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Army Research Lab RFI: University Partnership and Teaming Models for Future S&T Needs

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking input from universities on innovative partnership models to support Army science and technology needs for 2040 and beyond. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (ARL) - Under the Department of the Army Materiel Command - Scope of Request: - Request for Information (RFI) targeting the academic community - Focused on agile teaming approaches and partnership models, not procurement of products or services - Key Requirements: - Descriptions of existing or proposed partnership models and organizational structures - Mechanisms for rapid access to a broad range of experts - Ability to collaborate on both open and classified research - Methods for assembling panels of cleared academic experts - Strategies for technology protection, recruiting, education, and professional development - Approaches for incorporating other universities and industry partners - Models that accelerate research transition and address Army-specific challenges - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is an information-gathering effort focused on collaborative research structures, not product acquisition.

Description

The Army Research Lab (ARL) is seeking input from the academic community on agile teaming approaches to enable rapid access to a broad range of experts supporting the future Army's unique needs. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather ideas on improving partnerships with universities by leveraging their capabilities to address Army science and technology gaps for 2040 and beyond. The RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or procurement of goods or services. Respondents are asked to describe existing or new partnership models, organizational structures, or mechanisms that meet specified criteria, including collaboration logistics, technology protection, and support for recruiting and education.

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