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Advanced Metal Castings Research & Development (R&D) Requirement Program (Formerly Castings)

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The Advanced Metal Castings Research and Development (R&D) Requirement Program, solicitation number SP4701-26-B-0002, is a Broad Agency Announcement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through the DLA Contract Service Office in Philadelphia. The program aims to reduce DLA backorders for items containing metal castings and enhance the overall quality, productivity, and technology of the metal casting industry. The initiative focuses on two primary areas: Procurement Solutions, which involves developing proactive tools for cost-effective acquisitions and streamlining supply chains, and Manufacturing Technologies, which targets innovative processes such as new alloys, Industry 4.0 integration, robotics, automation, and workforce development. The program has a five-year window with a ceiling of 90 million dollars, utilizing cost-reimbursement contract types. Proposals are evaluated based on technical importance to agency programs and funds availability, with specific weighted factors including feasibility, viability, desirability, and past performance. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages and must be submitted in PDF format, while cost proposals are submitted only upon request and may include certified cost or pricing data for values exceeding 2.5 million dollars. Key requirements for applicants include the identification of a principal investigator, a detailed performance schedule using PERT or Gantt charts, and compliance with strict cybersecurity standards, including FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-171. Additionally, offerors must provide DCAA accounting system approvals and a plan to maximize small business participation.

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Enhance metal casting supply chain via innovation, automation, and workforce training to improve efficiency and reduce DoD part backlogs.

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Department Of Defense → Dcso PhiladelphiaView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA

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BAA SP4701-26-B-0002 Advanced Metal Castings R&D Requirements Program

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia
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OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA
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Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA
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The purpose of this BAA stems from emerging and rapidly expanding requirements to (1) structure, execute, and coordinate projects that develop innovative solutions that can reduce the disproportionate number of DLA backorders, or unfilled orders for items that contain metal castings, and (2) to improve the quality, productivity, technology, and business practices of the metal casting industry. 


The key focus areas are:


  • Procurement Solutions – Projects must focus on the identification and demonstration of improved proactive tools to assist the DLA with timely and cost-effective solicitations or acquisitions of parts having metal castings content. Proposed projects should help the DLA to evaluate and streamline metal castings supply chains for best value supply source selection, promoting business opportunities to the metal casting industry; or enhancing existing metal casting tooling data.


  • Manufacturing Technologies – Projects must focus on the identification and demonstration of an innovative metal casting technology or manufacturing process/technology that significantly improves effectiveness, productivity, energy, or efficiency of making a casting or casted equivalent part. This may include:  New, alternate or improved alloys, die materials, die and part repair methods, and die and alloy coatings and lubricants to enhance product quality or reduce manufacturing time and cost; Projects can also be focused on Industry 4.0, sensors, and smart manufacturing, robotics, automation, and other process improvements aimed at increased quality and reduced cost; Workforce development projects for current and future employees, including training and webinars, safety tools and resources, topics for attracting future workforce, and retention of current workforce.

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