Request for Information Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI)

The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) is seeking information from potential contractors to support research, analysis, development, experimentation, and implementation efforts critical to Army personnel testing, training, and leader development programs. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and non-personal services required to carry out these activities, unless specifically designated as government-furnished. This includes the design, development, testing, and evaluation of methods, tools, models, systems, and prototypes aimed at addressing current and emerging challenges in Army human performance and organizational effectiveness. The work will directly contribute to enhancing the readiness, efficiency, and leadership capabilities of Army personnel through evidence-based scientific and behavioral research. This solicitation, identified as W911NF-26-R-A101, was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541720 for research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The opportunity is not subject to any set-aside provisions and is managed by the Department of Defense through the office located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Primary point of contact is Megan Deluca, Contracting Officer, with Sydney Edmonds as secondary contact. All work is expected to be performed in Durham, North Carolina, and interested parties are directed to the SAM.gov portal for further details and submission instructions.