On December 19, 2011, the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) issued a solicitation for panel white papers. Additionally, the Panel Project Guide , which contains details on the white paper review and selection process, contracting requirements and formatting guidelines, has been updated to correspond with this solicitation.
NSRP is a collaboration of U.S. shipyards working together to reduce the cost of building, operating and repairing Navy ships. The shipbuilding industry will achieve this by improving productivity and quality through advanced technology and processes. NSRP ASE leverages public/private cooperation to manage cost-shared R&D based on a consensus Strategic Investment Plan.
The deadline for Panel Chairs to submit to SCRA those white papers which have been reviewed and selected by their respective panels is Friday, January 27, 2012.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, December 20, 2011; Image: nsrp