SBIR / STTR #DLA26BZ03-NV011

SBIR Opportunity: Digital Twin, AI Supply Chain Tools, and Non-Lithium Batteries for DLA Mission Readiness

This opportunity invites small businesses to propose innovative technology solutions for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under the SBIR program, with a focus on digital transformation and supply chain resilience. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Small Business Innovation Program (SBIP) Office DLA/J68 - Key contact: Senthil Arul - Primary OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all eligible small businesses with relevant capabilities. - Products/Services Requested: - Digital Twin of the Organization for Enhanced Mission Readiness - Dynamic workforce digital twin tool for organizational effectiveness and mission-critical decision support - Synthetic data generation for scenario planning and productivity improvement (targeting 10x increase) - Phase I: Proof-of-concept, use case identification, data acquisition plan, business case - Phase II: Pilot-scale MVP development, agile sprints, validation - AI-Powered Tool for Automated Evaluation of Vendor Economic Dependency - Automates assessment of vendor economic dependency using public financial data and federal accounting standards - Phase I: Feasibility study and prototype design - Next-Generation Non-Lithium Battery Technology - Development of safe, high-performance, non-lithium battery cells and prototypes for military logistics - Focus on BB-2590/U-class applications, safety, transportability, and domestic manufacturability - Phase I: Cell-level feasibility and safety testing; Phase II: Prototype development and qualification - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must comply with Department of War SBIR guidelines and be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Emphasis on export controls, security requirements, and CMMC Level 2 (Self) cybersecurity compliance - Collaboration with DLA components (J1, J3, J6, J7) is encouraged - Solutions should have potential for dual-use commercial applications and measurable productivity gains - No specific hardware, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; focus is on R&D and prototype development

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and seeks proposals for developing a digital twin of the organization to enhance mission readiness. The project aims to support the Defense Logistics Agency's mission by improving organizational readiness through technological innovation. Proposers must follow the Department of War SBIR Program solicitation instructions and submit proposals via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of March 20, 2018.

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