N66001-26-R-0030 - Academic Research MAC

Name: N66001-26-R-0030 - Academic Research MAC
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-09-21T18:15:00+00:00
Keywords: CONTRACT

Department of DefenseNIWC PACIFIC

AI Overview

This amendment extends the deadline for DoD's Academic Research MAC contract supporting Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The opportunity funds academic research, engineering, and analysis across scientific projects.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

September 21, 2026

Due Date

October 9, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

--- Attachment text --- [Amendment_0003___N6600126R0030.pdf] R 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment...

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Change History

Date ChangedOct 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM

Informational change · Unknown

N66001-26-R-0030 - Academic Research MAC

The open date moved from September 21, 2026 to September 28, 2026, a one-week (7-day) delay.

What it means for applicants:

The date applications can first be submitted is now a week later. No close date change was provided, so if the deadline is unchanged, the actual submission window is one week shorter. Check the listing to confirm the close date.
Applicants who planned to submit on day one need to adjust their schedules. Those who intended to submit near the deadline are largely unaffected.
The delay gives teams an extra week to prepare the narrative, budget, and required registrations (SAM.gov, Grants.gov) before the portal opens.

Recommended action: Confirm the close date in the updated notice, and consider using the extra week to strengthen the application rather than rushing to submit on the original date.

Date ChangedOct 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM

Critical change · Deadline

N66001-26-R-0030 - Academic Research MAC

The close date moved from September 28, 2026 to October 9, 2026, an extension of 11 days. Applicants now have more time to prepare and submit.

Why it matters:

Teams still assembling proposals gain about a week and a half for narrative drafting, budget finalization, letters of support, and required registrations or certifications.
The extra time may also let new or previously undecided applicants enter, so competition could increase.
Note the day of the week: September 28, 2026 is a Monday, and October 9, 2026 is a Friday. The new deadline falls at the end of a work week, so plan to submit early to avoid last-day portal problems.

Action: Update internal timelines and confirm the exact submission time (including time zone) in the official notice. No other fields changed, so nothing in the listing signals a shift in requirements or funding.

Description ChangedSep 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM

Informational change · Description