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FY22 National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) - Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO)

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The National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO) aims to bolster the national security innovation ecosystem by providing funding to technology startups developing dual-use hardware products and materials with both commercial and defense applications. Targeting companies that have reached Technology Readiness Level 3 or above, NSIC provides financial support to help reduce technical risks, accelerate time to market, and attract further private investment. The initiative operates under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and awards Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for prototype development projects, ensuring competitive procedures to meet statutory requirements. This solicitation is continuously open and invites startups to submit Pitch Decks based on Topics of Interest posted on the NSIC website. The funding availability may restrict awards in certain sectors, but the overall goal is to support technologies that improve the effectiveness of military personnel and defense systems managed by the Department of Defense. Managed out of Mountain View, California, the program is overseen by the Department of Defense, with points of contact available for inquiries. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 54171, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.

General Info

NSIC funds dual-use tech startups at TRL 3+ to accelerate defense and commercial innovation.

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Department Of Defense → DirectorView Agency

NAICS

54171View NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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HQ084522SN001 Amendment 0002 for Commercial Acceleration Opportunity

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HQ0845-22-S-N001 Amendment 0001 for NSIC Commercial Acceleration Opportunity

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HQ0845-22-S-N001 NSIC Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Director
Contacts2 people available
OfficeMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, 94043, USA
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Office AddressMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, 94043, USA
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NSIC's mission is to strengthen the national security innovation base by addressing the shortfall of private investment from trusted sources in technology startups developing dual-use hardware products and materials - technologies which have both commercial and national security applications. NSIC funding will enable companies to further develop their products, reducing future technical risk and time to market and increasing prospects for private investment. NSIC provides funds to hardware startups which have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or higher. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. - 4022 (2022) (previously 10 U.S.C 2371b), NSIC seeks to award Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) to technology startups at various stages of prototype development. The products which eventually result from awarded agreements will be valuable in commercial markets as well as in defense applications, enhancing the future mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The current Topics of Interest are found at the NSIC website: https://www.nsic.mil/ This announcement is continuously open; Pitch Decks may be submitted and will be evaluated for the general requirements of the Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO) at any time throughout the year. The availability of funds may limit the ability of the U.S. Government to make awards in specific areas. Pitch Decks are sought under Topic of Interest referenced on the NSIC website. This CAO is intended to ensure that to the maximum extent practicable, competitive procedures are used when entering into agreements to carry out these prototype projects. This announcement satisfies the competition requirements in 10 U.S.C. - 4022 (b)(2).

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