Award
Award #W911NF26DA014
STEM Education and Network Development Contract Awarded to System Innovation 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
W911NF26DA014
NAICS
541990
This award represents a significant indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract aimed at fostering robust networks connecting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) with academia, industry, and government agencies. The recipient, System Innovation LLC, a company specializing in innovative solutions, has been entrusted with creating and strengthening these collaborative networks. The core objectives include facilitating the exchange of scientific ideas, generating new knowledge, and advancing a STEM workforce through comprehensive K-College STEM education and outreach programs. This multi-year contract, spanning five years, underscores the agency's commitment to long-term investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and collaboration. The scope involves developing and managing educational programs and facilitating partnerships vital to workforce development and scientific advancement. The award was competitively solicited to ensure the selection of a capable partner to meet these strategic goals. The contract is poised to make a substantial impact on STEM workforce development and cross-sector collaboration, vital to sustaining innovation and national defense capabilities.
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.