DLA Emergent IV Research and Development Program
ID: BAA0001-22Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/aa0b6adae4124f20a490761b356b76bb/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Logistics Agency, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the DLA Emergent IV Research and Development Program. This program aims to acquire research and development services in various areas of interest not covered by DLA's annual R&D program planning. The notice states that interested parties can submit a "White Paper" describing a specific project related to an Area of Interest listed in the attachment. If the White Paper is of interest, DLA may request technical and cost proposals for the project. The notice also mentions that the BAA attachment may be amended as needed to add, modify, or delete Areas of Interest. The ceiling for this BAA is $50 Million, and it will remain open for five years. For more information, interested parties should refer to the BAA attachment.

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    DCSO Philadelphia R&D Mailbox
    RandD.DCSO@dla.mil
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