Opportunity ID: 363724
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | W911NF26S0105 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation |
| Agency | William A Creech Contracting Officer |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 1 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | Aug 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | Aug 27, 2026 08:54:14 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | Oct 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Current Closing Date | Oct 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Nov 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | Not specified |
| Award Ceiling | 1,500,000 |
| Award Floor | 200,000 |
Assistance Listings
- 12.630 — Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
As provided in Section 223 of the FY 2026 NDAA, eligibility for this competition is open only to “Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities” which are defined as:a. The term ‘‘Historically Black College or University’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘part B institution’’ under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).b. The term ‘‘Tribal College or University” has the meaning given the term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)).
Description
Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4144, in alignment with Section 223 of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), funding in the FY 2026 defense appropriations, and, Presidential Executive Order 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, the DoW announces this funding opportunity for the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).
The program is executed under policy and guidance of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) and is administered by ARL, ONR, and AFOSR, hereafter called “the Agencies.”
This Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to (a) enhance research and education programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoW; (b) enhance the capacity of HBCUs and TCUs to participate in DoW research programs and activities; and (c) increase the number of graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The DoW is announcing this research solicitation based on 10 U.S.C. § 4144 and Section 223 of the FY 2026 NDAA (https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1071/BILLS-119s1071enr.pdf), which directs for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense to ensure that funding solicitations through the DoW HBCU/MI Program Element include separate funding solicitations each focused toward: (1) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges; and (2) Minority-Serving Institutions that are not HBCUs or TCUs. Also informing this solicitation is Section 262 of the NDAA for FY 2020 (https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ92/PLAW-116publ92.pdf), section 220 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ81/PLAW-117publ81.pdf), and the publication of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine titled “Defense Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions: Transitioning from Good Intentions to Measurable Outcomes” dated April 28, 2022 (https://www.nationalacademies.org/publications/26399).
The DoW is soliciting applications (also referred to as “proposals”) for the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation under the Fiscal Year 2027 Research and Education Program for HBCU/MI. The Research and Education Program is designed to enhance the research capabilities of HBCUs and MIs and to strengthen their STEM education programs. The purpose of the funding under this NOFO is to (1) support the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to augment existing capabilities or to develop new capabilities in research areas of interest to DoW, and (2) attract students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers. Although funding provided under this NOFO cannot be used for student support, in order to further DoW’s objective of attracting students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers, applicants must address the impact of the requested equipment/instrumentation on student participation in research.
The proposals must align with the research areas of interest to the DoW (which includes the USW(R&E) and the Agencies) and enhance the education of students in areas of STEM that align with the DoW research interests.
Additional Information
| Contact | William A Creech Contracting Officer |
| Contact Information | William A Creech Contracting Officer Phone 9195494387 |
| william.a.creech3.civ@army.mil | |
| Email Description | Grants Officer |
| Phone | 9195494387 |
Additional information
Version History
| Id | 363724 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | W911NF26S0105 |
| Opportunity title | Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation |
| Owning agency code | DOD-AMC |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 363724 |
| Synopsis / Version | 1 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | DOD-AMC |
| Synopsis / Agency name | William A Creech Contracting Officer |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 9195494387 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | Grants Officer |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | AMC |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | DOD-AMC |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | DOD-AMC |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | DOD |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | DOD |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | DOD |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | Department of Defense |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | DOD |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | DOD |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 9195494387 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | William A Creech Contracting Officer |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | William A Creech Contracting Officer Phone 9195494387 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | william.a.creech3.civ@army.mil |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | Grants Officer |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4144, in alignment with Section 223 of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), funding in the FY 2026 defense appropriations, and, Presidential Executive Order 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, the DoW announces this funding opportunity for the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).
The program is executed under policy and guidance of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) and is administered by ARL, ONR, and AFOSR, hereafter called “the Agencies.” This Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to (a) enhance research and education programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoW; (b) enhance the capacity of HBCUs and TCUs to participate in DoW research programs and activities; and (c) increase the number of graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The DoW is announcing this research solicitation based on 10 U.S.C. § 4144 and Section 223 of the FY 2026 NDAA (https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1071/BILLS-119s1071enr.pdf), which directs for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense to ensure that funding solicitations through the DoW HBCU/MI Program Element include separate funding solicitations each focused toward: (1) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges; and (2) Minority-Serving Institutions that are not HBCUs or TCUs. Also informing this solicitation is Section 262 of the NDAA for FY 2020 (https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ92/PLAW-116publ92.pdf), section 220 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ81/PLAW-117publ81.pdf), and the publication of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine titled “Defense Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions: Transitioning from Good Intentions to Measurable Outcomes” dated April 28, 2022 (https://www.nationalacademies.org/publications/26399). The DoW is soliciting applications (also referred to as “proposals”) for the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation under the Fiscal Year 2027 Research and Education Program for HBCU/MI. The Research and Education Program is designed to enhance the research capabilities of HBCUs and MIs and to strengthen their STEM education programs. The purpose of the funding under this NOFO is to (1) support the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to augment existing capabilities or to develop new capabilities in research areas of interest to DoW, and (2) attract students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers. Although funding provided under this NOFO cannot be used for student support, in order to further DoW’s objective of attracting students to pursue studies leading to STEM careers, applicants must address the impact of the requested equipment/instrumentation on student participation in research. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Oct 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Response date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Aug 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Nov 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 1500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 1,500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 200000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 200,000 |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | As provided in Section 223 of the FY 2026 NDAA, eligibility for this competition is open only to “Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities” which are defined as:a. The term ‘‘Historically Black College or University’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘part B institution’’ under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).b. The term ‘‘Tribal College or University” has the meaning given the term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)). |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Aug 27, 2026 08:54:14 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Aug 27, 2026 08:52:29 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Aug 27, 2026 08:54:14 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 25 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-10-09-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-08-27-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-11-08-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-08-27-08-54-14 |
| Agency details / Code | AMC |
| Agency details / Seed | DOD-AMC |
| Agency details / Agency name | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Agency details / Agency code | DOD-AMC |
| Agency details / Top agency code | DOD |
| Top agency details / Code | DOD |
| Top agency details / Seed | DOD |
| Top agency details / Agency name | Department of Defense |
| Top agency details / Agency code | DOD |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | DOD |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Id | 81189 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Opportunity id | 363724 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder type | Full Announcement |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder name | W911NF26S0105 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Zip lob size | 534132 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Created date | Aug 27, 2026 08:52:50 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Last updated date | Aug 27, 2026 08:53:17 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Id | 354828 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Opportunity id | 363724 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Mime type | application/pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File name | W911NF26S0105.pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File description | W911NF26S0105 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File lob size | 585042 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Created date | Aug 27, 2026 08:53:17 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Synopsis att folder id | 81189 |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments | Not specified |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435219 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 363724 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 12.630 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Id | 294065 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Topportunity id | 363724 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Family id | 14 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Dialect | XFDL2.2 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity number | W911NF26S0105 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity title | Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Cfda number | 12.630 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date | 2026-08-27 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date | 2026-10-09 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Owning agency code | DOD-AMC |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Code | AMC |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Seed | DOD-AMC |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency name | Dept of the Army — Materiel Command |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency code | DOD-AMC |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Top agency code | DOD |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Code | DOD |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Seed | DOD |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency name | Department of Defense |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency code | DOD |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Top agency code | DOD |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Program title | Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Contact info | William A Creech Contracting Officer E-mail: william.a.creech3.civ@army.mil Phone: 9195494387 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Electronic required | Y |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application count | 300 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Open to applicant type | 1 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Is multi project | N |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Extension | |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Mimetype | application/pdf |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Last update | Aug 27, 2026 08:56:14 AM EDT |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Workspace compatible flag | Y |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Package id | PKG00294065 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date str | 2026-08-27-00-00-00 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date str | 2026-10-09-00-00-00 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Original due date | Oct 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original due date desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 0 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | POSTED |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | William A Creech Contracting Officer Phone 9195494387 |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.630 | PKG00294065 | 2026-08-27 | 2026-10-09 | View |
