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Subnet BAA 0004-21   2

ID: BAA-0004-21 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: April 29, 2025, 1:50 p.m. EDT

Amendment 01 Subsistence Network BAA 004-21 is hereby amended for clarification regarding the Evaluation Rating Scheme.

SUBNET will have a wide-spread focus on solutions to develop and promote manufacturing improvements in the subsistence supply chain. The program goals are to leverage the latest technologies, encourage innovation and modernization, and to maximize capability and capacity in subsistence. The program engages all elements of the supply chain including the DoD combat ration producers, commercial food suppliers, academia, and other industry and federal agencies to research, leverage, implement, and transition improved technologies in the subsistence supply chain. The research seeks identification and test of low-risk, high-impact technology, quality and process improvements of the individual and group combat rations, and improvements in subsistence products or equipment. The SUBNET short term projects should result in such measures as reduced cost, increased efficiencies, and improved surge demand capabilities. These improvements will transition to industrial base suppliers, military services, and the warfighters. Research projects shall involve current trends related to combat rations, field feeding solutions, food equipment, food footprint, food innovations, food safety and defense; garrison feeding, nutrition and health, storage and packaging solutions, water security, subsistence supplies condition monitoring during shipments, and additional topics.

Posted: March 7, 2024, 1:19 p.m. EST
Posted: April 26, 2022, 1:32 p.m. EDT
Posted: July 14, 2021, 10:18 a.m. EDT
Background
The Subsistence Network (SUBNET) is a program initiated by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) aimed at enhancing manufacturing improvements within the subsistence supply chain. The program's mission is to leverage advanced technologies, foster innovation, and modernize processes to maximize capabilities and capacities in subsistence. It engages various stakeholders including DoD combat ration producers, commercial food suppliers, academia, and federal agencies to research and implement improved technologies.

The overarching goal is to identify and test low-risk, high-impact technologies that can lead to cost reductions, increased efficiencies, and enhanced capabilities for military operations.

Work Details
The contract encompasses a range of tasks aimed at improving the subsistence supply chain. Key areas of interest include:
1. Combat Rations: Development of individual and group rations that are nutritionally balanced for troops.
2. Food Equipment: Innovations to enhance energy efficiency and usability in field feeding operations.
3. Field Feeding Solutions: Systems to efficiently provide food during combat operations.
4. Food Footprint: Solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production and distribution.
5. Food Innovations: Incremental or disruptive changes to existing food products or production methods.
6. Food Safety and Defense: Strategies to protect the food supply from contamination.
7. Garrison Feeding: Enhancements in food service at military installations.
8. Nutrition and Health: Improvements in the nutritional value of food products for troops.
9. Storage and Packaging Solutions: Innovations in packaging materials that extend shelf life.
10. Surge Support: Innovations that increase food production capacity during surge events.
11. Water Security: Technology advancements in hydration alternatives.
12. Condition Monitoring During Shipments: Involvement in cybersecurity initiatives related to subsistence supplies.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for projects under this contract is expected to range from 6 months to 3 years.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for performance are not explicitly stated but are likely to include various military installations and research facilities associated with the DLA.

Overview

Agency
DCSO Philadelphia [DoD - DLA - DCSO]
Response Deadline
July 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Due in 307 Days
Posted
July 14, 2021, 10:18 a.m. EDT (updated: April 29, 2025, 1:50 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC33 - National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development
Place of Performance
United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
High
On 7/14/21 DCSO Philadelphia issued Solicitation BAA-0004-21 for Subnet BAA 0004-21 due 7/13/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC33.
Primary Contact
Name
Andrea Nicolucci   Profile
Email
andrea.nicolucci@dla.mil
Phone
(215) 737-2698

Secondary Contact

Name
Alexandra Bocito   Profile
Email
alexandra.bocito@dla.mil
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
POC Gary Carson Profile gary.carson@dla.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) > DCSO > DCSO PHILADELPHIA > DCSO PHILADELPHIA
FPDS Organization Code
97AS-SP4701
Source Organization Code
500035091
Last Updated
April 29, 2025
Last Updated By
thomas.walsh@dla.mil
Archive Date
July 14, 2026