DEVCOM ARO TPP draft RFP Industry Day Presentation Deck 07MAY2026.pdf

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COMBAT CAPABILITIES

DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

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Gihan Oraby gihan.b.oraby.civ@army.mil Meaghan Pimsler meaghan.l.pimsler.civ@army.mil

Army Research Office Trusted Partner Program Industry Day Brief

07 MAY 2026

WELCOME

AGENDA

• Technical Overview

• Q&A

• Contracting Overview

• Q&A

• Wrap Up

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TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

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• Overall goal

• Technical areas

• Interdisciplinary areas

• Security

TRUSTED PARTNER PROGRAM (TPP)

OVERALL GOAL

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BLUF: TPP

• An innovative, enterprise-level program that is flexible, adaptive, and responsive to Army RDT&E needs within a dynamic operational environment

• Enables

• Rapid CUI/SEC/TS contracting with external academic partners

• Competitive rapid start on RDTE projects agnostic of technical field

• A range of TRL levels

• Plan: Pilot award of ~ 5

ACTIVITY SCOPE IS INCLUSIVE OF BUT

NOT EXCLUSIVE TO

• Basic and applied research

• Data science and analytics

• Technology development

• Digital Architecture

• Modeling and simulation

• Experimentation and testbed development

• Integration and demonstration

• Technology Transition to military capabilities

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TECHNICAL AREAS

• Biology (non-medical focus): Exploring the potential of biological systems for Army applications, including synthetic biology, biomaterials, and bio-integrated technologies, including cognitive enhancement and integrated sensors.

• Material Science: This research area focuses on producing and analyzing advanced materials and their interactions. This includes understanding how materials behave and interact under extreme conditions, such as weapon impacts.

• Electronics: Advancing capabilities in sensing, counter-sensing, electronic warfare, and spectrum protection.

• Chemistry: Designing and developing advanced materials with exceptional properties, including lightweight strength, self-healing capabilities, and novel manufacturing processes. Developing innovative solutions for power generation, storage, conversion

• Information Sciences: Leveraging computational power, AI, and secure networks to enhance military operations.

Research includes using artificial intelligence for decision-making, investigating human-technology teaming, and securing information across all operational domains through advanced cyber defense and encryption.

• Physics: Exploring the frontiers of quantum computing/information, advanced timing technologies, photonic/electronic devices based on emerging quantum materials, and directed energy technologies (including lasers).

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INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS

• Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI):

focused on the rapid integration of AI

• Biomanufacturing (BIO):

harnessing living systems to produce capabilities at scale,

• Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG):

overcoming the challenges of disrupted or denied logistical pathways

• Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID):

advanced communications capabilities in degraded or denied conditions, maneuver in the electromagnetic spectrum, and sense adversary capabilities

• Scared Directed Energy (SCADE):

the rapid scaling of high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems and proactive warfighter protection

• Scaled Hypersonics (SHY):

scaling production, lowering costs, and widely fielding hypersonic weapons

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TRUSTED PARTNER SECURITY

* Requirement for a facility clearance may be met if PI has access and authorization to use a facility outside their Institute for Higher Education and that facility meets facility clearance standards (i.e. University/PI has agreement to use facilities at a partner locatio n that meets facility clearance standards).

TIER FACILITY CLEARANCE* PERSONNEL CLEARANCE IT INFRASTRUCTURE

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE (SME) AND

CAPABILITIES

CUI Not Applicable ✓

Active DCSA Adjudicated Tier 1 Clearance

Possible due diligence review

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program

Tier II: 110

NIST SP 800-171 R2

Facility Subject Matter Capabilities (i.e. resources behind the fence).

cleared personnel with SME

SECRET

Secure facilities/infrastructure with personnel access controls and active clearance

Active DCSA Adjudicated Tier 3 Clearance ✓

National Industrial Security Program

(NISP)

SIPRnet on-site or access

Facility SME Capabilities (i.e.

resources behind the fence).

cleared personnel with SME

TOP SECRET

Secure facilities/infrastructure with personnel access controls and active clearance

Active DCSA Adjudicated Tier 5 Clearance ✓

National Industrial Security Program

(NISP)

JWICS on-site or access

Facility SME Capabilities (i.e.

resources behind the fence).

cleared personnel with SME

Handling and Control

SCI Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) ✓

Have required Security Clearance and SCI access ✓

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Facility

Security requirements

Facility SME Capabilities (i.e.

resources behind the fence).

cleared personnel with SME

SAP Appropriate Special Access Program (SAP) Facility Type ✓

Have required Security Clearance and read into SAP

Program

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Facility

Security requirements

Facility SME Capabilities (i.e.

resources behind the fence).

cleared personnel with SME

Links to externally facing websites https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/NISP-Tools-Resources/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/NISP-Tools-Resources/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/NISP-Tools-Resources/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/NISP-Tools-Resources/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/ https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/

TECHNICAL AREA MAPPING

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Selection Category explanation

Significant World/national leader in the field, with 5+ faculty or staff members with clearance and SME, and significant infrastructure

"behind the fence" to do work in this field

Strong World/national leader in the field, with 5+ faculty or staff members with SME, and significant infrastructure

Established World/national leader in the field, with 3-5 faculty or staff members with clearance and SME, and significant infrastructure

Spiky World/national leader in the field, with 1-2 faculty or staff members with clearance and SME, and significant infrastructure

Moderate 5+ faculty or staff members with SME, and significant infrastructure

Minor <5 faculty or staff members with SME, and some infrastructure

Interest <5 faculty or staff members with SME OR some infrastructure

None No personnel or infrastructure and no interest

B io lo g y

M a te ri a l S c ie n c e

E le c tr o n ic

C h e m is tr y

In fo rm a ti o n S c ie n c e s

P h y s ic s

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Tier 1 Clearance

Collateral Secret (SEC) Tier 3 Clearance

SEC/SCI, SEC/SAP, all Top Secret (TS) Tier 5 Clearance

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THANK YOU.

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INDUSTRY DAY FOR THE TRUSTED

PARTNER PROGRAM (TPP)

W911NF-26-R-A009

Briefer Name: Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground Research Triangle Park Division

DATE: 7 MAY 2026

CLASSIFICATION (U)

CLASSIFICATION (U)

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AGENDA

▪ Contracting Overview

• Basis for Award

• Instructions for Proposal submissions

• Evaluations for Proposal submissions

▪ Wrap-up

• Questions/Comments on Draft RFP

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INTRODUCTIONS/EXPECTATIONS

Government TPP Team

• Tahissha Holman, Contracting Officer

• Nneka Iwelu, Contract Specialist

• Matthew Lynch, Branch Chief

• Lanelle Shands, Branch Chief

• Vonetta McNeal, Division Chief

• Dr. Meaghan Pimsler, Technical Point of Contact

~Please use the chat function to ask questions throughout the briefing.~

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CONTRACTING OVERVIEW

Key Information

• Solicitation Number: W911NF-26-R-A009

• Program Name: Trusted Partner Program (TPP)

• Customer: Army Research Office (ARO)

• Contracting Division : US Army Contracting Command, Research Triangle Park

• Supporting: All Academia and Associated Research

Institutions

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(Sections L& M Highlights)

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Basis for Award

The Government anticipates awards of up to five or more Indefinite

Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts in support of the Trusted

Partner Program. This is an estimate, and the Government reserves the right to award a different number of contracts, including more or less than the anticipated range, or to make no award.

Awards will be made to the most responsible Offerors providing their overall best valued proposals to the Government.

• Appropriate consideration will be given to five (5) evaluation factors:

• Technical

• Management

• Past Performance

• *Small Business Participation

• Cost

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INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for Proposal Submission

Two Phase Process

Phase I – Pre-Evaluation Screening Compliance (i.e.pg count, sam.gov registration)

Phase II – Evaluation of Volumes 1-5

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SECTION L: INSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

Phase I- Pre-Evaluation Screening Compliance

Volume Volume Name File Name Page Limit I Technical (Factor 1) Volume 1 XXX Technical

Proposal (date). doc/.pdf

II Management (Factor 2) Volume 2 XXX

Management Proposal (date).doc/.pdf

III Past Performance (Factor 3) Volume 3 XXX

Past Performance Proposal (date).doc/.pdf

None

IV Small Business Participation (Factor 4)

Volume 4 XXX

Small Business Participation (date) .doc/.pdf

None

V Cost Volume 5 XXX Cost Proposal (date) .doc/.pdf

None

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SECTION M: EVALUATION OVERVIEW

Phase II – Evaluation of Volumes 1-5

Phase II – Volume 1: Technical

Areas of technical evaluation include:

(a) Technical capability to serve as a Trusted Partner and perform complex research that meets program objectives

(b) Submission of Secure Facilities Demonstration Video

(c) Assessment of expertise against six (6) core technical fields and six (6) critical interdisciplinary technical areas as noted in the Statement of

Objectives (SOO)

(d) Demonstrated Capabilities of Subfactors (All of Equal Importance):

• Subfactor 1.1: Technical Expertise & Alignment

• Subfactor 1.2: Research Approach & Innovation

• Subfactor 1.3: Facilities & Secure Infrastructure

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Phase II – Volume 2: Management

The management approach will be evaluated to determine the Offeror’s overall management approach and their capability to successfully execute the contract. The management approach shall clearly meet the requirements as described in section L.

L-3.2.1 – Security Management Plan

L-3.2.2 – Program, Personnel, and IP Management

L-3.2.3 – Collaboration Plan

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Phase II – Volume 3: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s record of performance as it relates to ALL solicitation requirements;

including cost, schedule, performance and management of subcontractors.

Offerors shall identify up to three (3) recent and relevant projects of similar size, scope, and complexity demonstrating their ability to perform the specified task within the last five (5) years

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Phase II – Volume 4: Small Business Participation

For Other Than Small Business (OTSB) Offerors, the

Government will evaluate Small Business Participation based solely on the submission of an acceptable Small Business

Contracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. To be eligible for award, an OTSB Offeror’s Subcontracting Plan must achieve a rating of ‘Acceptable.

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Phase II – Volume 5: Cost

The Government will provide a Sample Task for the Offerors to evaluate.

The Offeror’s cost proposal should reflect:

• Cost Reasonableness

• Cost Realism

• Completeness

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QUESTIONS

Questions

WRAP UP

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• Summary

• Recommendations

• Key Takeaways

• Action Items

• Next Steps

THANK YOU.

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