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Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST III) Research and Development SP4701-26-B-0001

Solicitation numberSP470126B0001_

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DCSO PHILADELPHIA

NAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)PSC AC33 · National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development
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Response deadlineDec 3, 2030, 4:59 AM UTC
Deadline status1551 days remaining
PostedAug 13, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceUnited States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This Broad Agency Announcement seeks R&D partners for the Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST III) program, focusing on leveraging digital and Industry 4.0 technologies in textile manufacturing. The BAA is open for five years, with an initial 45-day period for cost and technical proposals for IDIQ consideration. [3][4]

Key points

  • DOD needs agile, digitally driven commercial manufacturing technologies for textile applications. [1]
  • Initial proposals are due within 45 days of posting for IDIQ consideration. [2]

Watch items

  • Acceptable evaluation ratings do not guarantee an award. [3]
  • Contractors must report covered telecommunications equipment used in systems. [1]

Sources

  1. SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdfATTACHMENT B Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) Broad Agency Announcement SP4701-26-B-0001 Page 59 of 70 (d) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Departme
  2. SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdfDuring the execution of each STP, the Government PM and their PM Support Team will manage all aspects of planning, execution and reporting of the overall project portfolio, with particular attention to cost, schedule and deliverables.
  3. SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdfNOTE: Acceptable ratings for BAA evaluation factors does not guarantee an award.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticePlace of performance: USA

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Public-source intelligence

Source-backed opportunity brief

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Property Administrator means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

[1] SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdf

Scope

ATTACHMENT B Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) Broad Agency Announcement SP4701-26-B-0001 Page 59 of 70 (d) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

[1] SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdf

Deliverables

During the execution of each STP, the Government PM and their PM Support Team will manage all aspects of planning, execution and reporting of the overall project portfolio, with particular attention to cost, schedule and deliverables.

[1] SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdf

Submission

The MUST III BAA does not require an excel model as part of the Cost Proposal Submission; however, offerors may submit part of their Cost Proposal in an Excel Spreadsheet in addition to the required Cost Proposal Format starting on Page 18 of the BAA document.

[1] SP4701-26-B-0001+MUST+III+BAA+002.pdf

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Notice information

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Amendment 0003 Re-Opens the BAA for White papers, changes POC information & revises clauses Amendment 0002 Answers pre-proposal questions Amendment 0001 Change date for pre-propposal questions This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the acquisition of research and development (R&D) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 35.016, "Broad agency announcement," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No other solicitation will be issued. Only the information provided in this notice is available. Requests for other forms of solicitation shall be disregarded. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeks interested parties to become partners in the Military Unique Sustainment Technology III program (herein referred to as MUST III). MUST III is a DLA sponsored Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Technology Program. The commercial clothing and textile industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by rapid fashion cycles, the authority of digital design and data, and the implementation of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies. To effectively and affordably meet its evolving needs, the Department of Defense (DOD) must explore how to leverage these advancements across design, engineering, and manufacturing. Specifically, the DOD needs to adopt commercial manufacturing technologies that are agile and digitally driven, as Advanced Clothing and Individual Equipment (CIE) and other textile-based applications increasingly rely on modern, digital technical data to enable efficient and effective manufacturing. By embracing these shifts, the DOD can achieve rapid prototyping, scalable production, and cost-effective solutions that keep pace with operational requirements. The DLA Research and Development (R&D) Program Office is seeking efforts that support any of the MUST III Technical Areas of Interest outlined in the scope of this BAA (see Section 3: Scope). This BAA will remain open for five (5) years and will have a one-time initial closing date for receipt of cost & technical proposals for IDIQ consideration under Short Term Projects (45 days after initial posting). Please note that Cost and technical proposals shall be submitted separately. After the initial 45-day period the BAA will temporarily close, for evaluation of cost & technical proposals received.

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