Army Research Laboratory

The Department of the Army, Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory has a requirement for support of Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives, to create and strengthen networks that connect DoD components, military service branches, academia, and government agencies.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of the Army, Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory has a requirement for support of Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives, to create and strengthen networks that connect DoD components, military service branches, academia, and government agencies.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Agency Department of the Army, Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Solicitation Number W911NF25ROUTREACH
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 08/2025 (Estimate)
Award Date 04/2026 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $25,000,000
Competition Type  Woman Owned Small Business Set Aside
Type of Award Undetermined
Primary Requirement  Professional Services
Duration  5 years
Contract Type TBD
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
541990

All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Size Standard: $19.5 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/4976267e74634ba1ab03d19bb1668be7/view

Background

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Requirements

  • The primary focus is to create and strengthen networks that connect Department of Defense (DoD) components with academia and government agencies to facilitate the exchange of scientific ideas, advance knowledge production, and develop the STEM workforce. This mission is executed through comprehensive K-Post Doc STEM education and outreach programs, aligned with 10 U.S.C. § 2192, and 10 U.S.C. § 4144, to address the nation’s critical need for an agile and highly competent STEM-literate talent pool supporting national defense objectives.
  • The Department of Defense recognizes the strategic value of partnerships with academia and other government agencies. The mission of DoD STEM outreach programs is to create and strengthen connections with academic institutions, industrial partners, and government agencies who share common interests in advancing national security through science and technology (S&T). These collaborative networks are essential for identifying, developing, and maintaining the STEM talent necessary to support defense capabilities and ensure the Nation’s technological preeminence.

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