Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Battery Network (BATTNET)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Battery Network III (BATTNET) Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research‑development projects that improve battery manufacturing and DLA supply‑chain operations. Offerors must first submit a White Paper; a technical proposal is accepted only after DLA requests it. The technical plan must be written in active voice and include, at minimum, (1) the desired capability/outcome for the warfighter or DLA, (2) background and need, (3) clear objective, (4) detailed technical approach with rationale, metrics, potential cross‑weapon‑system application, and leveraged resources, and (5) a task breakdown. Proposals must also list deliverables, a realistic schedule with milestones (PERT, Gantt, or equivalent), resumes of key personnel, past‑performance evidence, and a statement of any proprietary claims (or a declaration of none). Cost proposals have no page limit and must provide a month‑by‑month cost breakdown, itemized materials, travel, subcontracting estimates, cost‑share, and certification of current cost or pricing data per FAR 15.406‑2; capital equipment purchases are prohibited unless pre‑approved. Eligibility requires compliance with FAR Part 9 standards for financial resources, accounting systems, past performance, and technical capability. Evaluation will focus on overall scientific and technical merit, the viability of transitioning the solution to operational use, realism of cost estimates, and fund availability. All terms, including price, must remain valid for 180 days. Offerors are encouraged to identify subcontracting opportunities for HUBZone, small, women‑owned, veteran‑owned, and service‑disabled veteran‑owned businesses in accordance with FAR 5.206.

Notice ID

76da4005a32c49029e77a7adf240fc47

Solicitation Number

BAA006-21

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC33