OnRamp Hub Washington State

The solicitation DIUWA, titled OnRamp Hub Washington State, is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of Defense through Washington Headquarters Services to identify potential sub-award partners under a cooperative agreement governed by 2 CFR 200. The initiative aims to establish an OnRamp Hub in Washington State to accelerate the transition of commercial technologies into military operations by enabling Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), facilitating test access, and connecting innovators with appropriate DoD funding pathways. Respondents must address a nine-question questionnaire detailing organizational experience, demonstrate proven capability in executing IV&V events, assess technology and manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL), and provide business intelligence and due diligence to mitigate risks such as foreign influence, supply chain vulnerabilities, and adversarial capital. A minimum 10% non-federal cost share—whether cash or in-kind—is mandatory, and proposers must commit to onsite staffing during regular business hours with clear identification via nametags, titles, and standardized email signatures. Performance is centered around delivering structured outputs including facility access agreements, Letters of Observation, IV&V event reports, contract pathway recommendations, and curated technology pipelines, all aligned with DIU brand guidelines and the national Digital Backbone data system. Reporting requirements are frequent and rigorous, encompassing weekly situational reports, monthly financial submissions using ARI’s template, and monthly programmatic updates tracking KPIs and transition metrics. The designated place of performance is Washington, DC, though activities may occur across multiple locations. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to [email hidden] and [email hidden] by May 18, 2026, with no formal web portal or paper submissions accepted. While no formal contract clauses, pricing data, or award determination methodology are provided, the evaluation approach prioritizes technical merit, mission alignment, risk reduction, and ecosystem engagement over cost minimization, indicating a trade-off selection process. The solicitation does not include socioeconomic set-asides, required certifications, or security clearance stipulations, focusing instead on operational capability, collaboration infrastructure, and compliance with federal cost principles and ATFP standards.