SUBNET BAA 0004-21

The Department of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeks innovative manufacturing‑technology research that improves its subsistence supply chain and fielded products. Offerors must submit a white‑paper (max 7 pages) that clearly ties the proposed project to one or more Areas of Interest identified in Section C of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), quantifies the benefit to DLA/DoD, and outlines the improvement, tasks, creative solutions, technology application, short‑ and long‑term DLA needs, expected benefits, and research duration. Full proposals must meet all FAR 15.408 eligibility standards—including foreign affiliations, financial resources, accounting systems, past performance, integrity, organizational structure, technical capabilities, facilities, and equipment—and must contain the required sections (research description, background, objectives, proprietary data, assumptions, business case, work‑breakdown structure, schedule, deliverables, etc.) with a one‑page executive summary and complete cover sheet information. Technical proposals will be evaluated primarily on scientific and technical merit, research management and organizational structure, and past performance. The evaluation will focus on the proposal’s ability to improve DLA operations, introduce new and creative solutions to the subsistence supply chain, address both short‑ and long‑term operational needs, and deliver measurable benefits. Proposals must also identify any government‑furnished material/tooling, disclose cost‑accounting compliance, and provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for contract deliverables. Multiple white papers may be submitted, but each must address a single requirement.

Notice ID

d93ad9c16392497ab850ca71934235d7

Solicitation Number

BAA-0004-21

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC33