Strategic Materials Research & Development (R&D) Program
ID: SP4701-25-B-0001Type: Solicitation
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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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https://sam.gov/opp/a35cd542d164489bbea984001dfa0944/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is soliciting proposals for the Strategic Materials Research & Development (R&D) Program aimed at restoring and stabilizing domestic supply chains for strategic and critical materials. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks innovative research addressing the challenges posed by foreign dependencies, focusing on areas such as energetic materials, aerospace composites, and recycling methods for rare earth elements. The BAA is crucial for enhancing the Department of Defense's operational capabilities and is open for five years with a funding ceiling of $95 million. Interested parties can contact Deborah P. Lombardi at deborah.p.lombardi@dla.mil or via phone at 215-737-7985 for further information.

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    Deborah P Lombardi
    (215) 737-7985
    deborah.p.lombardi@dla.mil
    DCSO Philadelphia R&D Mailbox
    RandD.DCSO@dla.mil
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    Strategic Materials BAA.pdf
    The Strategic Materials Research & Development Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks proposals for research in strategic materials, addressing the critical need to restore domestic supply chains for materials impacted by foreign dependencies. It focuses on various technical areas, including energetic materials, energy and power materials, aerospace composites, armor materials, and recycling methods for rare earth elements. The BAA outlines a structured proposal process involving preliminary white papers, followed by technical and cost proposals for selected projects. Evaluation will be based on feasibility, viability, desirability, past performance, and cost realism. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for potential contractors, detailing submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the government’s intellectual property rights. It emphasizes collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and indicates that the BAA remains open for five years with a funding ceiling of $95 million. The overall purpose is to stimulate innovative research that can be transitioned into operational capabilities relevant to the Department of Defense's mission.
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