National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) - Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO) Dept Of Defense
Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) - Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO). 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. 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 TRL3 or higher. Under the authority of 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 DoD. 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, nevertheless Pitch Decks are sought under this for the Technologies 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 USC 2371b (b)(2). NSIC website is:https://www.nsic.mil/
National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) - Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO) Dept Of Defense
Special Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE - National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) - Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO)
The Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking technology startups developing dual-use hardware products and materials for national security and commercial applications. The National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) program aims to address the lack of private investment in these startups by providing funding to further develop their products. NSIC is specifically looking to award Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) to startups at various stages of prototype development. The resulting products will have value in both commercial markets and defense applications, enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials acquired or developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Interested parties can submit Pitch Decks under the Topics of Interest listed on the NSIC website. This Commercial Acceleration Opportunity (CAO) is continuously open for submissions throughout the year, but the availability of funds may limit awards in specific areas. The goal is to ensure competitive procedures are used for these prototype projects, satisfying the competition requirements outlined in 10 U.S.C. § 4022 (b)(2). For more information, visit the NSIC website at https://www.nsic.mil/.
Integrated ESS and EKC Systems Support for DLA Dept Of Defense
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking proposals for Integrated Electronic Security Systems (IESS) and Electronic Key Control (EKC) systems support services under solicitation SP4703-24-R-0004. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive lifecycle management support for DLA facilities, including project management, system design, acquisition, maintenance, and cybersecurity, ensuring continuous protection and monitoring of personnel and property resources. This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a maximum value of $65 million over five years, with a base period and four optional extensions, and is set aside for small businesses. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by September 16, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Heesun Redmond at heesun.redmond@dla.mil or Kyle Gregory at Kyle.Gregory@dla.mil.
2025 CB Warfighter Engagements Dept Of Defense
The U.S. Department of Defense issues a Request for Information (RFI) to connect with industry and academic innovators. The goal is to accelerate the development of technologies that aid the warfighter in understanding, protecting against, and mitigating chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) threats.
The RFI seeks interest and solutions for three experimental events: Chemical Biological Operational Analysis (CBOA), a Concept Tent exhibition, and the Tenacious Dragon 3 (TD3) Advanced Technology Demonstration. These events, to be held in 2025, will evaluate submissions based on their relevance to CBR defense and the maturity of their designs.
The need for robust CBR defense technologies is paramount in military operations, especially in detecting threats, ensuring force protection, and responding rapidly to hazardous incidents. The focus is on enhancing the capabilities of personnel operating in these dangerous environments, with specific attention to real-time detection, diagnostics, protective equipment, and rapid mitigation methods.
Interested parties should submit their solutions, focusing on one capability area, by the deadline of December 12th, 2024, with an interim cutoff in September. Submissions require a Vulcan Scout Card and registration on the Vulcan platform, with industry and government affiliates following different guidelines.
Internal Contractor Support Services (iCSS) Presolicitation Notice Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is preparing to solicit proposals for Internal Contractor Support Services (iCSS) in Orlando, Florida. This procurement aims to provide agile augmentation of the NAWCTSD workforce to support the acquisition and management of Naval training devices and systems throughout their lifecycle, covering various Navy and Marine Corps platforms. The contract will be structured as a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a five-year base ordering period and an option for an additional six months, emphasizing the importance of services in management, engineering, instructional design, and logistics. Interested parties, particularly those certified as Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), should monitor the sam.gov website for the anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) release in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 and may direct inquiries to Michael Yucht or Nicole Pinkney via their provided email addresses by September 12, 2024.
Cognitive Performance Assessment Dept Of Defense
The U.S. Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is seeking a contractor to provide Cognitive Performance Assessment (CPA) services for the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The procurement involves the development and delivery of a comprehensive CPA software platform that evaluates critical cognitive skills necessary for military operations, including perception speed, decision complexity, and impulse control, with a requirement for 400 assessments annually. This initiative underscores the importance of scientifically validated cognitive assessments in enhancing operational effectiveness within special forces. Interested parties may submit their qualifications for future acquisitions by September 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with inquiries directed to Brian Gilmore at brian.gilmore1@socom.mil or Gail C. Williams at gail.williams@socom.mil.
Electronic Security System Installation at NCISRA Great Lakes Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, through the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), is seeking contractors for the installation of an Electronic Security System (ESS) at the NCIS Resident Agency (NCISRA) Great Lakes in Illinois. The project involves deploying an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) across approximately 9,500 square feet of sensitive office space, including classified areas, to enhance the facility's security posture. This procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with federal security standards and integrating advanced electronic systems into the existing infrastructure. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by September 10, 2024, following a scheduled site visit on September 6, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Meredith Coad at meredith.coad@ncis.navy.mil or Judith Campbell at judith.campbell@ncis.navy.mil.
Support services for physical, administrative, and visitor control for MFCC subordinate commands Dept Of Defense
The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Forces Cyber Command, is seeking qualified contractors to provide support services for physical, administrative, and visitor control for its subordinate commands. The procurement focuses on investigation and personal background check services, emphasizing the need for compliance with security regulations related to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This opportunity is critical for enhancing cybersecurity operations while ensuring rigorous security and administrative protocols are maintained. Interested parties, particularly those eligible under the 8(a) set-aside program, should contact Bradley Hoover at bradley.hoover@usmc.mil or 703-784-1316 for further details, with submissions due by the specified deadlines in the solicitation documents.
Enabling Cyber-Linked Physical Sensing Exploitation (ECLPSE) Dept Of Defense
Enabling Cyber-Linked Physical Sensing Exploitation (ECLPSE) is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice issued by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, through the office of FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL. The notice is for the procurement of research and analysis services related to cyber-physical sensing and Electronic Warfare (EW)-kinetic effects.
The purpose of this procurement is to understand how cyber-connected devices interact with the physical environment in various applications such as manufacturing automation, utilities, transportation, agricultural, medical, and others. The research will also focus on preventing and exploiting information leakages similar to electromagnetic security (EMSEC) vulnerabilities in the cyber/EW-physical domain.
The objectives of the research include systems analysis of behaviors, interactions, and vulnerabilities, as well as the development, evaluation, testing, and training for new and disruptive technologies. The research aims to provide insights and awareness for strategic, operational, and tactical decisions and support the continued development and analysis of sensing effects across multiple domains, including air, space, cyber, and ground.
The effort is estimated to be 15% basic, 70% applied, and 15% advanced research, with the projected Technology Readiness Level (TRL) ranging from TRL 1 to TRL 4. Additionally, there is a potential for this effort to include technical objectives for incidental Operations and Maintenance (O&M) work and funding, as well as incidental Procurement work and funding.
The research objectives also encompass understanding sensing effects across multiple domains, performing modeling, simulation, and analysis, conducting experiments, testing, and evaluation, exploring Small Unmanned Systems Exploitation (SUSEX), cyber research and development, electronic warfare research and development, machine learning, autonomy, hard and soft information fusion, multi-level fusion, and novel exploitation products.