Latest US Innovation Collaboration Contracts & Bids

This notice solicits applications for the Chain Reaction Innovations program's 2026 cohort. Selected innovators will receive funding and resources to develop their early-stage innovations in energy technology and physical sciences at Argonne National Laboratory. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum of 5 years of technology research and development experience and be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. Application materials include a detailed innovator profile, vision, business idea, resume, and technical deck. The selection process will evaluate project leaders, project concepts, business ideas, and technology fit. A cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) will be required between Argonne and the selected innovators. The application should be submitted through an online portal.

The Town of Durham is seeking a consultant to manage and lead the development of an open space plan and conservation strategy. The project timeline is 24 months, starting in July 2025. Proposals must be sealed and clearly marked proposal for open space plan and conservation strategy and submitted to the Durham Town Office, 630 Hallowell Road, by Thursday, June 26th at 10:00 AM. The proposals will be publicly opened at that time. The consultant will be responsible for various tasks, including community outreach, data collection and analysis, mapping, and developing a priority matrix for conservation parcels. The proposal should include a cost estimate per task, project personnel bios, and previous experience developing open space plans.

The Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) requires a contract with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for continued collaboration on AI research. The contract is justified as a sole-source action due to the specialized nature of the services, the need for continued collaboration, and the lack of suitable alternative providers. The period of performance is from May 29, 2025, to May 28, 2026. No option provision is included in the proposed contract. The action is supported by 10 ****, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6. 302-1. The contract is for administrative support personnel to have a desk at the Bakery Square office in Pittsburgh.

This is a notice of intent to sole source a firm fixed price contract for the rental of conference space and facilities to the College of Southern Maryland. Interested parties must register in SAM (System for Award Management) and submit their interest and capability by June 6, 2025, 10 AM EDT. Responses must demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. The facility must be located within a 10-mile radius of NSWC IHD in Indian Head, Maryland. The scope of services includes various sized rooms, furnished classrooms, a makerspace, an auditorium, parking, and common areas. Additional requirements are detailed in the attached Statement of Work. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation is being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U. S. C **** c 1. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Oral communications are not acceptable.