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Defense University Research Instrumentation Program Service

Washington, DCDistrict of Columbia, USADue Friday, November 6, 2026
Client
Washington, DC
RFP Number
DRA-11186
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Description

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The government authority seeks proposals for the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program Service. This service supports basic research, defined as systematic study to increase fundamental knowledge and understanding in physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs. The performance of the work will be offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations within the USA. The buyer is looking for proposals and has not stated a specific budget. Application inquiries and questions are due by October 16, 2026, and applications must be received by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from DRA 11186 2026 07 30 08 20 03 tls9s 7bWwa X26Jr.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Department of War is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program. The program provides funding to accredited United States institutions of higher education for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation to improve capabilities to conduct basic research and educate scientists and engineers in defense-related fields. For-profit organizations are not eligible to bid.

Issued by
Department of War
Application Inquiries and Questions
16 October 2026
Applications must be received no later than
06 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time
How to submit
Electronic via Grants.gov
Submission details
Submitted online through Grants.gov workspace. Attachments must be in Adobe PDF format, without macros or password protection, and file names must not exceed 68 characters. Technical proposals are limited to 25 pages.
Contract term
12-month period of performance
Estimated value
Typical funding per grant is $50,000 to $3,000,000
Place of performance
Offsite
Funding
2 CFR Part 200

Scope of work

  • Acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation

Minimum qualifications

  • Accredited United States institution of higher education
  • Active registration in System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • Obtain and maintain ORCID for all key personnel

Documents to include with the bid

  • SF-424 (R&R) Cover Page
  • Project Summary/Abstract
  • Project Narrative / Technical Proposal
  • Research and Related Budget Form (SF R&R Budget)
  • Budget Justification Attachment
  • R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form
  • Biosketch Form
  • Current and Pending Support Form
  • Collaborators and Other Affiliations
  • Signed Privacy Act Statement consent form for Covered Individuals

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