Phase I Open Call for Small Business Closing Supply Chain Gaps for Aging Weapon Systems
ID: DLA241-P01Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Phase I Open Call for Small Business Closing Supply Chain Gaps for Aging Weapon Systems

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479951

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for their SBIR 24.1 BAA, specifically for the topic of "Phase I Open Call for Small Business Closing Supply Chain Gaps for Aging Weapon Systems". The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the branch responsible for this topic. The objective is to expand and develop new Small Business Manufacturer (SBM) industrial base partners to support the manufacturing of parts for aging weapon systems managed by DLA and the Services. The goal is to reduce acquisition and supportability costs, reduce manufacturing and repair cycle times, and transition manufacturing research and development processes into production. Competitive proposals should come from small business manufacturing firms and include their process for manufacturing a National Stock Number (NSN) or component for a specific weapon platform. Software or integrated manufacturing solutions will not be evaluated. The project duration for Phase I is 6 months with a cost of $50,000, while Phase II has a duration of 24 months and a cost of $1,000,000. DLA intends to make 5-10 awards for this topic. The ultimate goal is for the SBM to become an approved source for DLA's SBM network, which would make them eligible for non-competitive SBIR Phase II awards and DLA NSN procurements. The technology and manufacturing processes developed under this award could have dual-use applications in both military and commercial sectors. Commercialization of the technologies and processes will be pursued through participation in future DLA procurement actions. Relevant keywords for this topic include manufacturing, National Stock Number, commercialization, weapon system, reverse engineering, and technical data package.

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