Logistics Technology Research (LTR) Program
This DLA logistics R&D solicitation funds development and demonstration of innovative technologies and business practices that improve Defense Logistics Agency processes for parts and services delivery, especially for weapon system supply and related logistics functions.
⚑ Federal contract solicitation; applicant eligibility is not stated beyond the notice referencing contract restrictions. · Primarily logistics/process R&D for DLA operations, not basic science. · Solutions may be deployed across multiple DLA business processes and MSCs; not limited to Supply Class IX.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 65 good | technical depth: substantial; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 58 good | portfolio topic: national_security_defense (primary); social/behavioral work is minor; funds applied research; eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 40 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
The Logistics Technology Research (LTR) Program is exploring the application of emergent technologies and commercial or other innovative business practices to develop new capabilities and improved Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) processes to sustain Department of Defense (DOD) weapon systems. LTR seeks to develop and demonstrate capabilities with beneficial application across one or more DLA Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) or HQ Process Owners. LTR is a DLA-sponsored logistics R&D program with a mission to conduct research and development projects to provide improved capabilities and methods for delivery of parts and services to DLA’s customers. Problems addressed by LTR are usually, although not always, associated with DLA management of weapon system parts in Supply Class IX, although the R&D solutions can be deployed to additional areas of DLA’s business processes. LTR projects address problems faced by the Troop Support, Aviation, and Land and Maritime MSCs and several DLA Headquarters Process Owners. Offerors are encouraged to propose innovative solutions within the scope of the LTR. Equal consideration will be given to all approaches that enable improved processes aligning with the DOD and DLA Director’s Strategic Initiatives.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DCSO PHILADELPHIA.
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