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Non-Traditional Defense Contractor Partnership & Cost-Sharing Arrangement

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Response Deadline06/23/2031, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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Non-traditional defense contractors are invited to collaborate with the Department of Defense through a cost-sharing partnership aimed at co-developing innovative prototypes under an Other Transaction Authority agreement. Participants must provide a minimum of one-third of the total project funding from non-federal sources, ensuring shared financial commitment and alignment with commercial innovation practices. The initiative is designed to broaden the defense industrial base by engaging entities that typically do not work on federal contracts, fostering agility and technological advancement outside traditional procurement channels. The opportunity is open through June 23, 2031, with performance activities centered in Quantico. The NAICS code 541715 indicates a focus on research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, reflecting the technical nature of the prototypes sought. This arrangement enables flexible collaboration while maintaining accountability through federal oversight and milestone-driven development.

General Info

Non-traditional contractors co-develop defense prototypes with cost-sharing, minimum 1/3 non-federal funding, through June 2031 in Quantico.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Ci And Security Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Quantico, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HS0021-26-CSO-DCSA.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DCSA INNOVATION GATEWAY

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Timeline

PostedJun 23

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Response DeadlineJun 23

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06/23/2031, 03:59:00 AM UTCin over 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Ci And Security Agency

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Opportunity for non-traditional defense contractors to co-develop prototypes under cost-share model (minimum 1/3 non-federal funding) via OTA vehicle.

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