Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) Sole Source

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, operating under the Department of Defense through ACC-APG-Edgewood, has announced its intent to enter into a no-cost, in-kind cooperative agreement with the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). This agreement will be established under the authority of 32 CFR § 22.305(b)(2) and is designated as a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). The purpose of this PIA is to leverage TEDCO’s unique position as an independent instrumentality of the State of Maryland with embedded support functions and dual-sector expertise. TEDCO’s background makes it uniquely capable of accelerating technology transfer and commercialization activities that align with Department of Defense mission needs. The cooperative agreement is categorized as a sole source award, meaning it is not open for competitive applications. Instead, the Army has determined that TEDCO’s qualifications and established role within Maryland’s innovation and technology ecosystem make it impracticable to seek other potential applicants. Through this arrangement, TEDCO will serve as an intermediary to facilitate technology transition, bridging military research outputs with private sector and academic innovation communities. The Army highlights that this agreement will help ensure rapid advancement and adoption of technologies critical to chemical and biological defense. Funding for this opportunity is listed at zero dollars, reflecting that the partnership is structured as a no-cost, in-kind arrangement rather than through the distribution of federal financial assistance. The expected number of awards is one, granted directly to TEDCO. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant or contract, which emphasizes collaboration between the Army and TEDCO without direct monetary disbursement. The award falls under Assistance Listing 12.630, which supports basic, applied, and advanced research in science and engineering. Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted. While the official category lists state governments as eligible applicants, the details clarify that the sole intended recipient is TEDCO. This reflects TEDCO’s statutory role and regional integration within Maryland. Thus, the agreement is exclusive in nature and not applicable for submission by any other states, organizations, or individuals. The application process for this agreement is procedural only, as the intent is for a direct award to TEDCO. The opportunity was posted on September 17, 2025, and the closing date for applications is October 2, 2025. The archive date is November 1, 2025. No pre-application steps such as letters of intent or concept papers are indicated. The posting functions as a public notice rather than an open competition. Applicants outside TEDCO cannot pursue this funding, and the process will not involve competitive evaluation criteria. Contact for this opportunity is provided through Benjamin Gilson, the designated grantor contact and contract specialist. He can be reached at 520-671-3816. No email is listed in the notice. Questions or technical issues in accessing documents should be directed to him. Beyond this, there are no application instructions or evaluation procedures since the award is determined in advance. Interested parties may only observe the process but cannot submit proposals. The cooperative agreement, once awarded, will be carried out exclusively between the U.S. Army and TEDCO.