Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DLA26BZ03-NV012
DLA Solicitation for AI-Powered Vendor Economic Dependency Evaluation Tool (SBIR/STTR)
Buyer
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted
June 07, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
DLA26BZ03-NV012
NAICS
541511, 541715
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking innovative small business proposals for an AI-powered tool to automate the evaluation of vendor economic dependency, as part of the SBIR/STTR program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Small Business Innovation Program (SBIP) Office DLA/J68 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - AI-powered software tool to automate assessment of vendor economic dependency in DLA's supply chain - Must integrate public financial data and apply federal accounting standards (SFFAS 47) - Phase I: Feasibility study and proof-of-concept prototype (up to $100,000, 12 months) - Phase II: Scalable prototype development and testing in a government-approved environment (up to $1,000,000, 24 months) - Phase III: Transition to operational use within DLA and potential broader federal applications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must integrate with DLA systems and operate securely within government environments - Tool must assess risk by contract type and provide auditable results - Compliance with SBIR/STTR program guidelines and export control/security requirements - Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Emphasis on supply chain risk management and audit compliance per SFFAS 47 - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified
Description
This solicitation is for the development of an AI-powered tool to automate the evaluation of vendor economic dependency as part of the SBIR/STTR program. It is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under the Department of War SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of March 20, 2018. Proposers are required to submit proposals via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) following the detailed instructions provided in the solicitation documents.