Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUSTIII) Research and Development SP4701- 26-B-0001
ID: SP470126B0001Type: Presolicitation
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)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c9e00ad043047f780e2ee9d6127222b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through 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 clothing and textile supply chain. This initiative focuses on three key technical areas: digital as an authoritative source, supply chain resilience, and innovation in clothing and individual equipment, with an anticipated total government investment of up to $50 million over five years. The program is critical for adapting to rapid advancements in manufacturing technologies and ensuring the Department of Defense can efficiently meet its operational requirements. Interested parties must submit their cost and technical proposals by January 30, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Sara Cepeda or Andrea Nicolucci via email.

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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.
    SP4701-26-B-0001 Amendment 001.pdf
    Amendment 001 to solicitation SP4701-26-B-0001 revises the deadline for pre-proposal questions from December 12, 2026, to December 15, 2025. This document, effective December 15, 2025, is issued by DLA Contracting Services Office - Philadelphia. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered valid.
    SP4701-26-B-0001 MUST III BAA 002.pdf
    Amendment 002 to the MUST III Research & Development Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) extends the closing date for short-term projects to January 30, 2026. This amendment clarifies that there will be one overall working group with potential sub-groups and that the three technical areas of interest (digital as an authoritative source, supply chain resilience, and innovation in clothing and individual equipment) are of equal priority. It also updates the definition of 'surge readiness' and emphasizes that prototypes should be ready for implementation within two years or less. Proposal instructions are modified to include a bibliography and allow for modifications to cost proposal tables. Attachment A provides questions and government responses, including details on budget, proposal requirements, and intellectual property rights. Attachment B contains the revised MUST III BAA. The BAA seeks R&D efforts aligned with DLA's Class II supply chain objectives, with an anticipated total government investment of up to $50 million over five years for IDIQ contracts and short-term projects.
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