DLA-SM Broad Agency Announcement
This BAA funds strategic materials-related white papers and proposals for DLA/DCSO Columbus requirements, with awards made from accepted submissions during the open period.
⚑ Federal contract/BAA mechanism; applicant restrictions are not fully specified in the notice. · White papers accepted through 2028-05-01; after that date they will not be reviewed. · All evaluations cease on 2028-08-01. · BAA end date 2028-09-15; any accepted white papers/proposals not awarded by then must be resubmitted under a newly issued BAA.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
DEFENSE LOGISTIC AGENCY STRATEGIC MATERIALS - BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT SP8000-26-B-BAA0 This BAA remains open from January 30, 2026 to January 30, 2029. White papers may be submitted from the date of opening through May 1, 2028, and will be reviewed and evaluated as received.White papers submitted after May 1, 2028 will not be considered and will not be reviewed. Following review of a white paper, the Government may request the submitter to provide a full proposal. All evaluations of white papers or proposals will cease on August 1, 2028. Any accepted white papers and /or proposals that are not awarded by the BAA end date of September 15, 2028 must be resubmitted by the contractor under the newly issued BAA for evaluation and potential award. Each proposal request will include a specific proposal due date.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DCSO COLUMBUS.
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Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Department of Defense (BAA-style)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.