REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS
ID: RFI-HC-26-01-MBMIEType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/99f51a6061504e21babaeb30fa65ecd1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground-Research Triangle Park (ACC-APG-RTP), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore options for support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). This RFI aims to gather insights and gauge interest from potential offerors who possess the capabilities and relationships necessary to meet the requirements outlined in the notice. The information collected will assist in planning and does not imply any commitment to contract or provide feedback on submissions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses voluntarily to the MBMIS-RFI inbox at MBMIS-RFI@army.mil, as no funding amount or specific deadlines are provided in this notice.

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    MBMIS-RFI inbox
    MBMIS-RFI@army.mil
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