DBPT Prototype Project

APEX OTA CONSORTIUM COMING SOON ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT: APEX-CSA-015

DATE: 31 March 2026

PROJECT NAME: Distributed Biomanufacturing Process Technology (DBPT) Prototype Project

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. §4022 (Prototype Projects)

CUSTOMER: DEVCOM United States Army Research Lab (ARL) and Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Program (OUSW(R&E)/ManTech)

KEY TECHNICAL AREA(S): Emerging Technologies

DESCRIPTION

• The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Manufacturing Technology Program seeks white papers to develop, integrate, and demonstrate production-representative biomanufacturing process technologies that measurably improve efficiency, scalability, reliability, or cost performance of defense-relevant material production. The prototype will validate quantifiable improvements in defined performance metrics (e.g., yield, throughput, stability, energy or resource utilization) and confirm operational relevance within a production-representative environment supporting Department of War (DoW) sustainment objectives. The Government anticipates a phased prototype approach focused on process maturation and production-representative validation.

• Successful completion may enable follow-on production or expanded implementation pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §4022(f), limited to the scope of the demonstrated prototype capability and subject to statutory requirements and availability of funds.

• DD Form 2345 is required. For JCP/DD Form 2345 requirements visit: www.dla.mil/Customer-Support/Brochures/Details/Article/3807634/joint-certification-program

CLASSIFICATION: The DBPT Project will be UNCLASSIFIED.

RELEASE DATE: The expected release date for the request for white papers (RWP) is 3QFY26.

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APEX Consortium Membership: Membership in the APEX Consortium will be required to submit a solution to the pending RFS. You can join the APEX Consortium by first becoming a member of the Tech Accelerator Community. You can complete the Tech Accelerator Community membership application process www.techaccelerator.us/membership.

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