INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR DRONE OTA CONSORTIUM
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The Department of War Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium, established under 10 U.S.C. section 4022, is a streamlined acquisition channel designed to accelerate the prototyping and fielding of innovative drone systems. Governed by a Government Steering Committee, the consortium connects the Department of War, other federal agencies, and foreign partner nations with industry and academic partners. This framework bypasses traditional acquisition cycles to rapidly address specific Areas of Interest and Statements of Need through a phased evaluation process consisting of a solution brief, a live pitch or demonstration, and a final technical and cost proposal. Viable submissions not immediately selected may be held in an electronic basket for up to three years for future funding opportunities. To participate, vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, a Unique Entity Identification number, and registration in Wide Area Work Flow for invoicing. Applicants must also comply with strict security and export controls, including ITAR, EAR, and NIST SP 800-171 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information. Membership is organized into three competition pools: Pool 1 for unrestricted actions above 15 million dollars, Pool 2 for small business set-asides at or under 15 million dollars, and Pool 3 specifically for Non-Traditional Defense Contractors. Interested parties must submit a formal Vendor Application and a signed Consortium Vendor Agreement via the government portal to be considered for future Prototype OT Agreements.
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Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898, USASet-Aside
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR DRONE OTA CONSORTIUM
The Department of War (DoW) invites industry and academic partners to apply for participation in the newly established DoW Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium. Executed under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, this Consortium serves as a streamlined acquisition channel designed to accelerate the rapid prototyping and subsequent fielding of innovative drone systems and warfighter solutions.
Purpose and Scope
The DoW Drone OTA Consortium bridges the critical gap between the Government and the commercial technology sector. Governed by a Government Steering Committee (GSC), the Consortium facilitates the rapid solicitation, evaluation, and award of Prototype and Production OTAs addressing specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) and Statements of Need (SONs).
This agile framework enables the DoW and authorized partner agencies to bypass traditional, lengthy acquisition cycles, ensuring that cutting-edge drone technologies reach the warfighter at the speed of relevance. (Note: This Consortium will not be utilized for the acquisition of advisory and assistance services).
Why Join the Consortium?
Participation offers approved vendors a highly competitive, alternative pathway to collaborate directly with the DoW, U.S. Federal Agencies, U.S. Government Agencies and Foreign Partner Nations.
Consortium Advantage & Operational Benefit
Streamlined Solicitations ➔ Direct access to exclusive, problem-focused Requests for Whitepapers (RWPs) and Request for Solutions (RFSs).
Phased Evaluations ➔ Lowered administrative burden via a simplified three-phase process: 1) Solution Brief ➔ 2) Live Pitch/Demo ➔ 3) Full Proposal.
The "Solution Basket" ➔ Viable submissions not selected for immediate award are retained in an electronic basket for up to three (3) years, allowing the Government to initiate rapid awards if funding and requirements align.
Targeted Competition ➔ Structured competition pools designed to maximize opportunities for Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs) and Small Businesses, alongside unrestricted full & open competition.
Eligibility and Compliance
The DoW highly encourages participation from both traditional defense contractors and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs). To be eligible for an award under this framework, prospective vendors must meet mandatory baseline requirements.
Requirement Category & Compliance Details
System Registration ➔ Vendors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration, a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and be registered in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for invoicing.
Security & Export Control ➔ Strict adherence to the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) is mandatory. Vendors must properly protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.
Consortium Application ➔ Prospective vendors must submit a formal Vendor Application and a signed Consortium Vendor Agreement (CVA) via the Government portal for GSC approval.
Next Steps
For full details on governance, and the operational procedures of the Consortium, please review the attached Department of War Drone OTA Consortium Agreement. Interested vendors are instructed to fill out and submit the application form attachment and submit to DMConsortium@army.mil below to initiate the enrollment process.
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