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Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Research and general supplies sectors, with a focus on R&D equipment. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 50,000 – USD 7.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before November 6, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Research sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. For-profit organizations are not eligible for DURIP funding. Agency: Daniel P Smith Procurement Analyst CFDA: 12.800 Applicant Types: Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No Contact: Daniel P Smith Procurement Analyst Email: durip@us.af.mil

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Air Force Office of Scientific Research has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Security, Defense & Justice, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. You have 99 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Air Force Office of Scientific Research in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $50,000 - $7,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.