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Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) BAA

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The Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), solicitation number SP4701-26-B-0004, is a five-year initiative with a $50 million ceiling issued by the DLA Contracting Services Office in Philadelphia. The program seeks innovative research and development solutions to transition the Defense Logistics Agency and its supply base to Industry 4.0 and 5.0 standards. Key technical areas of interest include enhancing industrial base resilience, improving surge and manufacturing capabilities through AI-enabled capacity mapping, and developing public-private partnership frameworks for rapid commercial manufacturing activation. All proposed efforts must align with DLA Strategic Plan priorities and adhere to federal cybersecurity requirements, including FedRAMP awareness. The acquisition process begins with the submission of an abbreviated white paper limited to eight pages. If the government deems the concept of interest, it may request full technical and cost proposals. Technical proposals are limited to 40 pages and are evaluated based on feasibility, viability, desirability, and past performance from the previous three years. Awards may take the form of one-time definitive contracts or Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with typical CLINs covering short-term projects, working group activities, and optional transition and implementation tasks. Selection is primarily based on technical importance to agency programs and funding availability, with a separate cost realism analysis performed to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.

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DLA $50M five-year initiative for Industry 4.0/5.0 research and development solutions.

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

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PA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Philadelphia
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OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA
Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA
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This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development (R&D) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 35.016, “Broad Agency Announcement,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitation shall be disregarded.  This BAA will remain open for five (5) years and has a ceiling of $50 Million. 



The DLA Research and Development (R&D) Program Office is looking for White Papers that support the scope of the BAA as identified in Section 2: Technical Areas of Interest. Offerors are encouraged to propose innovative solutions. Consideration will be given to all approaches that enable improved processes aligning with both DoD and DLA Strategic Initiatives.



A White Paper is an abbreviated document (limited to 8 pages) in which a submitter shall describe a technical R&D concept. If such a technical concept is deemed by the Government to be of interest, the Government may request full cost and technical proposals. Full proposals submitted through this White Paper process may result in contract awards - either Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts or one-time, definitive contracts. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals submitted for award. The primary basis for selecting proposals for acceptance will be technical, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. Cost realism and reasonableness will be considered to the extent appropriate.


The full BAA has been uploaded to this notice as an attachment and should be referenced for submissions in relation to the BAA. 

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