Engaging the Manufacturing Industrial Base in Support of DLA’s Critical Supply Chains
Competitive applicants will have reviewed the parts list provided on DLA Small Business Innovation Program (SBIP) website, (Reference 4) as well as the technical data in the cFolders of DLA DiBBs, (Reference 3). Proposals can evolve in one of four ways depending on the availability of technical data and NSNs for reverse engineering as follows. Information on competitive status, RPPOB, and tech data availability will be provided on the DLA SBIP website, (Reference 4). a. Fully Competitive (AMC/AMSC-1G) NSNs where a full technical data package is available in cFolders are not eligible for this program. b. Other than (AMC/AMSC-1G) NSNs where a full Technical Data Package (TDP) is available in cFolders. These items may also require a qualification of a Representative Article. The SBM proposal should reflect timeline, statement of work, and costs associated with producing a Source Approval Request (SAR) and (if applicable) qualification of a Representative Article. Contact the TPOC if necessary. The scope and procedures associated with development of a SAR package are provided in Reference 1. c. Repair Parts Purchase or Borrow (RPPOB) or Surplus may be an option for other than 1G NSNs where partial or no technical data is available in cFolders. NSNs, if available, may be procured or borrowed through this program for the purposes of reverse engineering. The instructions for RPPOB can be found on the websites, Reference 5. The SBM proposal should reflect timeline, statement of work and costs associated with the procuring the part and reverse engineering of the NSN. Depending on complexity, producing both the TDP and SAR package may be included in Phase I.
Phase I Open Call for Small Business Closing Supply Chain Gaps for Aging Weapon Systems
DLA SBIR Program has a legacy of success in the advancement of critical manufacturing technologies that support our national security, along with a growing small business manufacturing network that fortify DLA supply chains. These efforts together with our Service partners are helping the DLA to build a resilient SBM base to reduce the acquisition and supportability costs of defense weapons systems, reduce manufacturing and repair cycle times across the life cycles of such systems, and transition manufacturing research and development processes into production. Competitive proposals should originate from small business manufacturing firms and include their capability to manufacture a National Stock Number (NSN) or component for specific weapon platform. Proposals with software or integrated manufacturing solutions will not be evaluated. Projects of this open topic can develop in several ways: a) SBMs can identify NSNs on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). More details are available at Ref. 2. JCP Certification required as described in Ref. 3. b) SBMs can identify NSNs through partnerships with the Air Force, Navy, Army or Marine Corps or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Service partner needs to be specifically identified with contact information for verification purposes. c) SBMs can propose advanced manufacturing methods for existing NSNs to improve cost, reduce lead time and/or improve quality. None of these projects can proceed without appropriate sponsorship from the DLA or one of the military Services. Identify specific partnerships and points of contact to strengthen your proposal. A specific NSN must be identified to participate in the open topic through independent SBM research. NSN’s will not be provided. The Offeror must fully understand the path to becoming an approved source for the proposed NSN and describe it in their proposal. PROJECT DURATION and COST: : Proposals exceeding these limits will not be evaluated.
