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Army Science, Technology and Research Studies (STaRS)

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Research Triangle Park Division, is set to award a sole-source, five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), cost-type contract to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). This contract supports the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Science and Technology (DASA(RT)) in its mission to advocate and oversee the Army's science and technology programs, which include basic and applied research, technology development, demonstration, and transition efforts aimed at enhancing both current and future Army capabilities. The contract specifically facilitates the work of the Army Science, Technology and Research Studies (STaRS) Board, which organizes expert discussions, workshops, and studies to provide independent and objective technical analysis on critical science and technology topics relevant to Army priorities and national security challenges. The NAS, a congressionally chartered, private, non-profit society of distinguished scientists and engineers, will provide this expert analysis under statutory authority that mandates independent scientific reviews for government agencies. The sole-source nature of the award is justified under federal acquisition regulations due to the unique capabilities of NAS to deliver unbiased, expert scientific insight. The work conducted through this contract is intended to inform Army decision-making regarding science and technology resource allocation and advancement, thereby supporting innovation within the Army’s S&T framework. The contracting specialist for this opportunity is Camilo B. Asuncion, and additional inquiries can be directed to him via email.

General Info

Five-year sole-source IDIQ contract awarded to NAS for Army science and technology expert analysis.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Durham

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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PostedOct 5

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Durham

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OfficeRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Durham

Office AddressRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA

Contacts

Camilo B. Asuncion

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Full Description

The US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Research Triangle Park Division will award a sole-source, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity, Cost type contract to the National Academy of Science (NAS). The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Science and Technology (DASA(RT)) advocates and defends Army science and technology (S&T) planning and execution including, but not limited to, basic research, applied research, advanced technology development and demonstration, and transition, as well as special access programs (SAPs) within the S&T program. The Army's S&T vision is to deliver technologies that will enable the Future Force and enhance Current Force capabilities. As part of the responsibility for advocating and defending S&T, DASA(RT) requires independent, objective analysis on S&T topics, including assessments of the state of the art, potential areas for advancement, and applications of S&T topics of interest. The Army Science, Technology and Research Studies (STaRS) Board serves as a convening authority to conduct, facilitate, and manage periodic discussions, workshops, and studies on science and technical topics of interest to the U.S. Army, as determined by DASA(RT). The intent is to obtain objective, expert, independent analysis of certain topics from respected subject matter experts in selected fields to inform Army decision processes for allocating resources and addressing national security threats through advances in various scientific disciplines. The NAS is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research. The National Academy of Sciences was chartered by Congress for the express purpose of providing governmental agencies with independent reviews and analyses in science. In accordance with 36 USC 150303, at the request of the US Government, the NAS shall investigate, examine, experiment, and report on any subject of science and art. Based on the following, 10 U.S.C. 2304 {c) (5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 a sole-source award will be made to NAS. If there are any questions concerning this notice please contact Contracting Specialist, Camilo Asuncion at camilo.b.asuncion.civ@mail.mil.