Technologies for Forging
Projects that develop innovative solutions to reduce DLA forging-related backorders and improve the quality, productivity, technology, and business practices of the forging industry.
⚑ Federal contract/BAA in DoD logistics context; applicants should follow attached white paper/proposal instructions. · No set-aside used. · Closes 2030-08-12.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 90 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 48 partial | outside portfolio topics; social/behavioral work is minor; funds applied research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
The purpose of this BAA stems from emerging and rapidly expanding requirements to (1) structure, execute, and coordinate projects that develop innovative solutions that can reduce the disproportionate number of DLA backorders, or unfilled orders for items that contain forgings, and (2) to improve the quality, productivity, technology, and business practices of the forging industry. Please refer to the attached document(s) for detailed instructions regarding the submission of White Papers and Proposals.
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.