Enhancing Tertiary Manufacturing Capacity Utilization with Secure Data Practices
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking an SBIR solution to securely identify and use untapped tertiary manufacturing capacity from universities and research institutions for defense surge needs. The work calls for a centralized, AI-driven data system that can inventory available machines, skills, and production time, exchange data securely, and map those capabilities to defense manufacturing demand. Key context includes a Phase I feasibility effort, a Phase II prototype to be demonstrated in the DLA J68 ARTET environment, and security and data-management protocols designed to meet DoW compliance standards. The opportunity is in pre-release status, opens May 27, 2026, closes June 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC, and describes Phase II as up to 24 months and $1,000,000.