The Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (SOST), which is a partnership between the Office of Naval Research, Chief of Naval Operations N45, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Marine Mammal Commission, is interested in funding research pertaining to the development of audiograms for mysticetes. The Living Marine Resources (LMR) program, at the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, is leading the solicitation process and is requesting pre-proposals for this topic. Details regarding the need topic can be viewed within the official Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) N39430-18-S-2067 and associated Appendices at www.neco.navy.mil, www.fbo.gov, or at http://navysustainability.dodlive.mil/lmr/. There is no specific format required for the pre-proposal, however, the information required in the pre-proposal is outlined in Appendix A of the announcement. The pre-proposal should be consolidated into one single file and should not exceed 10 pages in length. All pre-proposals should be submitted via email to exwc_lmr_program@navy.mil. Pre-proposals for this topic will be accepted until 11:59 PM PST on 31 August 2018. If invited, offerors will be asked to submit a full proposal. Pre-proposals and full proposals will be shared with SOST representatives from each of the Federal agencies/entities listed above, in order for them to provide input on funding selections. Additionally, pre-proposals and full proposals evaluated through this BAA may be used to execute contracts or grants directly with the other Federal agencies/entities, separate from the LMR program. Anu Kumar Program Manager Living Marine Resources Program Mandy Shoemaker Deputy Program Manager Living Marine Resources Program