Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Engineering (R&E) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Consortium (MOSA R&E) Feedback Request for Draft Evaluation Criteria

This special notice outlines the multi-step competitive evaluation process for selecting a Consortium Manager for the Department of Defense's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Research & Engineering Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Consortium. The selection process involves a Go / No-Go Gate eligibility determination requiring vendors to have actively performed as a Consortium Manager within the preceding 12 months. Eligible vendors proceed to a comprehensive evaluation based on written submissions, oral presentations, and negotiations. Key evaluation factors include the Technical & MOSA Implementation Approach, focusing on ecosystem openness, conformance, certification, and intellectual property strategy. Consortium Management & Operations will assess the ability to manage diverse contractors, including nontraditional firms, risk management plans, and collaboration tools. Past performance in managing complex consortia and open architecture projects is also a significant factor. Finally, cost/price, specifically management and throughput charges, will be evaluated for reasonableness.