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Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)

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Response Deadline12/31/2028, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) supports the Department of Defense at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The contractor will perform innovation-driven research and prototyping for prime contractors on government professional services projects, encompassing basic, applied, and experimental research. Key activities include modeling, simulation, and fabrication support for exploratory research. The project requires the delivery of research papers, simulation models, physical prototypes, and test evaluation reports. Operating under NAICS code 541715, the contract was posted on March 17, 2026, with a response deadline of December 31, 2028.

General Info

RDT&E subcontract for DoD research, prototyping, and simulation support at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

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 W15P7T-25-R-MAPS.

The full solicitation package (25 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedMar 17

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Response DeadlineDec 31

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Response Deadline

12/31/2028, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 years

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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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Full Description

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Performs innovation-driven research and prototyping for prime contractors on government professional services projects. Conducts basic, applied, and experimental research, including modeling and simulation. Provides prototyping and fabrication support for exploratory research. Delivers research papers, simulation models, physical prototypes, and test evaluation reports.

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