Request for Information - University Partnership Models
Past Federal grant forecast Posted
- Opportunity number
- DEVCOM-ARL-RFI-25-01
- Agency
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Army Materiel Command
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Applications expected due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 12.431 Basic Scientific Research
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Procurement Contract, Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
- Points of contact
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- David Stepp universityrfi@army.mil
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The Army Research Laboratory, under the Department of the Army Materiel Command, is soliciting information from the academic community on university partnership models to enable agile teaming approaches that rapidly access expertise for Army science and technology needs through 2040, with responses due by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on December 6, 2024. This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; the Army is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt, provide feedback, or act on information submitted.
ARL seeks input on partnership models that differ from traditional individual principal investigator arrangements. Respondents should address agile teaming approaches, collaborative strategies leveraging university personnel and facilities, and mechanisms to work across public releasable to classified research. The RFI emphasizes strategic engagement at senior leadership levels (ARL and University Presidents), multi-level university involvement, technology protection mechanisms, expert panel assembly on emerging technologies, incorporation of multiple universities and industry partners, and support for recruiting and education initiatives with shared facilities.
Responses must be submitted as PDF documents to UniversityRFI@army.mil and include a one-page cover sheet identifying title, organization(s), respondent point of contact with full contact information, and clear RFI-25-01 association, followed by answers to specified questions. Respondents bear all costs with no reimbursement provided. Inquiries may be submitted to the same email address without proprietary or classified content; telephone inquiries are not accepted.
The RFI relates to the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431), which supports high-risk, high-payoff basic science research across chemical, life, physical, engineering, materials, and social sciences aligned with national security needs. Primary contacts are Mr. Karl A. Kappra, Principal Deputy for Strategic Partnerships, and Dr. David Stepp, ARO Chief Scientist.
Forecast synopsis
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Army Research Lab (ARL) is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI.
Request for Information (RFI): University Partnership Models
ARL is seeking input from the academic community on agile teaming approaches to enable ARL to rapidly access a broad range of experts that can support the unique needs of the future Army. Additional information on the requested approaches to established trusted partnerships with the academic community is provided below. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only, and it does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or suggest the procurement of any goods or services. The following sections of this announcement contain details on the specific scientific areas of interest, along with instructions for the submission of responses.
How is this effort meant to be different than previous efforts?
ARL recognizes that to deliver the science and technology needs for the Army of 2040 and beyond, we need to work with the world's leading experts. In addition, to tailor our research to the unique needs of the Army we need to work as a team with our university partners. This means that we need to collaborate on open (public releasable) basic science and on classified problems that incorporate an understanding of Army challenges. Although the business models that focus on working with individual principal investigators is still necessary and will continue, ARL is seeking ideas to improve partnerships with universities by collaboratively developing strategies that leverage the universities' capabilities (e.g. personnel, facilities, and infrastructure) to address the Army's science and technology gaps that exist to deliver for the Army of 2040 and beyond. ARL is interested in learning about unique mechanisms you may have in place with other organizations. Suggestions for modifications to existing contracting and partnership mechanisms are also welcome.
Eligibility
Request for Information Only
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| ARL_RFI_University_Partnership_Models_Amendment_01.pdf |
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