Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR)
ID: BAA0002-21Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)
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    Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the service/item being procured in this federal procurement notice. This service/item is typically used for research and development (R&D) in support of Technical Data Management Transformation (TDMT) and supply chain resilience. The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking white paper proposals that align with the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy, DoD Digital Modernization Strategy, and the Supply Chain Materiel Management Policy. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is looking for innovative solutions that enable improved processes and align with both DoD and DLA Strategic Initiatives. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will remain open for five years and may result in multiple contracts, including Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and definitive one-time contracts.

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