Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials (DLA-SM) Broad Agency Announcement SP8000-26-B-BAA0 solicits research and development white papers and proposals targeting National Defense Stockpile and strategic/critical material processing, recycling, substitution, and qualification. The BAA supports work performed at Fort Belvoir, VA and anticipates multiple awards (Phase I limited to simplified acquisition-size efforts and larger Phase II awards up to $10M) based on technical merit and funding availability. White papers have a rolling submission window through May 1, 2028, with evaluations to conclude by August 1, 2028, and the overall BAA remains open through January 30, 2029.