Innovation Program Leadership & Faculty-Level Oversight

The contract requires executive leadership for the Defense Innovation Scholars program, tasking the recipient with managing a cohort of 25 midshipmen and ensuring their academic capstone projects directly support defense technology priorities. This role demands faculty-level oversight, strategic guidance, and close coordination with defense stakeholders to align student work with current and emerging national security needs. The position is based at Annapolis, Maryland, with performance centered around the United States Naval Academy, where the selected provider will be responsible for fostering innovation, mentoring students, and delivering measurable outcomes that advance defense-relevant technological capabilities. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 611430, indicating it relates to other schools and instruction, and is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 29, 2026, limiting the window for interested parties to submit proposals. While specific funding details or point of contact information are not provided, the emphasis on operational impact and direct alignment with defense priorities underscores the critical nature of this leadership role within the broader framework of defense education and innovation initiatives.