Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #R&ENDEPSTEMFY22RFI
RFI for STEM Consortia Models to Support DoD Workforce Development
Buyer
Washington Headquarters Services/Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) on behalf of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering)
Posted
July 27, 2021
Respond By
September 10, 2021
Identifier
R&ENDEPSTEMFY22RFI
NAICS
541720
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input from the STEM education community to inform Department of Defense workforce development initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Washington Headquarters Services/Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this RFI - Products/Services Requested: - Models and approaches for STEM education consortia - Programs to transition students from 2-year community colleges to 4-year STEM degrees - Technical training and certificate programs in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing - Initiatives to attract veterans and underserved populations to STEM fields - Evidence-based examples and impact assessment methodologies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on fostering partnerships among academia, non-profits, and industry - Focus on diversity, agility, and workforce readiness - No security clearance required - Responses will inform future funding opportunities under the National Defense Education Program (NDEP)
Description
This Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Defense seeks input on effective models for STEM education consortia focused on transitioning students from 2-year community college STEM programs to 4-year institutions and preparing a diverse workforce through technical training and certificate programs. The RFI aims to gather information from a broad range of entities including non-profits, academia, and businesses to inform future solicitations. Key focus areas include attracting veterans and underserved populations to STEM, fostering partnerships, promoting degree transitions, and technical training in areas like AI and cyber. Responses will help shape future funding opportunities to support DoD STEM workforce development.