Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking partners for the Military Unique Sustainment Technology III (MUST III) program, a research and development initiative focused on advancing digital manufacturing, data interoperability, and domestic industrial base resilience in the commercial clothing and textile industry. The program aims to leverage commercial manufacturing technologies to achieve rapid prototyping, scalable production, and cost-effective solutions. Interested parties can submit white papers or technical proposals for consideration. The MUST III program has three technical areas of interest: digital as an authoritative source, supply chain resilience in clothing and individual equipment, and innovation in clothing and individual equipment.
• The program seeks to establish a single, trusted digital version of clothing and individual equipment specifications, manufacturing data, and sourcing details.
• The program aims to develop adaptive manufacturing capabilities and buffer strategies to help the industry continue operating during surge requirements, large-scale conflicts, disasters, or disruptions.
• The program encourages research and development in novel materials, garment designs, and production methods to enhance the performance, comfort, and scalability of military clothing and individual equipment.