Innovative Logistics Needs Statement

Note: Amendment #1 extends application submission date to May 6, 2022 Innovative Logistics Needs Statement The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (R&E) Capability Prototypes / Rapid Reaction Technology Office (CP/RRTO) office will conduct an in-person Solutions Meeting focused on Innovative Logistics in the Washington, DC area in Spring/Summer 2022. The Solutions Meeting provides selected innovative companies with an opportunity to make short technical presentations to government representatives about their technologies and products. There is a potential for companies to be selected for pilot projects or experimentation if their technology appears to match the DoD’s needs described below. The Department of Defense has been historically successful due to excellent logistical support for warfighters in operating areas. In future operations, logistics distribution systems, communications systems, and energy resources may be overstressed by operational requirements. Future DOD logistics capabilities must be agile, efficient, collaborative, distributed, and resilient in order to provide DOD personnel with robust support. CP/RRTO is looking for innovative technologies that enable logistics operations in the following areas: Sustainability and Demand Reduction Renewable energy generation and storage Additive manufacturing Point of need sourcing / production for materials and water Weight reduction / lightweight packaging Biotechnology for in-place production Energy efficiency enhancement Global Logistics Visibility of DoD resources at a global level Logistics analytics Needs prediction and sourcing Advanced & interoperable logistics computing / communications systems and software Improved human machine interfaces Resilient infrastructure / technologies Agile Distribution Autonomous distribution platforms Innovative material handling equipment and systems Long range & long endurance autonomous systems Flexible power / communications systems Resilient Logistics Systems Alternative energy Multi-source power production Logistics, node resiliency, and robustness Automated and Integrated edge sensors / computing Low-profile packaging and distribution Companies interested in participating in the Solutions Meeting should submit one (1) application to RRTO via email to [email protected]. Only one application is permitted per company , NOT one application per topic area or company business unit. The following information is required in the application. All application information should only be contained in the body of the email. No attachments are allowed. Email subject line “Innovative Logistics Solutions Meeting Application” Company name Website address POC, email, phone number and alternate POC if desired One succinct single paragraph description (100 words or less in length and no bullets) of the technology that the company plans to discuss if they are selected to present at the Solutions Meeting. This description must focus on the technology and the envisioned use of that technology, and not a description of the company. Select the one technology area of the four bolded technology areas above (Sustainability and Demand Reduction / Global Logistics / Agile Distribution / Resilient Logistics Systems) that BEST fits your technology solution. Do not list multiple technology areas. All applications must be received on or before 5:00 PM EDT, May 6, 2022. Submission of an application does not guarantee an invitation to the Solutions Meeting . Selected companies are responsible for their travel and all other expenses associated with participation in the Innovative Logistics Solutions Meeting.