ESTCP NH25-9784 Applied Landscape Infrastructure Research Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region

The University of Virginia has been awarded a cost-no-fee contract by the Department of Defense through the ESTCP program for the project titled “Applied Landscape Infrastructure Research Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region,” with the solicitation number W912HQ26CA040. The award was issued on May 19, 2026, under the NAICS code 541715, which classifies the work as research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract is managed by the Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers located in Alexandria, Virginia, and performance will take place in Charlottesville, Virginia, where the university will establish and operate the research center focused on landscape infrastructure innovations for the Mid-Atlantic region. The primary point of contact for the award is Shannon Benson, reachable via phone and email through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with Douglas Pohlman serving as the secondary contact. No set-aside type is specified, indicating this award is open to all eligible entities. The contract does not involve direct payment, as it is structured as a cost-no-fee arrangement, meaning funding supports project execution without profit margins. All official communications and documentation can be accessed through the SAM.gov portal using the provided unique link.