (CM) Support Quality Assurance (QA) Support Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA) and Information Technology (IT) Support Inactivation and Disposal Support Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support Logistics Support Supply and Provisioning Support Training Support In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout Support Program Support Functional and Administration Support Public Affairs and Multimedia Support DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 40 Navy FY12 Small Business Conferences *6th Annual Blue Coast Symposium, June 11-12, 2012 – Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD, www.donhq.navy.mil/osbp *24th Annual Gold Coast Department of the Navy Small Business Opportunity Conference, August 6-8, 2012, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, http://www.navygoldcoast.org/ Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs: http://www.donhq.navy.mil/OSBP/ DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 41 Navy SeaPort(e) Examples of Current/Previous ONR SeaPort(e) Requirements: *Technical and Programmatic Support to ONR Code 31, C4IS&R, N00024-12-R-3133; *Technical and Program Management Support for the Director of Innovation, ONR Code 03I, N00024-11-R-3523 *Technical Program Management to ONR Code 33, Sea Warfare and Weapons Note: All ONR SeaPort(e) Task Orders are automatically set-aside for Small Business unless a determination has been made that there are no Small Business Concerns that can fulfill the requirement. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; 42 ONR OSBP POC Brenda Pickett Associate Director for Small Business Office of Small Business Programs Office of Naval Research 875 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: (703) 696-2607 E-mail: brenda.pickett@navy.mil Website: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/small-business.aspx COMMITMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS ONR’s Commitment to Small Business: “The Office of Naval Research is committed to the Small Business Community having the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the Navy’s acquisition program, both as Prime Contractors and Subcontractors.” 44 THE HOME OF INNOVATION Concepts that can deliver “The Next Big Thing” are out there right now… We want to hear from you! www.onr.navy.mil 45