Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)

This is not a notice for a solicitation. This is not a Request for Proposal or Request for Whitepapers. This is a Special Notice to advise interested parties of opportunities under a Section 815 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototype Projects under 10 U.S.C. 2371b. The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Officer for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) has established an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Consortium for use by agencies that have a need to prototype new technologies related to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction. The prototyping requirements include any technologies that enable or enhance the understanding of the WMD operational environment, threats, and vulnerabilities; controlling, defeating, disabling, and/or disposing of WMD threats; safeguarding the force while managing consequences; and promote the cooperation, coordination, interoperability, and decision making amongst all CWMD entities. The Government is seeking prototype projects designed to enhance mission effectiveness and to develop and mature technologies in the field of countering weapons of mass destruction. Possible requirements would encompass activities that span all phases of acquisition as described in the DODI 5000.02. These capability areas support the DoD strategy for countering weapons of mass destruction in the following (non-inclusive) technical areas: - WMD Consequence Management and Hazard Mitigation - Threats and Vulnerabilities Awareness, Counter-Proliferation Technologies and Capabilities - Arms Control Technologies - Chemical, Biological Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) - Fundamental Science, Research and Development, and Experimentation of Emerging Technologies The OTA consortium model allows for increased, streamlined collaboration between the Government and Consortium membership. The OTA consortium model is a unique acquisition tool that allows for more open communication and emphasizes engaging a diversified range of membership - from academia to industry suppliers. Per 10 U.S.C. 2371b, the process shall include significant non-traditional participation. The CWMD Consortium model operates via a single set of terms and conditions through the single-point contracting agent for the Consortium, or Consortium Management Firm (CMF). As a result, the OTA process decreases acquisition time and cost, enabling rapid technology and prototype solutions. Membership in the CWMD Consortium allows for networking with stakeholders including Government, Industry, and Academia. Please note that those interested in potential Prototype Other Transaction Agreement for these technical areas should be aware that anticipated solicitations will include the following statement relative to the potential for follow-on production: "In accordance with 10.U.S.C. 2371b(f), and upon a determination that the prototype project for this transaction has been successfully completed, this competitively awarded prototype OTA may result in the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction without the use of competitive procedures." Interested parties can be directed to https://www.cwmdconsortium.org to obtain information on membership, as well as pending and projected awards. Companies that are part of the Academia, US Defense Industrial base as well as new and emerging non-traditional defense contractors and are encourage to join the CWMD and participate in Federally-funded R&D projects. Any questions should be addressed to the CMF, ATI, at CWMD@ati.org.