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DoD Rapid Innovation Fund

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HQ0034-RIF-11-BAA-0001Federal

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an amendment announcing the release of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF), which was made available on September 16, 2011. This amendment updates the anticipated release date from September 8 to September 16, 2011, and provides revised contact information for key personnel managing the announcement. The BAA invites white paper submissions from responsible sources, with preference potentially given to small businesses, to facilitate the rapid introduction of innovative technologies addressing critical national security needs and urgent operational challenges. Technologies proposed under this program should have a clear path toward integration into existing defense acquisition categories or programs. The RIF program includes participation from several DoD components such as DARPA, DMEA, DLA, DTRA, the Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, MDA, NGA, and USSOCOM. Selected projects may receive funding up to $3 million, with a maximum performance period of 24 months. The overarching goal of the program is to expedite the transition of advanced technologies into military systems to support operational needs and national security objectives. The solicitation is managed by Washington Headquarters Services in Washington, DC, with designated points of contact available to assist interested offerors.

General Info

DoD issues amendment for Rapid Innovation Fund BAA, seeking innovative tech submissions up to $3 million.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

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Timeline

2 updates

PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 30

Presolicitation

Notice updatedSep 9

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Notice updatedSep 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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Michael MurthaContracting Officer

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Julie M. FoxContract Specialist

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Full Description

The purpose of this amendment is to inform offerors the DoD Broad Agency Announcement for the Rapid Innovation Fund has been released on FBO under Solicitation Number: HQ0034-11-BAA-RIF-0001. The entire BAA can be found at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=18ed6b23a8f7fa0b5ec3b83fdbe0cb52&tab=core&_cview=0 (updated 09-16-2011). The purpose of this amendment is to update the anticipated release date of DoD's Broad Agency Announcement for the Rapid Innovation Fund. The anticipated release date has been postponed from September 8, 2011 to September 16, 2011. The telephone numbers for the primary and secondary point of contact have also been updated. (updated 09-09-2011) The Department of Defense (DoD) intends to issue a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in FAR Parts 35.016 and 6.102(d)(2) for the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) on or about September 16, 2011. The DoD Components participating in this BAA may include the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The RIF program was established to facilitate the rapid insertion of innovative technologies into military systems or programs that meet critical national security needs, such as those supporting the resolution of operational challenges characterized by Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs). The RIF program also intends to facilitate innovative technologies that show a clear transition path to fielding the technology into existing Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs or other defense acquisition programs. The BAA will request white papers in response to DoD's RIF requirements. Subsequent RIF proposals will be invited based on the evaluation results of the white paper submission. Those selected for RIF awards may receive up to $3 million in funding. The period of performance for RIF awards shall not exceed 24 months. Participation in the DoD RIF BAA is open to all responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs; however preference may be given to small businesses capable of transitioning innovative technologies.