Request for Information Trusted Partner Program
ID: DEVCOM-ARL-RFI-TPPType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DURHAMRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cad7dbff0a084041914848ac6a97b151/view
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    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 identify academic institutions interested in participating in a Trusted Partner Program (TPP) to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The RFI aims to gather market research on potential offerors capable of conducting basic scientific research and providing science, technology, and engineering support across eleven key technical fields, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary projects and the ability to handle sensitive information. Responses to this RFI are voluntary and will inform the potential establishment of a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract, with submissions due by December 31, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Meaghan Pimsler at meaghan.l.pimsler.civ@army.mil.

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    Meaghan Pimsler
    meaghan.l.pimsler.civ@army.mil
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    DEVCOM ARL TPP RFI.vRELEASE.pdf
    This Request for Information (RFI) from the US Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground-Research Triangle Park (ACC-APG-RTP) seeks to identify academic institutions interested in supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The RFI aims to establish a Trusted Partner Program (TPP) with external academic entities capable of rapidly conducting basic scientific research across ARL's disciplinary perspectives. A Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract is being considered. The objective is to gather market research on academic institutions that can provide science, technology, and engineering support for ARL, covering basic and applied research, as well as advanced technology development, particularly those capable of handling sensitive information. The RFI outlines eleven key technical fields for support, emphasizing interdisciplinary projects. Respondents are asked to detail their interest, security clearances, IT infrastructure, research capabilities, expertise alignment with ARL, interdisciplinary experience, technology transition track record, and programmatic/financial considerations. Responses are due by December 31, 2025.
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