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DIBC Request for Project Proposals (RPP) - Strategic and Critical Materials is a large-scale defense funding solicitation managed by the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) and administered by ATI, offering awards ranging from $100 million to over $500 million. The program targets critical minerals and strategic materials supply chain challenges facing the U.S. defense industrial base.
Applicants follow a two-step process — submitting a white paper before a full proposal — and may address technology areas including microelectronics, kinetic capabilities, biotechnology, and cross-cutting defense priorities. This opportunity is best suited for defense contractors, research institutions, and industrial manufacturers with demonstrated capabilities in advanced materials and national security applications.
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ORG 2025-10-30T13:32:04-04:00 Release Date Solicitation Number Critical Sector Status Closing Date February 27, 2026 DIBC-RPP-CM-26-01 Critical Minerals Open March 20th, 2026 Anticipated Release Critical Sector February-March Strategic and Critical Minerals Release Date Closed Date Solicitation Number Critical Sector Status January 31, 2024 March 6, 2024 RWP-BIO-24-01 Emerging Manufacturing Technology Awarded March 28, 2024 May 2, 2024 RWP-KIN-24-01 Kinetic Capabilities Awarded March 27, 2024 May 6, 2024 RWP-MIC-24-01 Microelectronics Awarded May 7, 2024 June 13, 2024 RWP-KIN-24-02 Kinetic Capabilities Awarded July 30, 2024 September 5, 2024 RWP-CC-24-01 Cross Cutting Closed April 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 OA-24-01 All Closed August 29, 2024 November 6, 2024 RWP-KIN-03 Kinetic Capabilities Closed- Awaiting Award June 26, 2025 July 3, 2025 RPP-SCM-25-01 Strategic and Critical Materials Closed- Awaiting Award Frequently Asked Solicitation Questions 1.
What happens after I submit to a DIBC solicitation? ATI will conduct a compliance screen within one day of the due date, and provide a short window of time to correct any non-compliance issues. The government will then perform technical evaluations, and submission feedback will be released within BIDS.
If selected for award, you will work with the government technical team to finalize your SOW. Once finalized, ATI will issue a request for a cost proposal. 2.
Does DIBC issue grants? If not, what type of award will I receive? No. The DIBC OTA is not a grant and no grants will be awarded under the OTA.
All awards will either be expenditure based or fixed price. 3. Where can I find information related to the amount of available funding?
All information regarding the anticipated level of funding is provided within the documents provided with the solicitation. In some cases, funding information is not provided and will not be made available. 4.
What if my organization has multiple potential solutions to the solicitation? Are we allowed to submit to more than one requirement? If the solicitation contains multiple requirements/objectives, and an organization feels that it can offer solutions to meet more than one requirement/objective, then multiple submissions are acceptable as long as the submissions are not in response to the same requirement/objective.
5. When the government completes their technical evaluations and provides submission feedback, where can I find the feedback on my submission? Feedback on all submissions will be provided in BIDS.
Please use this link: BIDS Submission Portal . Login using the credentials you established when you created your BIDS account. Only the person who submitted the proposal in BIDS will have access to the feedback.
Once on the DIBC Home page, select My Submissions under submitter tools on left side of the screen. Then select the submission of interest. Look for “Full Proposal Feedback” near the top of the page in the “Links” section.
6. How do I submit to an active DIBC solicitation? Please refer to the BIDS Quick Submitter Guide for help with submitting to DIBC solicitations.
7. What happens if my submission is placed in the Basket? If your submission received a “Met” rating from the government evaluation team, but they did not select it for award, it will be placed in the virtual basket.
A submission in the basket is eligible to be selected for award if the Government has a need for the solution and funding becomes available. Submissions in the basket will be placed on a government-only, multi-factor authentication website that is maintained by ATI, and available to Government personnel across the Services upon request.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: DIBC consortium members (primarily industry, including small businesses) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100 million to more than $500 million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.