The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking information from academic institutions to establish a cadre of trusted partners for basic scientific research. The partners will provide support in eleven technical fields, including biological and biotechnology sciences, electromagnetic spectrum sciences, and energy sciences. The partners will be expected to have access to secure facilities, active individual security clearances, and an IT network certified for communicating at the necessary research classification level. • The partners will be competing for task orders under a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. • The contract is expected to be for five years. • The partners will be expected to provide support for both basic and applied research, as well as advanced technology development. • The partners will be expected to have experience with handling and processing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified information. • The partners will be expected to have a track record of transitioning basic research findings into practical applications or technologies.