Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #W911NF25S0007
Army Research Office Staff Research Program for Collaborative Basic and Applied Research
Buyer
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Posted
June 03, 2025
Respond By
June 03, 2030
Identifier
W911NF25S0007
NAICS
541715
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory, Army Research Office (ARO) is seeking proposals for its Staff Research Program to foster collaborative basic and applied research with higher education institutions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) - Army Research Laboratory, Army Research Office (ARO) - Contracting Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Research Triangle Park Division - Eligible Participants: - Institutions of higher education with recognized scientific research capabilities - Products/Services Requested: - Collaborative basic and applied research services in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences - Research to be managed and directed by ARO scientists, conducted at the institution's facilities or field sites - Emphasis on open publication, student education, and professional development - Notable Requirements: - Awards will be made as cooperative agreements (no fee or profit allowed) - No cost sharing required - Substantial government involvement in research planning and management - Risk-based security reviews for foreign influence - Research must be fundamental in nature, supporting open publication and dissemination - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research program solicitation - Period of Performance: - Awards may last up to 36 months, with applications accepted over a five-year window - Place of Performance: - Research to be performed at the facilities of the awarded higher education institutions, with contracting managed by the Army's Research Triangle Park Division
Description
The Army Research Office (ARO) is soliciting proposals for the Staff Research Program to enable ARO scientific staff to maintain and expand professional competence through hands-on, basic research conducted collaboratively with external institutions. The research focuses on advancing knowledge in engineering, physical, life, and information sciences, intersecting with the interests of participating institutions. ARO scientists will manage and direct research at the institution's facilities but will not be named as principal investigators. The program supports publication, presentation, and student education in accordance with cooperative agreement terms.