Tri-Services Post Secondary Programs in Europe
Sources Sought · Dept of Defense · Responses due Nov 30, 2026
Tri-Services Post Secondary Programs in Europe is a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov by Dept of Defense (0409 Aq HQ Contract) on Oct 29, 2026, under NAICS 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools). No small business set-aside is listed. Responses are due Nov 30, 2026.
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Agency
- Dept of Defense
- Office
- Dept of the Army / Amc / Acc / Acc-Oo / 409TH CSB / 0409 Aq HQ Contract
- Solicitation number
- W564KV-27-R-TRI1
- Industry (NAICS)
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Set-aside
- None listed
- Place of performance
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Responses due
- Nov 30, 2026 (29 days left)
The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
What this sources sought notice means
A sources sought notice is market research: the agency asks which businesses could do the work before it decides how to buy it. Your answer can persuade the contracting officer to set the contract aside for small businesses. Responding is not a bid, but it can decide whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.
- Check that your business is small under the size standard for this NAICS code.
- Answer each question in the notice, within its page limit.
- Include your UEI, CAGE code, size status, certifications and relevant past performance.
- Attach a short capability statement and email it to the contact named on SAM.gov before the response date.
Who wins colleges, universities, and professional schools government contracts
Federal agencies obligated $2.3B on contracts under NAICS 611310 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $738M in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:
- The Trustees of Princeton University: $556M
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center: $74.7M
- The Regents of the University of California: $58.7M
- Cubrc, Inc.: $38M
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology: $27.7M
Recent colleges, universities, and professional schools contract awards
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Department of Veterans AffairsSINGLE LIVING LIVER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT | $578,900 | 36C24426P0558 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Department of Veterans AffairsANIMAL PER DIEM RATES | $375,250 | 36C24E26N0284 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Children'S Research Institute | Department of Health and Human ServicesROTATIONS FOR MEDICAL GENETICS AND GENOMIC MEDICINE RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS - CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $160,000 | 75N98026P01895 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDIZED NATIONAL-LEVEL FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CURRICULA DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS OF NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM P | $348,331 | 70FA2026F00000064 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | University of Louisville | Department of Veterans AffairsTHORACIC SURGERY SERVICES - EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 3 | $89,843 | 36C24926N0723 |
More: government colleges, universities, and professional schools contracts · NAICS 611310
DoD contract spending
The Department of Defense obligated $1.3T on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were Lockheed Martin Corporation, Electric Boat Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation. What it buys most: aircraft manufacturing, engineering services, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology).
See Department of Defense contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the response deadline for W564KV-27-R-TRI1?
- Responses are due Nov 30, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
- Who can respond to Tri-Services Post Secondary Programs in Europe?
- No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.
- Who usually wins colleges, universities, and professional schools government contracts?
- Under NAICS 611310, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were The Trustees of Princeton University ($556M), Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($74.7M), The Regents of the University of California ($58.7M).
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Oct 30, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.