Market Research in support of Specialized Research and Development, Testing and Engineering

The United States Army Contracting Command (Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Research Triangle Park Division) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (NAICS 541715) to conduct market research for a future sole‑source award to a University‑Affiliated Research Center (UARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. The effort will support specialized research, development, testing, and engineering in the areas of atmosphere, cryosphere, oceans, unmanned aerial systems, space, nuclear‑treaty verification, geophysical measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), including both theoretical and practical expertise from R&D through worldwide implementation and operation. All qualified firms, including small businesses, are invited to self‑identify and demonstrate the required engineering, developmental, or research capabilities; however, this notice is informational only—no solicitation exists, no funds are available for response preparation, and requests for a solicitation will not be answered. Responses are voluntary and must be submitted by 15:00 LMT on 22 June 2026. Contact the contracting officer, Schon Zwakman, via email at schon.m.zwakman.civ@army.mil for any questions.

Notice ID

21676ec0444d441da4c7614713143464

Solicitation Number

W911NF-26-UAFUARC

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13