Advanced Metal Castings Research & Development (R&D) Requirement Program (Formerly Castings)

Agency	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Solicitation Number	SP4701-26-B-0002
Notice Type	Solicitation
NAICS	541715
Set-Aside	No Set aside used
Place Of Performance	Philadelphia, PA, 19111
Posted	Jun 29, 2026
Source	Federal — SAM.gov
Response Deadline	Jun 28, 2031 1694 days left as of Nov 7, 2026
Time Left	1695 days left as of 2026-11-07
Primary	Deborah P Lombardi · [email protected] · 4457376023
Secondary	Stephen Chenoweth · [email protected]
Official Notice	View On SAM.gov

About this opportunity

The purpose of this BAA stems from emerging and rapidly expanding requirements to (1) structure, execute, and coordinate projects that develop innovative solutions that can reduce the disproportionate number of DLA backorders, or unfilled orders for items that contain metal castings, and (2) to improve the quality, productivity, technology, and business practices of the metal casting industry. The key focus areas are: Procurement Solutions � Projects must focus on the identification and demonstration of improved proactive tools to assist the DLA with timely and cost-effective solicitations or acquisitions of parts having metal castings content. Proposed projects should help the DLA to evaluate and streamline metal castings supply chains for best value supply source selection, promoting business opportunities to the metal casting industry; or enhancing existing metal casting tooling data. Manufacturing Technologies � Projects must focus on the identification and demonstration of an innovative metal casting technology or manufacturing process/technology that significantly improves effectiveness, productivity, energy, or efficiency of making a casting or casted equivalent part. This may include: New, alternate or improved alloys, die materials, die and part repair methods, and die and alloy coatings and lubricants to enhance product quality or reduce manufacturing time and cost; Projects can also be focused on Industry 4.0, sensors, and smart manufacturing, robotics, automation, and other process improvements aimed at increased quality and reduced cost; Workforce development projects for current and future employees, including training and webinars, safety tools and resources, topics for attracting future workforce, and retention of current workforce.

Who can apply

Set-aside: No Set aside used — as stated in the official notice: “No Set aside used”. Verify eligibility on the official notice before bidding.

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