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Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

Department of DefenseDLA

AI Overview

DLA Weapon Support seeks supply chain solutions to overcome readiness delays caused by material shortages and production inefficiencies. The program pursues innovative sourcing strategies, advanced manufacturing techniques, and new supplier partnerships to reduce lead times and strengthen supply chain resilience.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
May 6, 2026
Due Date
June 24, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

DLA Weapon Support requires a solution to address readiness challenges caused by delays or shortages of DLA-managed items critical to the manufacturing of components needed to achieve fully mission-capable status. These issues stem from supply chain inefficiencies, material shortages, and production delays, which hinder the timely availability of essential items. We need innovative, cost-effective approaches to improve supply chain reliability, reduce lead times, and ensure consistent access to ...

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Change History

Opportunity RemovedJun 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

Opportunity DLA26BZ02-NV009 no longer available

Q&A UpdatedJun 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

# Q&A Changes Summary **New question added:** Q1 clarifies DLA's preference for concrete, validated demonstrations of methodologies on actual NSNs over theoretical platforms. Emphasizes Phase I must actively prove feasibility on critical DLA-managed NSNs—not general approaches without demonstrated application. **Question reordering:** Previous Q1-Q3 renumbered to Q2-Q4 with no content changes to answers on contractor communication, technical data availability, or Phase I deliverables.

Q&A UpdatedMay 27, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

Added 1 new Q&A (Q1) clarifying post-award contract management expectations: monthly status reports and monthly review meetings required with DLA, prime contractor, and cognizant technical authority. Previous Q&As on technical data availability and Phase I deliverables were renumbered as Q2 and Q3 with no substantive changes.

Status ChangedMay 27, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Q&A UpdatedMay 18, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

**Changes to Q&A Section:** Q1 Answer expanded with a specific list of 5 candidate items (NSNs) available upon request, including pintle assemblies, hardstop cap, cooling system pump, and capacitor. No new questions added; Q2 remains unchanged.

Q&A UpdatedMay 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

Q1 answer updated: Technical data previously available no longer has logistical need. All high-priority items lack full technical data. Added contact info (Matthew.Borsinger@dla.mil) for requesting logistical information; requires CAGE Code and data custodian details for secure encrypted delivery. Q2 remains unchanged.

Q&A UpdatedMay 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

**Changes to Q&A:** One sentence added to Q1 Answer: "A list of logistical information for other possible candidate items that do not include a full data package are available upon request, after validation of the ability to receive export controlled data." This clarifies that applicants can request information on alternative candidate items without full technical data packages, contingent on export control validation.

Q&A UpdatedMay 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

**New Q&A added:** Q1 now addresses technical data availability, directing applicants to DLA cFolders and outlining required access prerequisites (DIBBS account, JCP certification, Enhanced Validation for export-controlled data). Original Q1 about Phase I deliverables moved to Q2 with no content changes.

Q&A UpdatedMay 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

Phase I for DLA topic DLA26BZ02-NV009 requires a comprehensive feasibility study with proof-of-concept demonstration, materials characterization, and techno-economic analysis to validate technical merit and reduce risk for Phase II consideration.

Opportunity AddedMay 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

New opportunity: Weapon System Readiness Program (WSRP)

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