# Award #W911NF26DA008

Multi-Year Contract to Enhance STEM Networks and Education by Chitra Productions LLC

**Buyer:** Department of the Army

**Award Amount:** $49,000,000.00
**Ceiling:** $49,000,000.00

**Awarded:** June 26, 2026
**Period of Performance:** Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 25, 2031

**Identifier:** W911NF26DA008
**NAICS:** 541990

This award represents a multi-year indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract given to Chitra Productions LLC, a company specializing in educational and outreach program management, aimed at fostering STEM education. The contract focuses on creating and strengthening collaborative networks among DEVCOM ARL, academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to facilitate the exchange of scientific ideas, knowledge production, and development of a STEM workforce through K-12 to college outreach programs. The significance of this contract lies in its role in supporting a long-term strategic STEM workforce pipeline essential for innovation and national security. The work includes organizing and managing STEM education initiatives and outreach activities to build connections and promote STEM learning at multiple educational levels. Awarded through competitive means (as typical for IDV contracts supporting government outreach), the contract spans a multi-year period, commencing in mid-2026 and extending to mid-2031, ensuring sustained impact and engagement. No additional subcontractor or solicitation details are provided for this award.

### Description

CREATE AND STRENGTHEN NETWORKS TO CONNECT THE DEVCOM ARL, ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FACILITATE EXCHANGE OF SCIENTIFIC IDEAS, PRODUCE KNOWLEDGE, DEVELOPMENT OF A STEM WORKFORCE THROUGH K-COLLEGE STEM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

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