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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-11185
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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 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 NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Department of War announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) to improve the capabilities of accredited United States institutions of higher education to conduct research and educate scientists and engineers. Funding is provided for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation in areas important to national defense. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply.

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 via Grants.gov in Adobe PDF format. File names must not exceed 68 characters. Technical proposal font must be Times New Roman, 12-point, with a 25-page limit.
Contract term
12-month period of performance with an option to request a no-cost extension
Estimated value
Typical funding per grant is $50,000 to $3,000,000
Place of performance
Offsite / Applicant university facilities
Funding
2 CFR 200, DoDGARS 32 CFR 22.315(a)

Scope of work

  • Acquisition of basic research equipment or instrumentation related to long-term national security needs
  • Equipment or instrumentation system testing and acceptance travel costs

Minimum qualifications

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

Documents to include with the bid

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

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