DRAFT for Advance Manufacturing Applied Research & Technology Development Center (AdvMARTDC)

The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Orlando Division, is seeking to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Applied Research & Technology Development Center (AdvMARTDC). This facility will serve as a trusted government agent to coordinate internal and external research aligned with Army and Department of War strategies. Core responsibilities include performing applied research and transitioning advanced manufacturing technologies to Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, the Organic Industrial Base, the Defense Industrial Base, and Joint Service stakeholders. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ12 for General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research.

The acquisition is being considered for full and open competition with no set-aside (NONE; NONE) and the intent to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This draft Call for Solutions is associated with the Army’s Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002. Administrative metadata includes one attachment, a draft PDF document titled "Draft Call for Solutions for an Advanced Manufacturing Research Center," posted on May 12, 2026. The primary point of contact for this notice, identified by solicitation number W912CG-26-S-AdvARTMDC-01, is Corretta Benton.

The response deadline for inquiries and questions regarding this draft is May 22, 2026, with an overall notice response deadline of May 22, 2026. Due to a high volume of inquiries, the government plans to post formal responses to questions by June 26, 2026. Finalized updates and potential extensions to submission dates will be provided in the subsequent Final Call for Solutions. All communications must be directed in writing to the designated contracting officer and contract specialist to avoid potential organizational conflicts of interest.