# Request for Information Trusted Partner Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/devcom-arl-rfi-tpp-request-for-information-trusted-partner-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360635

> Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on December 31, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DEVCOM-ARL-RFI-TPP |
| Agency | Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 31, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.431 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain feedback on an effort that will establish a cadre of trusted partners made up of external academic entities, both Institutes of Higher Education and their associated entities, capable of rapidly spinning up activity on basic scientific research across the breadth of disciplinary perspectives at ARL.

## What the grant funds

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV and GRANTS.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Do not submit any CUI or classified information to this RFI. The US Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground-Research Triangle Park (ACC-APG-RTP) Division, 800 Park Offices Drive – Suite 4229 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 is exploring options for support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The purpose of this notice is to encourage competition and exchanges of information. Additionally, response to this notice will be used to gather market research in order to identify potential offerors having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.

## Questions people ask

### Is DEVCOM-ARL-RFI-TPP still open?

No. It closed on December 31, 2025. A newer notice is open: W911NF26S1000, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).

### Who can apply for Request for Information Trusted Partner Program?

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Request for Information Trusted Partner Program?

Closed December 31, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has won Basic Scientific Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, General Dynamics Robotic Systems Inc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 3,478 awards worth $2.8 billion in that time.