Contract · Federal

SOURCES SOUGHT: ERDC Fellowship Program Administration and Research Support

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: VICKSBURG, MS
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541715 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category) look up NAICS codes
PSC code: R425 - Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 16, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: VICKSBURG, MS
NAICS: 541715 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category)
Scope: Federal

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ERDC Fellowship Program Administration and Research Support Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research Notice ID: PANERD-26-P-0000-027000 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541715 – R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Product Service Code (PSC): R425 – Support–Professional: Engineering/Technical Size Standard: 1,000 Employees 1.

Purpose The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is conducting market research to identify capable small businesses and other-than-small businesses that can establish and administer an ERDC Fellowship Program.

This notice is issued solely for planning and market-research purposes.

It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, commitment by the Government, or promise to issue a solicitation or make an award.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

Responses will help the Government assess the availability, capability, capacity, and socioeconomic status of potential sources and inform acquisition planning, including any small-business strategy.

The Government has not made a determination regarding set-aside status, acquisition approach, contract type, evaluation criteria, or award decision.

Requirement Overview ERDC seeks a contractor capable of serving as an integrator between scientifically accredited universities and ERDC laboratories to establish and administer a fellowship program.

The program is intended to enable scientists, engineers, and postsecondary students to perform independent research that addresses ERDC-defined problems and supports science and technology objectives with potential civil and military applications.

The anticipated req...

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