Author: rjb
DoD Communities of Interest: R&D Research and Development
Subject: CCDC-ARL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Due Date: Ongoing: Sep 30, 2023 11:59 pm EDT
Government Organization: CCDC-ARL Army Research Laboratory
Description:
This notice of funding availability constitutes a competitive mechanism by which to evaluate and select proposals for award, including a merit-based competition, as described in the Department of Defense Grants and Agreements Regulations (DoDGARS), 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §22.315 for the selection of proposals to be awarded a TIA and for the competitive process for the award of OTs. A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or any other type of solicitation regarding this program will not be issued.
CCDC ARL seeks proposals to develop and demonstrate manufacturing and/ or repair improvements for Army materiel, which includes items and materials associated with combat vehicles, armaments, vehicle, and personal protection systems, etc. These manufacturing and repair improvements should provide cost, schedule, and risk reduction benefits compared to current baseline processes.
The topics in Section I.A are intended to help ARL execute manufacturing technology (ManTech) programs to address the highest priority needs of the US Army. The goal of these programs is to demonstrate and ultimately transition improved and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for Army platforms and Warfighter systems. Strong transition planning is essential to program success and requires a clear path to implementation.
Program stakeholders typically include proponents from the acquisition community, technology managers, manufacturing facilities, and industry. Program investment areas are aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) directives, and currently include technologies oriented towards:
1) future platforms
2) legacy platforms
3) the organic industrial base
Alignment to the Army Modernization Priorities is also required, and these priorities are:
1) Long-Range Precision Fires
2) Next Generation Combat Vehicle
3) Future Vertical Lift
4) Army Network
5) Air and Missile Defense
6) Soldier Lethality
Website: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/5b7a0a945fe84e17a8ef94650eea458b/view
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
910-824-9609
