Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Sole Source | W911SR2520002

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The Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Sole Source opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W911SR2520002) is a planned, non-competitive cooperative agreement being issued by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground-Edgewood (listed as ACC-APG-Edgewood). It falls under the "Other" opportunity category, uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and is aligned to Science and Technology and other Research and Development activities (CFDA 12.630). The government is signaling in advance that it expects to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an original closing date of 2025-10-02 and a creation date of 2025-09-17.

The key point is that this is intended to be a sole-source Partnership Intermediary Agreement awarded directly to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The Army is not planning to run an open competition because it considers competitive solicitation impracticable under the cited authority (32 CFR 167, 22.305(b)(2)). In plain terms, the Army is justifying the direct award on the basis that TEDCO has unique qualifications that are not easily replicated by other organizations, particularly because TEDCO is an independent instrumentality of the State of Maryland and is deeply embedded in regional innovation and commercialization networks.

Functionally, this PIA is designed to accelerate technology transition efforts that support Department of Defense mission needs, meaning the emphasis is on moving technologies from research and development into practical use, adoption, or fielding pathways, rather than only producing research outputs. The description highlights TEDCO's "embedded support functions" and "dual-sector expertise," which typically refers to an ability to operate effectively across both government/defense requirements and private-sector commercialization realities. The Army is essentially selecting an intermediary that can connect labs, program offices, and mission users with startups, small businesses, investors, universities, and other innovation partners to speed up maturation, demonstration, and transition activities.

A notable feature is that the agreement is described as "no-cost, in-kind," and the Award Ceiling is listed as 0. That combination generally indicates the federal government does not expect to provide direct funding through this instrument, and that the value comes through non-monetary contributions, shared resources, services, facilities, expertise, coordination, or other support provided under the cooperative agreement framework. Even though there is no direct federal dollar ceiling stated here, it is still structured as a cooperative agreement, which usually implies substantial involvement by the government partner in shaping, coordinating, or participating in the work, rather than a hands-off relationship.

Eligibility is listed as "State governments," which aligns with TEDCO's status as a Maryland state-affiliated entity. However, the announcement makes clear the practical reality: the Army anticipates granting this PIA directly to TEDCO on a sole-source basis. For other potential applicants, this posting functions less like a typical competitive grant opportunity and more like a formal public notice documenting the government's intent and rationale for making a direct award to a specific organization.

• The ACC-APG-Edgewood in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Sole Source" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2025-09-17.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-10-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments.

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