ONHS Report: SP470126B0001

Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) Research and Development SP4701-26-B-0001

Solicitation ID: SP470126B0001

Agency: DLA/R&D

Type: Solicitation

Deadline: 2030-12-02T17:00:00 ET

Eligibility: Yes (Unrestricted)

Funding: Total Government investment not to exceed $50 million for 5 years is planned during Fiscal Years 2026-2030.

Doc Type: BAA/IDIQ

Clearance: CUI

Program Manager: Andrea Nicolucci

Last Updated: 2025-12-02 17:03

Analyzed File: MUST III BAA FINAL.pdf

Eligibility Reasoning

This is an unrestricted acquisition. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs will be considered by DLA.

Note: This is an AI-generated summary...

Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST-III) program, a research and development initiative focused on modernizing the Department of Defense's Class II supply chain (clothing and individual equipment). With a total planned investment of up to $50 million over five years (FY2026-2030), the program seeks to leverage commercial advancements in design, engineering, and manufacturing. Key technical areas of interest include: 1) establishing digital data as the authoritative source for specifications and manufacturing, 2) enhancing supply chain resilience through adaptive manufacturing and buffer strategies, and 3) fostering innovation in materials, designs, and production methods like 3D knitting and automated sewing. The BAA outlines a two-part submission process: an initial 45-day window for full proposals to be considered for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) 'working group' contracts, followed by a reopening of the BAA for White Paper submissions that may lead to individual contract awards. Evaluation will prioritize technical feasibility, viability for transition to operational use, and desirability to the end-user over cost.

Overall Technical Areas

Digital Thread & Digital TwinModel-Based Systems EngineeringAI / Machine LearningSupply Chain Modeling & SimulationPredictive AnalyticsAdvanced Materials & FabricsWearable TechnologiesRobotics & Automated Production3D Textile ManufacturingDigital Engineering & DesignPoint-of-Need ManufacturingCybersecurity ArchitecturesOn-Demand & Custom ManufacturingAugmented Reality Systems

Probable LBNL Areas

BSACSAESAETALD

Focus Areas

Example Priorities:

Establishing a single, trusted digital version of clothing and individual equipment specifications, manufacturing data, and sourcing details to reduce errors, increase speed, and enable automation throughout the supply chain.
This includes transitioning from traditional technical documents to digital data as the primary source of truth, ensuring all design, sourcing, and production information is timely, accurate consistent, accessible, and secure.
Emphasis should be placed on integrating model-based systems engineering, digital twins, and digital thread technologies.
Advanced technologies such as augmented reality, AI, and machine learning could be utilized to bridge business and technical workflows, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.
Establishing secure, “time of need” information sharing capability e.g. Application Program Interfaces to enable distribution of technical data over the product lifecycle.

Specific Technical Skills:

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Digital TwinDigital ThreadArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningAugmented RealityApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Data InteroperabilityCybersecurityIntellectual Property Protection

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization
Gazi Mahmud	0.70	BSA \| Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology \| Molecular Ecosystems Bio
Marco Pritoni	0.69	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg Technologies Dept
Weiping Huang	0.69	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg Technologies Dept
Oluwamayowa Amusat	0.69	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Applications
Han Li	0.68	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg Technologies Dept
Donghun Kim	0.68	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg Technologies Dept
Jennifer Stokes-Draut	0.68	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Ana Comesana	0.68	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Rohan Adwankar	0.68	BSA \| Biological Systems & Engineering \| Process Engr & Analytics
Mary Ann Piette	0.68	LD \| LD \| Energy Technologies

Example Priorities:

Developing and demonstrating adaptive manufacturing capabilities and buffer strategies—like material stockpiles or alternate sourcing—that help the industry continue operating during surge requirements, large-scale conflicts, disasters, or disruptions.
Research in this area could focus on mapping supply chains, identifying critical bottlenecks, or developing models to simulate and respond to various disruptions.
Tools like digital twin simulations of the supply chain and predictive analytics could be utilized to proactively address labor shortages, material delays, and capacity issues.
Supplier categorization using digital platforms could support diversified sourcing and highlight alternative production pathways when traditional channels are compromised.
Develop capabilities to manufacture for low-volume or “made to measure” items, cost effectively with the very short lead-time needed to meet mission requirements (e.g. training goals).

Specific Technical Skills:

Supply Chain MappingPredictive AnalyticsRisk Modeling & SimulationAdaptive ManufacturingLogistics ManagementSourcing StrategyIndustrial Base AnalysisLow-Volume ManufacturingDigital Twin SimulationSurge Capacity Planning

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization
Thomas Hendrickson	0.73	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Nica Campbell	0.70	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Alex Newkirk	0.70	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Sunhee Baik	0.70	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Energy Markets & Policy
Unique Karki	0.70	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Jennifer Stokes-Draut	0.69	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Prakash Rao	0.69	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Peng Peng	0.69	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Tae Hwan Lim	0.69	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Jing Ke	0.69	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Energy Efficiency Studies

Example Priorities:

Encouraging research and development in novel materials, garment designs, and production methods (e.g. 3D knitting, advanced wearables, automated sewing) to enhance the performance, comfort, and scalability of military clothing and individual equipment.
Efforts should prioritize interfacing and coordinating with the Military Services on the development of cutting-edge textile technologies, next-generation uniform systems.
containerized and point-of-need manufacturing capabilities that allow rapid setup and deployment in remote or austere environments.
Research to encourage exploration into wearable technologies, self-healing fabrics, and automated production techniques such as 3D knitting and robotics.
Digital representations of product lifecycles and materials performance, paired with a workforce trained in AI and digital tools, will ensure that new capabilities are both scalable and resilient.

Specific Technical Skills:

Materials ScienceTextile EngineeringWearable TechnologiesAutomated Production3D KnittingRoboticsAdvanced ManufacturingGarment DesignPoint-of-Need ManufacturingSelf-Healing Fabrics

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization
Rohan Adwankar	0.68	BSA \| Biological Systems & Engineering \| Process Engr & Analytics
Jennifer Stokes-Draut	0.68	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Prakash Rao	0.68	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Daryl Chrzan	0.68	ESA \| MSD \| Material Physics
Guoying Chen	0.68	ETA \| ESDR \| Energy Storage & Dist Dpt
Carolin Sutter-Fella	0.68	ESA \| MF \| MF Inorganic Facility
Nihan Karali	0.68	ETA \| Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts \| Sustainable Energy Dept
Unique Karki	0.68	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Xiong Peng	0.67	ETA \| ESDR \| Energy Storage & Dist Dpt
Alex Newkirk	0.67	ETA \| Building Technology & Urban Systems \| Bldg & Industrial App Dpt

Potential LBNL PIs (Overall)

Note on PI Matching: These suggestions are generated through an AI-driven semantic analysis of LBNL staff profiles.

Name	Score	Organization
Tiffany Connors	0.75	CSA \| NERSC \| Data Center Department · Cybersecurity Architectures
Talita Perciano Costa Leite	0.75	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Research · AI / Machine Learning
Thomas Hendrickson	0.75	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Supply Chain Modeling & Simulation
Lane Martin	0.75	· Advanced Materials & Fabrics
Panagiotis Zarkos	0.74	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · Digital Engineering & Design
Michael Mahoney	0.73	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Research · Predictive Analytics
Kenny Higa	0.73	ETA \| ESDR \| Energy Storage & Dist Dpt · Point-of-Need Manufacturing
Christian Schmid	0.72	ETA \| Building Tech. & Urban Sys. \| Bldg Technologies Dept · Digital Thread & Digital Twin
Gregory Lemieux	0.72	EESA \| CESD \| Earth System Sciences · Model-Based Systems Engineering
Alan Meier	0.72	ETA \| Building Tech. & Urban Sys. \| Bldg Technologies Dept · Wearable Technologies

Fundamental Research Exemption (FRE)

Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;