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Request for Information – University Partnership Models

ID: DEVCOM-ARL-RFI-25-01 • Type: Forecasted

Description

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.

Background
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from the academic community on agile teaming approaches. The goal is to enable ARL to rapidly access a broad range of experts that can support the unique needs of the future Army, particularly in delivering science and technology needs for the Army of 2040 and beyond. This RFI is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or suggest the procurement of any goods or services.

Grant Details
ARL seeks information from universities regarding proposed partnership models that will:
- Enable strategic engagement at the ARL Senior Leader/University President level, alongside collaborative engagements at the researcher level.
- Facilitate collaboration across various sensitivity levels, from public release to classified.
- Develop methods to collaboratively protect U.S. research and technology.
- Explore university structures that may include incorporating other universities and industry.
- Focus on tailoring research to accelerate the transition of research and technology to government laboratories and industry.
- Support recruiting, education, shared facilities, and professional development.
- Provide the ability to rapidly leverage existing and new partnerships between ARL and academia to address emerging topics of interest to the Army.
- Establish a panel of diverse academic experts cleared to provide advice on emerging technology supporting future Army capabilities.

Eligibility Requirements
Responses are welcomed from academia capable and qualified sources from within and outside of the United States. There are no specific eligibility requirements outlined beyond this general invitation.

Grant Value
This RFI does not specify a total value for grants or potential value of individual awards as it is solely for information gathering purposes.
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Overview

Agency
Army Materiel Command (AMC) [DoD - USA]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Other
Procurement Contract
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.431 - Basic Scientific Research
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 10/24/24 Army Materiel Command forecasted grant opportunity DEVCOM-ARL-RFI-25-01 for Request for Information – University Partnership Models. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.431 Basic Scientific Research.

Timing

Posted Date
Oct. 24, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Synopsis Response Date
Dec. 6, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST Forecasted
Last Updated
Nov. 22, 2024, 9:04 a.m. EST
Version
2

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Request for Information Only

Contacts

Contact
Mr. Karl A. Kappra Principal Deputy for Strategic Partnerships Dr. David Stepp ARO Chief Scientist
Contact Email
universityrfi@army.mil   Profile
Email Description
Primary Points of Contacts
Additional Information
Collaborative Research Alliance (CRA) – DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Additional Information Site
https://arl.devcom.army.mil/collaborate-with-us/opportunity/collaborative-research-alliance/

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