Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #W911NF26RA009
Trusted Partner Program: Sensitive Scientific Research Services for U.S. Army
Buyer
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Posted
April 22, 2026
Identifier
W911NF26RA009
NAICS
541715, 541720
The Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command is preparing to launch the Trusted Partner Program, aimed at engaging academic and non-profit research institutions for sensitive scientific research in support of Army needs. - Government Buyer: - Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command - Scope of Work: - Establish a cadre of trusted partners to conduct basic and applied scientific research across diverse disciplines - Research must be sensitive in nature and relevant to U.S. Army priorities - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only public and private institutes of higher education and non-profit research institutions (as defined by federal statutes) are eligible - Entities must be capable of rapid project initiation - Up to five awards are anticipated - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a programmatic solicitation for research services - Unique Aspects: - Focus on rapid initiation of sensitive research - Strict eligibility limited to academic and non-profit research entities
Description
This is an advance notice to industry for an upcoming requirement to establish a cadre of multiple trusted partners composed of academic entities, including institutes of higher education and their associated entities. The partners will be capable of rapidly beginning work on sensitive basic and applied scientific research relevant to the U.S. Army across various disciplinary perspectives. The solicitation is aimed at institutes of higher education and non-profit research institutions. The opportunity is forecasted for fiscal year 2026 with expected awards of five contracts.