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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). The DoW DURIP, one element of the University Research Initiatives, is sponsored by the DoW research offices. Those offices include the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "DoW agencies" or “DoW”).

This announcement seeks proposals from universities to purchase equipment and instrumentation in support of research in areas of interest to the DoW, reflecting the basic research priorities for the Department of War and advancing the administration and agency priorities.

Please see full text of the announcement for additional information.

Published: July 29, 2026 4:48 PM EST

Full Proposals will be accepted until: EST

Required: All BAAs incorporate a standardized template for the submission of technical and cost proposals for all contract awards. Guidance and assistance in completing the form and spreadsheet can be obtained from points of contact provided in the BAA.

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Conflicts of Interest: To ensure fairness in the consideration of proposals, ONR has implemented policies to protect against organizational conflicts of interest.