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Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

W911NF26S0095

Source closing date: 2026-11-06.

Applications must be received no later than 06 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Department of Army:The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding.

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

This competition is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering except for-profit educational institutions. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to participate in this competition.

Source award range (USD): 50000.00 – 3000000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement

W911NF-27-R-A001

Source closing date: 2026-12-03.

The Department of War (DoW) seeks innovative applications to cooperatively partner with eligible entities in the implementation and execution of the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program. The Department intends to award ONE (1) CA award, with a maximum award of up to $1,300M over a ten-year period of performance.  The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) supports the Department's priorities to improve lethality, warfighting, and readiness by developing America’s future technical workforce poised to create advanced technologies, tools, and capabilities necessary to ensure the United States (U.S.) military remains the most powerful and a…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

To be qualified potential applicants must have the following: •Management capability and adequate financial and technical resources to administer the program of activities envisioned under the SMART Program, •A satisfactory record of administering such programs or activities (if a prior recipient of an award) •A satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics • Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a CA under applicable laws and regulation.

Source award range (USD): 0.00 – 1300000000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement

W911NF-20-S-0008

Source closing date: 2027-03-31.

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." The United States Military Academy is located at West Point, New York. USMA executes research to enhance the education of cadets, develop the faculty professionally, and address important issues facing the Army and the Nation. In addition, the Academy conducts research and analysis in emerging fields that may real…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific, technology, engineering, mathematics, education, policy development, ethics, culture, history, and economic analyses projects and proposals. Whitepapers and proposals will be evaluated only if they are for novel study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state of the art or increasing basic knowledge and understanding. Whitepapers and proposals focused on specific devices or components are beyond the scope of this BAA.For foreign public entities or foreign organizations, see Section II.C.3.a below for further information. There is no restriction on the place of performance for awards issued under this BAA.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

W911NF26S1000

Source closing date: 2027-04-09.

Applications must be received no later than 09 April 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Army Research Office (ARO): DoW's MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. The program was initiated 40 years ago and it has regularly produced significant scientific breakthroughs with far reaching consequences to the fields of science, economic growth, and revolutionary new military technologies. Key to the program’s success is the close management of the MURI projects by Service Program Officers and their active role in providing research guidance. See Section I. Other Information for topic descriptions and more information.

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

This MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education. To the extent that it is part of a U.S. institution of higher education and is not designated as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) is eligible to submit a proposal to this MURI competition and/or receive MURI funds. Ineligible organizations (e.g., industry, DoD laboratories, FFRDCs, and foreign entities) may collaborate on the research but may not receive MURI funds directly or via subaward.

Source award range (USD): 0.00 – 7500000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)

W911NF21S0009

Source closing date: 2027-04-30.

The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). The mission of the LQC can be captured in three broad goals: 1) pursue disruptive fundamental research and enabling technologies with a focus on qubit development for quantum computing and other applications (such as sensing); 2) grow deep, collaborative partnerships to tackle the most difficult and relevant long-term problems in quantum information science and technology; and 3) build a quantum workforce of tomorro…

Eligibility information: Independent school districts; Individuals; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

W911NF-23-S-0001

Source closing date: 2027-11-20.

The purpose of this combined Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research proposals for submission to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) for funding consideration.   Prior to this announcement, ARL announced two separate BAAs to support the mission: 1) W911NF-17-S-0002 titled “Army Research Laboratory Army Research Office Broad Agency Announcement for Fundamental Research”; and 2) W911NF-17-S-000…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses). For ARO Targeted Opportunities, please see the specific eligibility requirements in the II.A.3 ARO Targeted Opportunities section above. For specific Other Transactions for Prototypes eligibility requirements, please see the “Other Transaction for Prototype or Production” section within the II.B. Federal Award Information section.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH

W911NF-23-S-0003

Source closing date: 2028-01-04.

The purpose of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 35 and Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.204 (henceforth referred to as “BAA”) is to solicit research proposals for submission to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC) for funding consideration.   The DAC is the Army's foundation for data-driven analytical decisions across the lifecycle to ensure overmatch for a lethal Army. DAC’s mission is to: Inform Army modernization and readiness decisions with objective Analysis enabled through Tool devel…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Unless dictated by the award instrument type, eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses). For specific Other Transactions for Prototypes eligibility requirements, please see the “Other Transaction for Prototype or Production” section within the II.B. Federal Award Information section.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

W911NF-23-S-0010

Source closing date: 2028-04-30.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which sets forth research areas of interest to the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), is issued under the provisions of paragraph 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the acquisition of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement through the competitive selection of proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 4021, and 10 U.S.C. 4022, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and app…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Proposals are sought from institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and for- profit organizations, domestic or foreign, for research and development (R&D) in those areas specified in SECTION II. A of this BAA. Foreign organization and foreign public entities are advised that security restrictions may apply that could preclude their participation in these efforts. Countries included on the U.S. State Department List of Countries that Support Terrorism are excluded from participation in these efforts.Government Laboratories, Federal Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and U.S. Service Academies are not eligible to participate as prime Contractors or Recipients under this BAA. If a proposal selected for award includes the involvement of a Government laboratory, Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or U.S. Service Academy, award funds allocated for the involvement of Government laboratories, FFRDCs, and/or U.S. Service Academies will be directly provided from ARI to the respective Government laboratory, FFRDC or U.S. Service Academy via a Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR). No award funds will be channeled directlyfrom a prime awardee (e.g., Contractor or Recipient) to a Government laboratory, FFRDC, orU.S. Service Academy.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS

W911NF-24-S-0008

Source closing date: 2029-04-04.

This BAA sets forth research areas of interest to the Army Applications Lab (AAL). This BAA is issued under paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of basic and applied research proposals, and 10 U.S.C. 2358, 10 U.S.C. 2371, and 10 U.S.C. 2371b, which provide the authorities for issuing awards under this announcement for basic and applied research. The definitions of basic and applied research may be found at 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 22.105. The definitions of basic and applied research may be found at 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 22.105. Proposals su…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Eligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific research in areas provided within the BAA.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted notice

Staff Research Program

W911NF25S0007

Source closing date: 2030-06-02.

The ARO is soliciting proposals for Staff Research Program opportunities. The purpose of the program is to enable ARO scientific staff to maintain and expand professional competence in support of fulfilling the ARO mission through the conduct of hands-on, basic research. The staff research will be performed collaboratively with institutions external to ARO. Staff research efforts will involve scientific study directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge and scientific understanding in engineering, physical, life and information sciences, when there is an intersection with the interests and capabilities of the partic…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

Eligible applicants under this FOA include institutions of higher education with recognized capability for scientific research in mechanical sciences, mathematical sciences, electronics, computing science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials science, network science, and environmental sciences.

Source award range (USD): 200000.00 – 10000000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted — date requires source check

Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC)

W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC

Source closing date: No single date reported — read the notice.

**READ FULL SPECIAL NOTICE FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS**Per Special Notice, White Paper Submissions due via email to POCs in notice no later than 29 May 2020 at 11:59PM (EDT). For those invited to submit full proposals, full proposal submissions due via grants.gov no later than 14 July 2020 at 11:59PM (EDT).

**PLEASE REVIEW FULL SPECIAL NOTICE** Funding Opportunity Title: Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC) Funding Instrument Type: Technology investment agreement The aim of this Special Notice under the ARL BAA (W911NF-17-S-0003), under Grants.gov Opportunity W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC, is to fund a team or multiple teams to design, manufacture, and deliver a battery-powered atomic clock that achieves identical (or better) size, weight, and power (SWaP) and performance to the commercially available chip-scale atomic clock (CSAC) with a selling price goal of < $300/unit in high volume.   Precise timing is critical for numerou…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

This special notice seeks proposals from one or more for-profit firms in accordance with 32 CFR 37.210. A consortium, led by a for-profit firm, is also encouraged.

Cost sharing: Listed as required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted — date requires source check

Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver

W911NF-22-S-0011

Source closing date: No single date reported — read the notice.

Proposals for Cycle 2 are due no later than 24 April 2024.

**UPDATE 5 APRIL 2024: The proposal submission date has been updated to 24 April 2024. The FOA has been amended to reflect this submission date and include a Question and Answer document based on questions received from interested applicants. Other than the updated proposal submission date in the FOA, the actual FOA Amendment has not been changed. However, the answers provided in the Q&A; document are considered part of the FOA Amendment.** **CYCLE 2 UPDATE 20 MARCH 2024 - THE OPPORTUNITY WEBINAR FOR CYCLE 2 WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA MS TEAMS AT 1500 EDT ON 22 MARCH 2024 AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

It is our goal for the program to include a diverse group of Applicants with varied long-term interests.Applicants may be institutions of higher education, for-profit, or non-profit organizations. FederallyFunded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) may propose as well, with effort as allowed bytheir sponsoring agency and in accordance with their sponsoring agency policy. Proposals may consistof teams from any combination of organizations (e.g., prime and subawardees), but this is not arequirement for award and award will only be made to a single entity.

Source award range (USD): 100000.00 – 2300000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

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