Trusted Partner Program-Draft Solicitation-Advance Notice to Industry
The U.S. Army is notifying academic institutions of an upcoming opportunity to become trusted partners for rapid, sensitive research and is seeking industry feedback.
Funder: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026
Funding Amounts: Expected 5 awards; funding levels not specified in advance notice.
Summary: Advance notice for a program seeking academic and nonprofit partners to conduct sensitive basic and applied scientific research relevant to the U.S. Army.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; details and final solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.
Description
The Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command is issuing an advance notice for the Trusted Partner Program, seeking feedback from potential applicants prior to the full solicitation. The program aims to establish a cadre of multiple trusted partners—primarily academic institutions and associated entities—capable of rapidly initiating work on sensitive basic and applied scientific research across a broad range of disciplines relevant to Army priorities. The goal is to enable swift, secure collaboration on R&D initiatives that support military readiness and technological advancement.
