Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) BAA
This BAA funds research and development white papers and, if invited, full proposals for innovative logistics-related solutions supporting Defense Logistics Agency and DoD strategic initiatives.
⚑ Federal contract/BAA mechanism rather than assistance award · White paper first; full cost and technical proposal only by government request · Open for five years with $50M ceiling · Awards may be IDIQ or one-time definitive contracts; government may select all, some, or none
This is a Defense Logistics Agency applied-R&D BAA centered on computing, AI/data science, and logistics processes, which is outside IPPRA’s core social-behavioral programs. The team’s security work is about public opinion, risk perception, and warning/communication—not defense logistics systems or technical AI/manufacturing research.
JUDGED AGAINST THE ROSTER'S PUBLICATION DOSSIER · GPT-5.4-MINI · 2026-09-18
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 80 strong | technical depth: substantial; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 58 good | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is minor; funds applied research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 40 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development (R&D) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 35.016, “Broad Agency Announcement,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitation shall be disregarded. This BAA will remain open for five (5) years and has a ceiling of $50 Million. The DLA Research and Development (R&D) Program Office is looking for White Papers that support the scope of the BAA as identified in Section 2: Technical Areas of Interest. Offerors are encouraged to propose innovative solutions. Consideration will be given to all approaches that enable improved processes aligning with both DoD and DLA Strategic Initiatives. A White Paper is an abbreviated document (limited to 8 pages) in which a submitter shall describe a technical R&D concept. If such a technical concept is deemed by the Government to be of interest, the Government may request full cost and technical proposals. Full proposals submitted through this White Paper process may result in contract awards - either Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts or one-time, definitive contracts. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals submitted for award. The primary basis for selecting proposals for acceptance will be technical, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. Cost realism and reasonableness will be considered to the extent appropriate. The full BAA has been uploaded to this notice as an attachment and should be referenced for submissions in relation to the BAA.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DCSO PHILADELPHIA.
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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.