Outreach Support Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911NF26RA002
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Woman-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking outreach support services to establish and strengthen networks connecting the U.S. Department of Defense, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, academia, industry, and government agencies to promote science and technology education and outreach initiatives targeting K-12 and university levels, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions. The contractor must provide comprehensive administration and programmatic support services including developing and implementing outreach strategies, managing application processing, administering stipends and travel expenses, maintaining secure database systems, coordinating participant travel and facility access, planning and executing program events including a mandatory DoD Workshop, and generating quarterly and annual reports on program effectiveness and demographics. Key qualifications require a Program Manager with a minimum Master's degree and ten years of experience in STEM and outreach project management, and all proposals must include current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 compliance documentation. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis with Management as the most important factor, followed by Technical, Past Performance, and Cost, with offerors required to achieve a minimum "Good" rating in Management and Technical factors and "Relevant" status with "Satisfactory Confidence" or better in Past Performance to be eligible for award. The written question deadline was extended to February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, and the proposal submission deadline has been extended to March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.
This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Business concerns and represents a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity multiple award contract with a total maximum ceiling of $49 million, consisting of three line items: Item 0001 for STEM Outreach under Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee pricing ($47 million maximum), Item 0002 for STEM Outreach under Firm-Fixed-Price ($1.5 million maximum), and Item 0003 for Other Direct Costs under Cost-No-Fee pricing ($500,000 maximum). The contract will include a concurrent task order award with a minimum government obligation of $2,500, and the base ordering period is five years with a facility security clearance required prior to award. Performance of work will be conducted at contractor facilities in Continental United States locations, and proposals must be submitted in five volumes: Management (maximum 30 pages), Technical response (maximum 25 pages), Past Performance (maximum three pages each for up to three examples), Cost/Pricing (no page restrictions), and Cover Letter (maximum 3 pages). No current incumbent or contractor names are identified in the solicitation documents, and only one proposal per corporation will be accepted.
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Update #6 · Latest ·
Amendment 2 has been posted as of 24 Feb 2026. New proposal due date is 11 March 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.
The primary objective is to establish and strengthen networks that connect the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and its Government Partners with academia, industry, and other government agencies. These networks aim to promote the exchange of scientific ideas, the generation of knowledge, and the development of a skilled research and engineering workforce through the implementation of K-12 and university focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. These efforts support the nation's need for an agile, highly capable, and technically proficient talent pool. To achieve these goals, The DoD and Army's vision includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs that equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for the future workforce. This network also supports the achievement of DoD and Army objectives and helps maintain the United States' leadership in science and technology.
Update #5 ·
20 Feb 2026 Update: The Government is reviewing submitted questions and will post an amendment containing answer to submitted questions.
Industry Webinar scheduled - 10 February 2026 at 1:30 PM EST. Please use the following link to register - https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SzVr1qPKQ6uOV5yGmSgxRA.
The primary objective is to establish and strengthen networks that connect the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and its Government Partners with academia, industry, and other government agencies. These networks aim to promote the exchange of scientific ideas, the generation of knowledge, and the development of a skilled research and engineering workforce through the implementation of K-12 and university focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. These efforts support the nation's need for an agile, highly capable, and technically proficient talent pool. To achieve these goals, The DoD and Army's vision includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs that equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for the future workforce. This network also supports the achievement of DoD and Army objectives and helps maintain the United States' leadership in science and technology.
Update #4 ·
Industry Webinar scheduled - 10 February 2026 at 1:30 PM EST. Please use the following link to register - https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SzVr1qPKQ6uOV5yGmSgxRA.
The primary objective is to establish and strengthen networks that connect the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and its Government Partners with academia, industry, and other government agencies. These networks aim to promote the exchange of scientific ideas, the generation of knowledge, and the development of a skilled research and engineering workforce through the implementation of K-12 and university focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. These efforts support the nation's need for an agile, highly capable, and technically proficient talent pool. To achieve these goals, The DoD and Army's vision includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs that equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for the future workforce. This network also supports the achievement of DoD and Army objectives and helps maintain the United States' leadership in science and technology.
Update #3 ·
Industry Webinar scheduled 4 February 2026 will be rescheduled. An update will be posted when the webinar is rescheduled along with an amendment to the solicitation providing a new question deadline.
The primary objective is to establish and strengthen networks that connect the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and its Government Partners with academia, industry, and other government agencies. These networks aim to promote the exchange of scientific ideas, the generation of knowledge, and the development of a skilled research and engineering workforce through the implementation of K-12 and university focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. These efforts support the nation's need for an agile, highly capable, and technically proficient talent pool. To achieve these goals, The DoD and Army's vision includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs that equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for the future workforce. This network also supports the achievement of DoD and Army objectives and helps maintain the United States' leadership in science and technology.
Update #2 ·
Webniar will be held on 4 February 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM EST. Please use the following to attend the event: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SzVr1qPKQ6uOV5yGmSgxRA
The primary objective is to establish and strengthen networks that connect the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and its Government Partners with academia, industry, and other government agencies. These networks aim to promote the exchange of scientific ideas, the generation of knowledge, and the development of a skilled research and engineering workforce through the implementation of K-12 and university focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. These efforts support the nation's need for an agile, highly capable, and technically proficient talent pool. To achieve these goals, The DoD and Army's vision includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs that equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for the future workforce. This network also supports the achievement of DoD and Army objectives and helps maintain the United States' leadership in science and technology.
Update #1 ·
The primary objective is to establish and strengthen networks that connect the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and its Government Partners with academia, industry, and other government agencies. These networks aim to promote the exchange of scientific ideas, the generation of knowledge, and the development of a skilled research and engineering workforce through the implementation of K-12 and university focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. These efforts support the nation's need for an agile, highly capable, and technically proficient talent pool. To achieve these goals, The DoD and Army's vision includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs that equip individuals with the skills and experience necessary for the future workforce. This network also supports the achievement of DoD and Army objectives and helps maintain the United States' leadership in science and technology.
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