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USMA Solicits Innovative Research Proposals to Advance Army Technologies

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is seeking innovative research proposals to advance Army technologies and operational capabilities. - Government Buyer: - United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, under the Department of the Army Materiel Command - Solicitation issued by U.S. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, Research Triangle Park Division - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services in areas including: - Ballistics, Weapons, and Protections - Infrastructure, Energy, Resilience, and Sustainability - Materials, Measurements, and Experiments - Unmanned Systems and Space - Human Support Systems - Emerging Technologies (AI, Machine Learning, Quantum Sciences, IoT) - Life Sciences - USMA Special Programs - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Combating Terrorism - Simulations Modernization - Curriculum and Outreach - Resilient Supply Chains - Advancing Military Music Research and Innovation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must focus on novel study and experimentation to advance the state of the art or increase basic knowledge - Emphasis on collaborative research and inclusion of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) - Open to a wide range of applicants: higher education, nonprofits, governments, foreign entities, and for-profit organizations - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on research topics and campaigns - Non-discrimination in participation is required

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point seeks proposals for innovative research to enhance Army technologies and operational capabilities. Research areas include Ballistics, Weapons, and Protections; Infrastructure, Energy, Resilience and Sustainability; Materials, Measurements, and Experiments; Unmanned Systems and Space; Human Support Systems; Emerging Technologies; Life Sciences; USMA Special Programs; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Combating Terrorism; and Simulations Modernization. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations. Proposals should focus on novel study and experimentation to advance the state of the art or increase basic knowledge and understanding.

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