SBIR / STTR #DLA26BZ02-NV004

SBIR Solicitation: Enterprise Digital Thread, Advanced Manufacturing, and AI Solutions for DLA

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking innovative small business proposals under the SBIR program to develop advanced digital and manufacturing solutions supporting Department of War (DoW) mission readiness and supply chain resilience. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), SBIR Program Management Office (DLA/J68), Department of War - Key Technology Development Topics: - Enterprise Digital Thread and Mission-Aware Decision Intelligence Platform - API-driven, federated platform integrating enterprise IT systems (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow, UiPath) - Emphasis on secure integration within DoW IL4/IL5 and FedRAMP environments - AI-enabled analytics, real-time data processing, and mission dependency modeling - Domestic production of refractory powders for ultra-high temperature ceramics and aerospace alloys - Novel separation methods for critical rare earth elements - Magnesium-free flameless ration heater development - Agentic AI for cybersecurity and penetration testing - AI-assisted RMF pre-adjudication for R&D environments - AI-enabled mission planning for critical infrastructure defense - Rapid fixture manufacturing for Navy shipyards - Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP) for advanced manufacturing and alternative sourcing - Secure, AI-driven mapping of tertiary manufacturing capacity - Notable Requirements: - Phase I awards up to $100,000, typically for up to 12 months - CMMC Level 2 (Self) cybersecurity certification required - Proposals must be submitted via the DoW SBIR portal (DSIP) - Focus on supply chain assurance, microelectronics security, and rare earth element supply chain development - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solutions must integrate with major enterprise platforms - Place of Performance: - Work and delivery at DLA, Navy shipyards, U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, and other federal facilities

Description

This solicitation is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). It seeks proposals to develop an enterprise digital thread with a mission-aware decision intelligence platform to support DLA's mission. The solicitation includes instructions for proposal submission via the Department of War SBIR Program portal and specifies a Phase I base amount limit of $100,000. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of supply chain innovation, nuclear enterprise support, and force readiness through technological advancements.

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