# Award #W911NF26DA009

Multi-Year STEM Outreach and Networking Contract with Guardians of Honor, 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:** W911NF26DA009
**NAICS:** 541990

This indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract was awarded to Guardians of Honor, LLC, a firm specializing in educational and networking initiatives that foster collaboration among government, academia, and industry. The contract's primary focus is to create and strengthen networks connecting the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) with these entities to facilitate the exchange of scientific ideas and knowledge. A significant aspect of the contract is the development of a STEM workforce through comprehensive K-college STEM education and outreach programs, aiming to bolster science and technology proficiency for future generations. This long-term agreement signifies a strategic investment in cultivating innovation and human capital essential for national defense research and development. The scope includes designing and implementing educational programs, coordinating collaborative networks, and supporting STEM outreach efforts across various educational levels. The award was competitively procured under an IDV, ensuring alignment with agency requirements for scientific collaboration and workforce development. Performance is scheduled over a substantial multi-year period, reflecting the ongoing commitment to education and research partnerships anticipated to have lasting impacts on STEM engagement nationwide.

### 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.

[View original record](https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_W911NF26DA009_9700)