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Sole-Source Cooperative Agreement for Defense Research and Innovation Support to Virginia Tech Applied Research Cooperation

This opportunity is a sole-source cooperative agreement from Washington Headquarters Services to support defense research and innovation through the Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE). - Government Buyer: - Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) - Eligible Vendor: - Virginia Tech Applied Research Cooperation (VT-ARC) is the only eligible recipient; no other vendors or OEMs may apply - Products/Services Requested: - Facilitation of transdisciplinary collaborations between academic scholars and defense strategists - Technology scouting and market research to identify emerging capabilities and innovation opportunities - Support for concept incubation, prototyping, pilot planning, and technology transition - Development of research teams and consortia focused on problem-based research - Collaboration between university researchers and Department of Defense laboratory researchers - Support for industry/university/government engagement and workforce development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source to Virginia Tech Applied Research Cooperation - U.S. Department of Defense Laboratories and FFRDCs are not eligible to receive funds directly or via sub-awards - Focus on science, technology, and research and development services - Significant funding range: expected total funding of $50,000,000 with a minimum award of $150,000,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial product part numbers are referenced; the focus is on research, collaboration, and innovation services

Description

The Center for Foundational Academic Research and Strategic Innovation for the Defense Enterprise (C-FARSIDE) aims to bridge foundational academic research and strategic innovation for the Defense enterprise. The awardee will facilitate transdisciplinary collaborations among scholars and defense strategists to transform research into national security solutions. Responsibilities include technology scouting, supporting concept incubation and technology transition, fostering industry/university/government collaboration, and developing research teams focused on problem-based research. The program seeks to accelerate innovation and improve mission effectiveness through these activities.

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