DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

INNOVATION SMALL BUSINESS

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As the Nation’s Combat Logistics Support Agency, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the global supply chain –

from raw materials to end user to disposition – for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, 11

combatant commands, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations. DLA also supplies 86 percent of the military’s 

spare parts and nearly 100 percent of fuel and troop support consumables, manages the reutilization of military equipment, 

provides catalogs and other logistics information products and offers document automation and production services to a 

host of military and federal agencies. Read more about the agency’s critical mission at www.dla.mil. 

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The agency’s R&D program is split into two areas. The first and largest area is manufacturing technology. It 

supports industrial preparedness by improving manufacturing processes, maintaining viable supply sources, 

and improving technical and logistics information. The portfolio includes advanced microcircuit emulation, 

batteries, castings and forgings, additive manufacturing and more. 

The second area is logistics research and development. It focuses on improving logistics processes; embracing emerging 

technology such as unmanned vehicles and robotics; and enhancing analysis, modeling and decision support.

DLA Manufacturing Technology 

(ManTech) R&D Program Investment Portfolios

DLA Logistics Technology 

(LogTech) R&D Program Investment Portfolios

Advanced Microcircuit Emulation Weapon Systems Sustainment (WSS)

Battery Network (BATTNET) Medical Logistics Network

Castings/Forgings Strategic Distribution & Disposition

Military Unique Sustainment Technology (MUST) Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Subsistence Network (SUBNET) Energy Readiness Program

Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR)

Additive Manufacturing

Strategic Materials

Small Business Innovation Research

WHERE TO FIND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

DLA R&D uses the Federal Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov to post their opportunities using Broad Agency 

Announcements (BAA). Use the Search Contract Opportunities in SAM.gov to search for these opportunities by entering the 

BAA # from the table below into the Contract Opportunities search box. 

Active BAAs are listed below and more detail about them can also be view at DLA R&D webpage:

 DLA R&D Project BAA BAA Open Period

 Metal Casting BAA 0001-21 7/15/2021-6/30/2026

 SUBNET BAA 0004-21 7/14/2021-7/13/2026

 DLIR and SCM BAA 0002-21 9/2/2021-12/30/2026

BATTNET BAA 0006-21 9/2/2021-9/16/2026

 MUST BAA 0001-20 4/1/2021-8/2/2025

 WSS BAA-0002-19 8/13/2020-8/28/2024

 Emergent IV BAA-0001-22 6/13/2022-6/12/2027

Note: Dates are subject to change

Note: White Paper submissions for Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) posted on SAM.gov go to the Contracting Office 

on the email listed within the announcement. If you have an innovative idea not listed within a BAA, send an email to the 

DLA Headquarters Logistics Research office at Logistics.Research@dla.mil. 

Small businesses can provide innovation to meet the agency’s needs through the Research & 

Development (R&D) Programs, the Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIP), and the 

Technology Accelerator Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Program.

Information about these programs, how to submit new innovative ideas for the current program 

announcements, and ideas not listed in announcements or topics are provided on this flyer. 
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

INNOVATION SMALL BUSINESS

DLA Office of Small Business Programs, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1127, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 

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SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION PROGRAMS & SCHEDULE

The DLA Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIP) consist of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small 

Business Technology Transfer (STTR), and Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) programs.

 NOTE: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WHERE TO FIND SBIP & RIF OPPORTUNITIES

DLA SBIP uses the Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR Program website at www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login 

to publish the DLA SBIR/STTR Topic's Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) on this site in addition to other participating 

agencies. This is also where a firm would submit their proposals.

View a list of parts that are eligible for proposal on the current OSD SBIR Phase & DLA Topic by visiting the Small Business 

Programs website at www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/SmallBusinessInnovationPrograms. You will see a Parts Eligible for 

Proposal section and the parts list is provided within that section.

The DoD RIF website at https://defenseinnovationmarketplace.dtic.mil/business-opportunities/rapid-innovation-fund/ has the 

most current information regarding the program, points-of-contacts, and provides a link to the Broad Agency 

Announcements. Typically, DLA has three or four Topics each year for the RIF.

Need assistance? Contact the DLA Small Business Innovation Program at DLASBIR2@dla.mil.

TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR OTA PROGRAM

The DLA Technology Accelerator OTA Program recently focused on growing capacity in 3D 

printing/additive manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing on demand. 

Whitepapers are submitted on problem statements posted on the DLA Technology Accelerator 

OTA Program website at www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Accelerate.

For questions or comments about the program, send an email to accelerate@dla.mil. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DLA Information Technology - Vendor Relations Email: Serves as the central point of contact for managing engagement 

with vendors seeking to demonstrate capabilities and the value they may be bring to DLA in the area of information 

technology that supports research and development, as well as innovation. 

Email strategictechnologyvendorrelations@dla.mil or call 571-767-2100.

WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Additional information and resources can be found on the DLA Small Business website 

www.dla.mil/smallbusiness

The objectives of the SBIPs are to stimulate technological 

innovation and increase commercialization of R&D within the 

DLA managed supply chains improving service to the 

warfighter.

The SBIR/STTR programs are structured in the following three 

phases. 

 • Phase I projects demonstrate the feasibility of 

technologies. 

 • Phase II projects develop prototype processes or products 

for proof-of-concept demonstrations. 

 • Phase III is the commercial application of the 

technology. (Not a set-aside)