INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Announces Availability of Premier National Test Ranges
ID: ATEC_122025Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26a68fbc81d94990b039b0a7a4d3f356/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is offering an opportunity for industry partners, academia, and government agencies to utilize its premier national test ranges located in Maryland and other states. This initiative aims to streamline access to ATEC's world-class test and evaluation infrastructure, enabling partners to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in unique environments that support rapid capability maturation. ATEC's facilities include specialized centers for various mission areas, such as the Aberdeen Test Center for combat vehicle testing and the Dugway Proving Ground for chemical and biological defense systems, among others. Interested parties can contact the ATEC Test Operations Division at usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.g3-5-test-ops-division@army.mil or call 1-520-672-4317 for inquiries and to discuss specific testing requirements.

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    ATEC Test Operations Division
    1-520-672-4317
    usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.g3-5-test-ops-division@army.mil
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