Internship Program Integration & Technical Development

The contract seeks to develop and integrate internship opportunities with defense innovation organizations to advance the technical and professional development of midshipmen, with a focus on hands-on experience in cutting-edge defense technologies and operational environments. These internships will be designed to bridge academic training with real-world defense applications, ensuring midshipmen gain exposure to modern innovation ecosystems within the Department of Defense. The program aims to strengthen the pipeline of technically proficient future naval officers by embedding them in high-impact defense research and development settings. Performance is centered in Annapolis, Maryland, with the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk serving as the contracting activity under the Department of Defense. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract and falls under NAICS code 611519, which pertains to other schools and instruction, indicating an educational and training-oriented framework. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, creating a narrow window for potential proposers to submit capabilities that align with the goal of fostering technical excellence and professional readiness among naval academy students through targeted, defense-sector internships.