Research, Development, & Analysis for Army Training II (ARI TRAIN II)

The Research, Development, & Analysis for Army Training II (ARI TRAIN II) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the Army Research Institute for the Behavioral & Social Sciences (ARI) to support advanced research and development initiatives related to Army training methodologies. The contract focuses on building and sustaining an all-volunteer Force by conducting specialized research that enhances soldier competency, leadership adaptability, and team cohesion. Task orders under this vehicle primarily involve research and analysis services designed to improve training technologies, educational approaches, and performance measurement strategies for military personnel.

The task orders consistently demonstrate a firm fixed-price contract structure with values typically ranging from $150,000 to $900,000 and performance periods of 12-24 months. Multiple prime contractors have been awarded task orders, including Engility Services (a SAIC subsidiary), Aptima Inc., and other research and engineering firms specializing in human performance and training technologies. The contract vehicle does not utilize specific small business set-asides, and task orders cover diverse research domains such as unmanned aircraft system training, soldier decision-making processes, female engagement team integration, and collective performance measurement in Army aviation. Most task orders are funded directly by the Army Research Institute and appear to be predominantly conducted at research facilities and military training centers across the United States.