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DoD Solicitation for Major Research Equipment (DURIP) for Higher Education Institutions

This opportunity is a Department of Defense (DoD) solicitation for the FY27 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), managed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and jointly sponsored with the Army Research Office (ARO) and Office of Naval Research (ONR). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) - Army Research Office (ARO) - Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Purpose: - Funding for the acquisition of major research equipment or instrumentation to support research and education in areas important to national defense - Eligibility: - Only accredited U.S. institutions of higher education are eligible - For-profit organizations are not eligible - Funding Details: - Approximately $28 million in total funding - Individual awards typically range from $50,000 to $3,000,000 - Maximum award for AFOSR is $7,000,000 - Products/Services Requested: - Applicants propose the specific equipment or instrumentation to be acquired - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are listed in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Focus on major equipment purchases that cannot be funded through single-investigator awards - Equipment must enhance research and education capabilities in defense-relevant areas

Description

The Department of Defense announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) to enhance the capabilities of accredited U.S. institutions of higher education in conducting research and educating scientists and engineers in national defense areas. The program provides funds for acquiring research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible. The total funding is approximately $28 million, with typical awards ranging from $50,000 to $3,000,000, and a maximum award limit of $7,000,000 for AFOSR.

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