Broad Agency Announcement National Defense Stockpile Qualification
ID: SP8000-24-B-BAA3Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO COLUMBUS DIVISION #3FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/98ad986fcc35446ab38fe6a0bb44ce90/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Research and Development services for the qualification of substitute strategic and critical materials. This is in response to the need to stabilize and restore supply chains compromised by manufacturing sources and material shortages. The qualification of these materials will reduce dependence on unreliable foreign sources and improve the overall health and competitiveness of the defense industrial base. The anticipated contract value is approximately $3,000,000.00 with a period of performance not exceeding three years.

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    C. Isha Arrington
    cecilia.arrington@dla.mil
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    BAA3 FY24-SP800024BBAA3 Qualification Authority.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials is seeking proposals for research and development projects related to the qualification of domestic materials and facilities for defense and essential civilian requirements. The areas of interest include energetic materials, energy and power materials, aeronautical and astronautical materials, armor materials, stable isotopes, and paints, coatings, and surface treatments. Interested firms are encouraged to submit white papers outlining their proposed projects.
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