Robots in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute (RIME-MII)
Robots in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute (RIME-MII).
This FOA seeks proposals from U. S. non-profit organizations (minimum 1:1 cost share) interested in entering into a Technology Investment Agreement (TIA), pursuant to 10 USC §2371, for the purpose of establishing a state-of-the-art, end-to-end, sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) in support of Robots in Manufacturing Environments.
This FOA seeks proposals from U. S. non-profit organizations (minimum 1:1 cost share) interested in entering into a Technology Investment Agreement (TIA), pursuant to 10 USC §2371, for the purpose of establishing a state-of-the-art, end-to-end, sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) in support of Robots in Manufacturing Environments.
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Department Of Defense
Agency: Department of Defense
Office: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Office: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Estimated Funding: Not Available
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility to respond to this FOA is limited to U. S. non-profit organizations who will serve as the lead organization and recipient of the RIME-MII award.
The lead organization will propose a partnership that may include a cluster of businesses, manufacturing firms, academic institutions, and non-profit industry consortia.
Businesses of all sizes and structures are encouraged to participate as part of a teaming arrangement to capitalize on potential niche expertise.
The awardee is expected to lead a program that will be of both regional importance and national prominence.
The lead organization must be able to command and engage key stakeholders across disciplines and organizations.
Effective management of this effort will require a unique blend of organizational, technical, leadership, cultural, and personal skills that are unparalleled.
The lead organization will be responsible for quickly pulling together the necessary agreements and funding commitments to establish a vibrant advanced manufacturing innovation ecosystem that will support domestic competitiveness.
This ecosystem must also develop sustainable programs and practices that continue to attract industry and other membership beyond the seven (7) year period of this agreement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Kevin Bassler Agreements Officer
Agency Email Description:
FOA Point of Contact
Agency Email:
usarmy.rtp.rdecom-arl.list.RIME-foa@mail.mil
Date Posted:
2016-07-26
Application Due Date:
2016-11-18
Archive Date:
2016-12-18
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