Technologies for Forging – SP4701-25-B-0002

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	SP4701-25-B-0002
Agency	Defense Logistics Agency
Office	Dcso Philadelphia
Where	See the notice
Posted	August 13, 2025
Bids due	August 12, 2030, 11:59 PM (UTC-04:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Research & development (NAICS 541715)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Latoya A. Coney · Latoya.Coney@dla.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

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 forgings, and (2) to improve the quality, productivity, technology, and business practices of the forging industry. Please refer to the attached document(s) for detailed instructions regarding the submission of White Papers and Proposals.

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