This is a call for solutions for an Advanced Manufacturing Applied Research Technology Development Center. The Army seeks to establish a center to act as a trusted government agent for advanced manufacturing research, development, and coordination. Responsibilities include aligning with Army and DoD strategies and transitioning technologies. The submission deadline for solution briefs is June 19, 2026. Offerors must comply with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. Security clearances may be required. The contract will be an IDIQ. Evaluation will focus on technical merit, management, security, cost/price, past performance, and small business participation.
The deadline to submit solution briefs is Friday, June 19, 2026, at 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time.
The award will be based on an evaluation of five factors for the research center: technical, management/security, cost/price, past performance, and small business. For Task Order 1, evaluation factors include approach (technical merit, tech advancement, safety/HSI), schedule, feasibility/risk, cost/price realism, and small business utilization.
Offerors must possess a unique entity ID (UEI) and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). They must also be determined responsible by the contracting officer and not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise prohibited from receiving an award. For classified work, personnel will require active security clearances.
All technical or general pre-proposal inquiries and questions should be submitted no later than Friday, May 22, 2026, at 17:00 EDT.