Trusted Partner Program - Industry Day Notification

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Army Contracting Command - Research Triangle Park Division, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) and the Army Research Office (ARO), is hosting an Industry Day event on May 7, 2026. This event supports the draft solicitation for the Trusted Partner Program, aimed at engaging potential industry partners from Higher Education, Non-Profit Research Institutes, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. The goal of this program is to facilitate research projects at various security levels, addressing critical Army needs across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Work Details The Industry Day will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in discussions about projects that span all security levels, including Controlled Unclassified Information, Secret, and Top Secret. Participants will manage research that covers Technology Readiness Levels from fundamental discovery to advanced technology development. The event will also include one-on-one sessions for deeper engagement with potential partners. Period of Performance The Industry Day event will take place on May 7, 2026, from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST, with additional one-on-one sessions available on May 8 and May 11, 2026. Place of Performance The event will be conducted virtually.