Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) Research and Development SP4701-26-B-0001
ID: SP470126B0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/092a6640d3314280aece2ef1c83380c4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking research and development partners for the Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) program, aimed at enhancing the Department of Defense's clothing and textile supply chain. This initiative focuses on leveraging advancements in digital design and manufacturing technologies to improve agility and efficiency in producing Advanced Clothing and Individual Equipment (CIE). The DLA plans to invest up to $50 million from FY2026-2030, with an initial 45-day window for submitting cost and technical proposals for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, followed by opportunities for White Paper submissions. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Andrea Nicolucci at Andrea.Nicolucci@dla.mil, with the initial proposal deadline set for 45 days after the announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DCSO Philadelphia R&D Mailbox
    RandD.DCSO@dla.mil
    Andrea Nicolucci
    (215) 737-2698
    Andrea.Nicolucci@dla.mil
    Files
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    MUST III BAA FINAL.pdf
    The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) SP4701-26-B-0001 outlines the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) "Military Unique Sustainment Technology III" (MUST-III) program, seeking research and development (R&D) partners to enhance the Department of Defense's (DoD) clothing and textile supply chain. This five-year program, with a planned investment of up to $50 million from FY2026-2030, focuses on three key technical areas: "Digital as an authoritative source," "Supply chain resilience in clothing and individual equipment," and "Innovation in clothing and individual equipment." The solicitation process involves an initial 45-day window for full cost and technical proposals for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, followed by a re-opening for White Paper submissions. Proposals will be evaluated on feasibility, viability, desirability, past performance, and cost realism. The DLA encourages participation from various businesses, including small and socioeconomically disadvantaged enterprises, for this unrestricted acquisition.
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