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Advanced Metal Castings Research & Development (R&D) Requirement Program (Formerly Castings)

Solicitation numberSP4701-26-B-0002

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DCSO PHILADELPHIA

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Response deadlineJun 29, 2031, 3:59 AM UTC
Deadline status1759 days remaining
PostedJun 29, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performancePhiladelphia, PA, 19111, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This BAA seeks innovative solutions to reduce DLA backorders and improve the metal casting industry's quality and productivity. Focus areas include procurement solutions, manufacturing technologies, and workforce development projects. [1]

Key points

  • Projects must address procurement or manufacturing technologies for metal castings. [1]
  • Proposals require a technical plan, deliverables description, and schedule. [2]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is June 29, 2031. [4]
  • FAR 52.204-24 must be included for selected offerors. [3]

Sources

  1. Advanced+Metal+Castings+R-D+Requirements+Program+BAA.pdfDFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023) DFARS 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data – Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services (AUG 2025) DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation (AUG 2025) DFARS 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions – Computer Software (JAN 20
  2. Advanced+Metal+Castings+R-D+Requirements+Program+BAA.pdfProposal shall include: (a) Areas of Interest – See Attachment A, page 40 of this BAA for Areas of Interest. (b) Technical Plan as described below. (c) Detailed technical approach, rationale, and strategy for accomplishing technical goals in support of innovative claims and deliverables. (d) Deliverables associated with the proposed research, including those listed below, and a clear description of the results, products, and transferable technology to be CUI Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) 17 developed. (e) Schedule and milestones for each task in the proposed efforts.
  3. Advanced+Metal+Castings+R-D+Requirements+Program+BAA.pdfFAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEVIATION 2026-O0038) (FEB 2026) Offerors that are selected to submit full cost and technical proposals are required to complete and include FAR 52.204-24 with their submission.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticeSet-aside: No Set aside used

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DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023) DFARS 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data – Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services (AUG 2025) DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation (AUG 2025) DFARS 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions – Computer Software (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government- Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7026 Deferred Delivery of Technical Data or Computer Software (APR 1988) DFARS 252.227-7027 Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software (APR 1988) CUI Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) 25 DFARS 252.227-7028 Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government (JUN 1995) DFARS 252.227-7030 Technical Data—Withholding of Payment (Mar 2000) DFARS 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (JAN 2025) DFARS 252.227-7039 Patents—Reporting of Subject Inventions (APR 1990) DFARS 252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)(FEB 2026) Intellectual Property and Data Rights for Resultant Awardees Pursuant to DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services and DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation, the Government will identify which rights (Unlimited, Government Purpose, or Restricted) they shall receive at the time of award.

Scope

The plant clearance officer may require the Contractor to secure from scrap buyers a DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty. (k) Sale of surplus Contractor inventory— (1) Sales procedures. (i) The Contractor shall conduct sales of contractor inventory (both useable property and scrap) in accordance with the requirements of this contract and plant clearance officer direction.

Deliverables

Proposal shall include: (a) Areas of Interest – See Attachment A, page 40 of this BAA for Areas of Interest. (b) Technical Plan as described below. (c) Detailed technical approach, rationale, and strategy for accomplishing technical goals in support of innovative claims and deliverables. (d) Deliverables associated with the proposed research, including those listed below, and a clear description of the results, products, and transferable technology to be CUI Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) 17 developed. (e) Schedule and milestones for each task in the proposed efforts.

Submission

FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEVIATION 2026-O0038) (FEB 2026) Offerors that are selected to submit full cost and technical proposals are required to complete and include FAR 52.204-24 with their submission.

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Notice information

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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 metal castings, and (2) to improve the quality, productivity, technology, and business practices of the metal casting industry. The key focus areas are: Procurement Solutions - Projects must focus on the identification and demonstration of improved proactive tools to assist the DLA with timely and cost-effective solicitations or acquisitions of parts having metal castings content. Proposed projects should help the DLA to evaluate and streamline metal castings supply chains for best value supply source selection, promoting business opportunities to the metal casting industry; or enhancing existing metal casting tooling data. Manufacturing Technologies - Projects must focus on the identification and demonstration of an innovative metal casting technology or manufacturing process/technology that significantly improves effectiveness, productivity, energy, or efficiency of making a casting or casted equivalent part. This may include: New, alternate or improved alloys, die materials, die and part repair methods, and die and alloy coatings and lubricants to enhance product quality or reduce manufacturing time and cost; Projects can also be focused on Industry 4.0, sensors, and smart manufacturing, robotics, automation, and other process improvements aimed at increased quality and reduced cost; Workforce development projects for current and future employees, including training and webinars, safety tools and resources, topics for attracting future workforce, and retention of current workforce.

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