LIFE CYCLE PILOT PROCESS (LCPP) AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES BAA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of the Army, Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A), Project Lead Joint Services (PLJS), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Life Cycle Pilot Process (LCPP) and Related Technologies. This BAA seeks new and novel ideas to address Industrial Base (IB) technology gaps and advance manufacturing processes to maintain overmatch capabilities for U.S. warfighters. This is a continuously open announcement, valid from September 26, 2025, through September 25, 2030.
Scope of Work
The BAA solicits proposals and white papers for scientific study and experimentation focused on identifying state-of-the-art industry manufacturing processes. Key technology areas of interest include:
- Chemical Endurance: Strengthening the domestic supply chain for critical munitions materials.
- Digital Engineering: Technologies supporting the development, management, and use of a Digital Thread.
- Manufacturing Technology – Ammunition & Energetic Processes: Improving production efficiency, operator safety, and supply chain resilience.
- Manufacturing Technology – Reclamation & Regulatory Compliance: Innovative technologies for sustainable life cycle stages of munitions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under FAR 6.102(d)(2).
- Duration: The BAA is open for 5 years (September 26, 2025, to September 25, 2030). Awards may be made for periods up to three (3) years (1 basic year with two 1-year options).
- Award Instruments: Various instruments may be used, including Contracts (R&D), Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transactions (OTs).
- Set-Aside: None specified; all responsible sources are eligible. Subcontracting to small businesses is encouraged.
- White Paper Submission: White papers are accepted within the specified solicitation cycle, typically October through June each calendar year.
- Published: September 26, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) before submitting a white paper or proposal. White papers must be prepared according to Part II instructions; submissions not in accordance will be discarded. Favorable white papers may lead to an invitation to submit a full proposal, prepared per Part III, Section 3. Proposals are submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Evaluation will consider scientific/technical merit, contribution to the Army mission, capabilities, experience, past performance, and cost realism. Costs for white papers/proposals are not allowable direct charges.
Contact Information
- Administrative Inquiries: yili.d.chen.mil@army.mil (Contract Specialist) or wilson.w.au.civ@army.mil (Contracting Officer).
- Technical Questions: Ryan Bridge (ryan.p.bridge2.civ@army.mil).