A--DOI-ETA-FY26-30

The Government is issuing a new, non‑incumbent research‑and‑development solicitation for prototype projects that advance scientific relevance and technical innovation. Offerors must submit a White Paper (due flexibly, with final offers expected by 30 June 2026) that provides a detailed description of objectives, scientific relevance, technical approach, and expected significance, including a task‑by‑task rationale, feasibility analysis, risk identification and mitigation, and a comparison to the current state‑of‑the‑art. Proposals must also contain a complete team organization and management plan (key personnel, effort percentages, facilities, previous accomplishments, and internal communication), a research data management plan, IP‑rights articulation (unlimited or Government‑purpose rights), and a high‑level cost and schedule estimate by Federal FY. At least one‑third of total project costs must be sourced from non‑federal funds (cost sharing is encouraged but not an evaluation factor), and offerors should identify any government support needed (facilities, equipment, materials) and any resources they will provide at no cost. Eligibility is open to U.S. entities, including academic institutions, subject to organizational conflict‑of‑interest and collaboration requirements. The solicitation requires compliance with sections on technical data and software restrictions, OCI waivers, and acknowledgment statements for academic partners. No ceiling value is provided, and the award will be based on the technical merit of the approach, the uniqueness of the proposed solution relative to existing research, and the feasibility of transitioning deliverables to operational use.

Notice ID

d79c75d19ea649d3ba118f3a716c9113

Solicitation Number

DOIDFBO260047

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AJ11