Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity - Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)

Statement of Work (SOW)

This document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for a project under the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III program. The objective is to manage and implement a project, monitoring its cost, schedule, and performance parameters.

• Program Management, Administration, and Reporting: The Recipient must manage and implement the project, establish an expenditure baseline, track actual expenditures, and report quarterly. Participation in a Stakeholder Integrated Product Team (IPT) is required, along with regular technical update meetings and Quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs). A Technical Project Kickoff Meeting must be held within 60 days of award. The Recipient must also ensure maintenance of Government and non-Government owned equipment and provide an Equipment Property List.

• Key Performance Parameters (KPPs): Establish and track KPPs with DPA Title III IPT concurrence, including baseline, minimum, and objective targets across Technology, Manufacturing, Financial, and Marketing categories. KPP performance must be reported quarterly, with initial and final manufacturing demonstrations.

• Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA): Provide support for baseline and final MRAs of cobalt manufacturing capabilities.

• Strategic Business Planning: Prepare, submit, and implement a Strategic Business Plan addressing key aspects of the project/program, including supply chain management, and covering a minimum 24-month outlook. This plan must also address issues related to establishing a competitive and commercially viable merchant supplier and certify meeting criteria for a Merchant Supplier.

• Marketing Planning and New Business Development: Prepare and implement a Marketing Plan addressing current and future customer needs for specific project/program details, including titanium alloy components. The plan should define opportunities for material market development and provide performance-to-plan updates.

• Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) with baseline, minimum, and objective targets.

• Performance-to-plan evaluations for Strategic Business Plan and Marketing Plan.

• Not explicitly defined in this SOW document, but implies ongoing management and reporting throughout the Agreement relationship.

• Security: Adherence to Operations Security (OPSEC), Information Security, Personnel Security, Antiterrorism, and Program Protection programs. Compliance with requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Foreign Participation: Limited to Public Domain information unless a specific license is obtained. Foreign Nationals can be employed by the Recipient or Sub-awardee.

• Final Report (Draft and Final)

• Funds, Time & Expenditure Report (Quarterly)

• Progress, Status, & Management Report (Quarterly)

• Strategic Business Plan (9 months ARA* and annually thereafter)

• Property Control List (Quarterly/As Required)

• Presentation Material (Before each Briefing or Review)

• Marketing Plan (6 months ARA* and annually thereafter)

• Copy of Recipient’s Billing Voucher (As Required)

*ARA: After Receipt of Agreement or Award

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Appendix II_Sample TIA V May 2025.pdf", is an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity record. It appears to be a template or sample document related to a Technology Investment Agreement (TIA).

The document outlines the structure and content of a Technology Investment Agreement, including sections on:

• Authority and Order of Precedence
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Term of the Agreement
• Scope of the Agreement
• Management of the Program
• Financial Matters (Cost Principles, Payment, Audit, Cost Sharing)
• Claims, Disputes, and Appeals
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Technical and Financial Reporting
• National Policy Matters and Assurances
• Export-Controlled Data Restrictions
• Final Report requirements

It also lists several other attachments that are part of the overall agreement, such as:

• Sample TIA Articles
• Statement of Work (SOW) Template
• Strategic Business Plan Outline
• Funds and Manhour Expenditure Report Template
• Property Control List Template
• Marketing Plan Outline
• Cost Sharing Summary Example

This document serves as a template or example of the type of agreement that may be used for this opportunity. Bidders should review its contents to understand the potential contractual terms, reporting requirements, financial obligations, and intellectual property considerations associated with this type of agreement. The listed attachments indicate the types of supporting documentation that may be required as part of a proposal or subsequent agreement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix I, contains various certifications and representations required from offerors for assistance instruments. It outlines the government's expectations regarding the offeror's compliance with federal regulations and policies.

• Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters: Requires offerors to certify they are not debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible by any federal agency, and have not had recent convictions or judgments related to fraud or criminal offenses in public transactions.
• Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements: Details requirements for maintaining a drug-free workplace, including policy publication, employee awareness programs, and actions for violations.
• Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements Regarding Lobbying: Requires certification that no federal appropriated funds have been used to influence federal officials in relation to award of contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements.
• Certification Regarding Domestic Source – Defense Production Act, Title III: Defines "domestic source" and "critical component/technology" and requires offerors to certify they meet these definitions.
• Certification Regarding Merchant Supplier – Defense Production Act, Title III: Defines "merchant supplier" and requires certification of continued merchant supplier business practices and compliance with audits.
• Qualification of Offeror Under Export-Controlled Restrictions and Military Critical Technology Restrictions: Requires registration and certification with DLSC and submission of DD Form 2345 if applicable, and adherence to ITAR and other export control regulations.
• Representation regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements: Requires offerors to represent that they do not require employees or subawardees to sign confidentiality agreements that would restrict reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse.
• Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law: Requires corporations to represent whether they have unpaid federal tax liabilities or recent felony convictions.
• Certification Regarding the Prohibition on Using Funds under Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (JUN 2015): Similar to item 7, this reiterates the prohibition on using funds with entities requiring such agreements.
• Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements—Certification (JUN 2018): Requires offerors to certify that they have not engaged in activities that contributed to a foreign country's violation of arms control treaties or agreements.
• Applicant Information: Requires the applicant to provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines mandatory certifications and representations that must be made as part of their offer. Failure to provide accurate and complete certifications may result in disqualification or ineligibility for award. Bidders must carefully review each section to ensure their organization meets all requirements and can truthfully certify compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Sample Summary Business Plan Outline," provides a structured template for bidders to create a summary business plan. It is intended to guide the content and organization of a 25-page-or-less business plan, offering a framework for presenting strategic information.

The outline details the following sections and sub-topics:

• Executive Summary: Mission statement, objectives, expected accomplishments, and highlights.
• Business Overview: Company history, description, legal form, location, and facilities.
• Business Goals: Short-term (one year/near-term) and long-term goals, including sales, profit margins, market share, expansion, and ROI.
• Industry Analysis: Market need, industry size and outlook, customer analysis, competition analysis, competitive rivalry, integration, distribution, mobility barriers, and supplier relationships.
• Marketing Analysis: Objectives, strategy, pricing, product positioning, promotion, and distribution.
• Sales Forecast: Current and future projections, product line profitability, and assumptions.
• Manufacturing Analysis: Process description, facilities, machinery, raw materials, inventory, and personnel requirements.
• Management Analysis: Organizational structure, reporting relationships, key personnel duties, and management team background.
• Financial Analysis: Balance sheets, income statements, and comparative ratio analysis.
• Strategic Plan: Action plan, measurement methods, and relevant policies.
• Appendices: Exhibits, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, annual reports, price lists, and promotional materials.

This outline is crucial for bidders as it dictates the expected format and content of a business plan that may be required as part of their proposal submission. Understanding these requirements will help bidders prepare a comprehensive and compliant business plan, ensuring all necessary information is presented clearly and effectively.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix V, provides "Funding Guidelines" for the opportunity. It clarifies what types of expenditures are permissible for government funds and what must be covered by the awardee's cost share.

• Permissible Uses of Government Funds: Labor hours, consumables, materials, special tooling, special test equipment, and subcontractors.
• Definitions: Provides specific definitions for "Special Tooling" and "Special Test Equipment."
• Capital Equipment: Government funds may be used to purchase capital equipment unless otherwise noted in the RFP. These purchases may also count towards the awardee's cost share.
• Facilities: Proposals may include construction or modification of existing facilities if economically and technically advantageous. Government funds can purchase equipment for use on a Title III project and can be used to upgrade or expand existing facilities.
• Prohibited Uses of Government Funds: Government funds shall NOT be used to purchase real property (land or buildings) or for the construction of new buildings. These costs must be covered by the awardee's cost share.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the financial parameters of the opportunity. It dictates how project costs can be allocated between government funding and the awardee's own contribution, directly impacting proposal budgeting and financial planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a cost proposal breakdown, including labor, equipment, materials, travel, and overhead. It serves as a template for bidders to detail their proposed costs for the opportunity.

• SAMPLE COST BREAKOUT Sheet: Details direct labor (hours, rate, total), labor overhead, fringe benefits, equipment, materials, travel, subcontractors, consultants, G&A, and total costs. It also outlines the Federal Government Funds and Recipient's Cost Share.
• ADDITIONAL BREAKOUT Sheet: Provides sections for detailing equipment and materials, including descriptions and types.
• TRAVEL BREAKOUT Sheet: A template for itemizing travel costs, including airfare, lodging, per diem, incidentals, rental car, and other expenses, broken down by trip and number of people.

Bidders must use this spreadsheet to accurately detail and submit their cost proposals. It outlines the required cost categories and the format for presenting financial information, including the breakdown of government and recipient cost shares. This document is critical for proposal preparation and will be used in the evaluation of the opportunity.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 5 to the initial Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) FA8650-19-S-5010.

This amendment updates the following:

• Amendment 1 Changes: 14 Nov 2019
• Amendment 2 Changes: 28 April 2020
• Amendment 3 Changes: 30 March 2022
• Amendment 4 Changes: 12 March 2024
• Amendment 5 Changes: 1 July 2025

An important note indicates that the Government is suspending the submission of white papers under this FOA until further notice. Potential offerors are advised to continue to check SAM.gov for updates.