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Institutional Developmental Assistance (HBCU/MSI/SBDC)

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Response Deadline01/30/2027, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Institutional Developmental Assistance (HBCU/MSI/SBDC), provides academic and research support for prime contractors operating under the Army Mentor-Protégé Program. The scope of work includes performing academic research, validating technical concepts, supporting small business acceleration through APEX or SBDC, and providing manufacturing assistance via MIIs or MEPs. Deliverables consist of research papers and validation reports, with performance centered at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Eligible participants must hold status as an authorized HBCU, MSI, APEX, SBDC, WBC, MII, or MEP. The opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense under the W6QK Acc-Apg agency, with a NAICS code of 541715. The response deadline for this opportunity is January 30, 2027.

General Info

Academic and research support for Army Mentor-Protégé Program, deadline January 30, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BAAARMYMPPI25001.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) ARMY MPP-I-25-001

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Timeline

PostedJan 23

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Response DeadlineJan 30

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Response Deadline

01/30/2027, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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Provides academic and research support for prime contractors on Army Mentor-Protégé Program projects. Performs academic research, validation of technical concepts, small business acceleration via APEX/SBDC, and manufacturing support via MIIs or MEPs. Requires status as an authorized HBCU, MSI, APEX, SBDC, WBC, MII, or MEP. Delivers research papers and validation reports.

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