DLA Research and Development; Acquisition Modernization Technology Research (AMTR) SP4701-23-B-0001

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the Acquisition Modernization Technology Research (AMTR) SP4701-23-B-0001 solicitation.

Key changes include:

• Submission Method Update: The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is no longer a valid method for submitting White Papers and proposals.

• Contact Information Revision: The Point of Contact (POC) and associated contact details have been updated. Sara Lobley is replaced by Nicholas Rossi as the POC. The office address and email for Nicholas Rossi have been updated.

• Email Recipients for Submissions: The email addresses for submitting full proposals and White Papers have been updated to include Nicholas Rossi instead of Sara Cepeda or Sara Lobley.

• Section 5, Page 8 (Proposal Submission)

• Section 6, Page 9 (Proposal Submission)

• Section 8, Page 20 (White Paper Submission)

• Page 2 of the AMTR BAA (Point of Contact and Contact Information)

Offerors must now use the updated email addresses and contact information for all submissions. The PIEE system is no longer an accepted submission method. The deadline for receipt of offers has not been extended by this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation SP4701-23-B-0001 as follows:

• Addition of DFARS 252.227-7017: This clause, "Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions (JAN 2023)," is added. Respondents selected for full proposals must complete and include this clause, which pertains to technical data and computer software.
• Addition of FAR 52.204-24: This clause, "Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)," is added. Respondents selected for full proposals must complete and include this clause.
• Addition of FAR 52.204-26: This clause, "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020)," is added. Respondents selected for full proposals must complete and include this clause.
• Revision to Section 8 (White Paper Instructions): The first sentence of the fourth paragraph is revised to clarify that White Papers will be reviewed "against the topic" to determine feasibility and viability.
• Insertion of Vendor Eligibility Paragraph: A new paragraph is inserted after the first paragraph in Section 5 (General Proposal Submission Information) detailing minimum standards for award eligibility.
• Incorporation of Intellectual Property and Data Rights Clauses: Several Intellectual Property and Data Rights clauses are incorporated by reference and added to the solicitation.
• Incorporation of Government Furnished Property Instructions: Government Furnished Property Instructions are incorporated.
• Addition of DFARS 252.245-7005: This clause, "Management and Reporting of Government Property (JAN 2024)," is added.
• Addition of Research and Development Project Transition Information: This information is added to Section 5.
• Update to Solicitation Module Method: The Solicitation Module under the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is no longer valid for submitting White Papers and proposals. Submissions must now be made via email or a secure file transfer service.
• Revision to Attachment A (White Paper Template): The template is revised to reflect "DLA AMTR" instead of "DLA SDD."
• Revision to Point of Contact: The Point of Contact (POC) and contact information are revised.
• Re-opening of Solicitation: The AMTR BAA SP4701-23-B-0001 is re-opened as of October 1, 2024, for the submission of White Papers.

Multiple sections of the original solicitation are affected, including those related to proposal submission, vendor eligibility, intellectual property, government property, and telecommunications equipment representations.

Proposal submission methods have changed significantly, moving from the PIEE Solicitation Module to email or secure file transfer. The deadline for White Paper submissions has also been extended due to the re-opening of the solicitation. Offerors must ensure they comply with the new submission requirements and complete the newly added clauses and representations.

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits research and development (R&D) proposals for the Acquisition Modernization Technology Research (AMTR) Program. The program aims to modernize the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) acquisition processes by leveraging emerging technologies and innovative business practices. The goal is to improve DLA's operational capabilities and support the Warfighter.

The AMTR program focuses on eight strategic areas:

• Maximizing Enterprise IT Modernization

• Integrating Data Science and Analytics

• Leveraging a Connected and Secure Supply Chain

• Capitalizing on Emerging Technology

• Deepening Industry Engagement for Innovation

• Applying Innovative Processes

• Strengthening the Acquisition Workforce

• Enhancing Market Intelligence

• The BAA is open for five years.

• An initial closing date for Short Term Projects (STPs) is set for 180 days after posting, with subsequent re-openings for White Papers.

• Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will be awarded.

• Task orders for STPs will be issued under the IDIQ contracts, ranging from three to 24 months.

• Total government investment is planned up to $10 million per year for Fiscal Years 2023-2028.

• Contract types will primarily be cost-type IDIQ contracts, with potential for definitive contracts.

• Initial proposals for IDIQ consideration require full cost & technical proposals (not White Papers).

• After initial evaluation, the BAA will reopen for White Paper submissions.

• White Papers should be limited to 6 pages and describe a technical R&D concept.

• Successful White Papers may lead to a request for a full cost and technical proposal.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, relevance to agency programs, and fund availability. Cost realism and reasonableness will also be considered.

• Evaluation criteria include Feasibility, Viability, Desirability, Past Performance, and Cost and Price.

• No set-asides are indicated (N/A).

• Eligibility requires prospective offerors to meet minimum standards of responsibility.

• The DLA Strategic Plan supports these efforts, with a primary focus on LOE 4: Modernized Acquisition and Supply Chain Management.

• Awardees may be part of a working group to collaborate on identifying problems and achieving improvements.

• Small business subcontracting plans are required for contract awards exceeding $750,000.