DLA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FY2024
ID: SP4701-24-S-C001Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/050455b7462742ac97859b9a100340fe/view
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    Description

    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY is seeking commercial solutions for the DLAs Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FY2024. This opportunity is for national defense R&D services, defense-related activities, and experimental development under PSC code AC33. The place of performance is Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA. Interested offerors should submit Solution Briefs in response to the addendum Areas of Interest (AOIs), which may change at DLAs discretion. The CSO will remain open until March 11, 2025, with specific due dates for Solution Briefs specified in the corresponding AOI. For more information, contact Eugene Marrone at eugene.marrone@dla.mil or 2678580990.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle Harrison
    (215) 737-3415
    Michelle.Harrison@dla.mil
    Michelle Harrison
    (215) 737-3415
    Michelle.Harrison@dla.mil
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    Area Of Interest 01 - Direct Vendor Delivery Tracking (DVDT) - Amend 01.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeks improved near real-time shipping data management for large contract administrators to enhance order status confirmation across its extensive global supply chain. The desired solution should unify and automate data from various sources, ensuring interoperability with existing business systems, and provide evidence of material delivery to enhance auditability. Proposed solutions must be submitted by March 28, 2024, and should comply with cybersecurity standards while potentially utilizing vendor-hosted environments.
    Area Of Interest 01 - Direct Vendor Delivery Tracking (DVDT) - Amend 01.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeks a solution to improve the accuracy and visibility of carrier information to enhance supply chain management and support timely decision-making in military logistics. The proposed system should integrate various shipping data sources, enable real-time visibility (with slight delays), and meet Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. Interested vendors must submit their solution briefs by March 28, 2024, detailing how their technology can address DLA’s needs.
    DLA CSO - SP4701-24-S-C001 Amend 01.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking Solution Briefs through a commercial solutions opening (CSO) until March 11, 2025, with the potential for changes to the Areas of Interest (AOIs) at DLA's discretion. Awards will primarily be fixed-price contracts, with potential for other transaction agreements, emphasizing the evaluation of technical feasibility, responsiveness, viability, desirability, and funding possibility. Offerees must submit unclassified Solution Briefs directly to the designated contact and may not include extraneous materials; DLA provides no funding for proposals until after a contract is signed.
    DLA CSO - SP4701-24-S-C001 Amend 01.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking Solution Briefs through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) until March 11, 2025, encouraging interested offerors to check for updates on Areas of Interest. DLA will assess submissions based on technical feasibility, responsiveness, viability, desirability, and funding possibilities, and may invite selected offerors for further discussions or proposals. No funding is provided for submissions; funds will only be available after a contract is signed.
    DLA CSO SP4701-24-S-C001-Conformed-Amd002 (002).pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is initiating a commercial solutions opening (CSO) under 10 U.S.C. § 3458, inviting Solution Briefs until March 11, 2025, with the possibility of closing it earlier. Offerors must submit unclassified Solution Briefs that adhere strictly to the guidelines and mark proprietary sections appropriately; submissions with extraneous materials may be rejected. DLA will evaluate the submissions based on factors including funding possibility and technical feasibility, ultimately deciding on further consideration through pitches or full proposals.
    DLA CSO SP4701-24-S-C001 Solution Brief Application Amend 01.pdf
    The document outlines a Solution Brief Application for DLA CSO SP4701-24-S-C001, requiring detailed company information, core competencies, and compliance with specific federal entity guidelines. It includes evaluation criteria such as technical feasibility, responsiveness, viability, desirability, and funding possibilities for the proposed solution, emphasizing the need for clarity and adherence to government regulations. Additionally, applicants can include visual aids and must address intellectual property rights and potential contract preferences.
    DLA CSO SP4701-24-S-C001 Solution Brief Application Amend 01.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for submitting a solution brief to the DLA CSO, detailing necessary company information, including core competencies, past federal collaborations, and preferences for contract terms. It emphasizes the evaluation criteria for the proposed solutions, such as technical feasibility, responsiveness, viability, desirability, and funding possibilities. Additionally, it notes the inclusion of intellectual property rights and the option for a visual aid to clarify the submission.
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