NEEDIPEDIA - COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING - CSO
ID: HHM402-23-SC-0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCYVIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking commercial solutions for NEEDIPEDIA. NEEDIPEDIA is a platform that aims to gather innovative ideas from various sources to enhance the agency's operating efficiency and effectiveness in operations. The agency is interested in ideas from both traditional and non-traditional members, including large businesses, small businesses, independent consultants, academic institutions, and consortium participants. The goal is to provide preeminent technological and/or innovation capability to support the agency's national and international mission requirements. This solicitation is a follow-on to HHM402-19-SC-0002. For more information, contact Stephen E. Lee at Stephen.Lee@dodiis.mil or ideas2action@dodiis.mil for general questions.

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    The document is a cover sheet form intended for submitting white papers to NeedipeDIA, designed to ensure proper routing of submissions within the Office. It includes fields for submission details such as document classification, offeror organization, technical contacts, funding requests, and additional routing information for potential government points of contact. This cover sheet must be submitted as a separate file alongside the white papers.
    The white paper by ANY-COMPANY, LLC outlines an initiative centered around the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning within the Defense Intelligence Agency's NeedipeDIA Need. It discusses current practices, potential improvements, associated risks, and establishes a strategic plan for implementation, while indicating ongoing progress. Additionally, it includes cost estimates and highlights the importance of visual data representation through graphics and tables.
    The white paper by ANY-COMPANY, LLC outlines its objectives, current practices, innovations, stakeholder interests, associated risks, and future plans, particularly focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The company acknowledges ongoing challenges while also providing a rough cost estimation for its initiatives. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of visual data representation, suggesting the inclusion of a graphic to enhance understanding.
    The NeedipeDIA White Paper submission process requires adherence to specific formatting guidelines, including a 12-point font size and 1" margins. Submissions must include a cover sheet, an executive summary addressing Heilmeier questions, applicable information, and identification of one relevant Need Area. For inquiries, submit questions to Ideas2Action@dodiis.mil.
    The NeedipeDIA White Paper submission guidelines require documents to be concise, formatted with a 12-point font and 1" margins, and include a cover sheet, executive summary addressing specific questions, relevant additional information, and a clearly identified Need Area. Submissions should not exceed two pages, excluding the cover sheet, and should remain unaltered in presentation. Inquiries regarding the submission process should be directed to Ideas2Action@dodiis.mil.
    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has announced a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit innovative commercial products and services, open from December 29, 2023, to December 28, 2028. The CSO aims to bridge capability gaps and encourages participation from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, with submissions accepted via a two-step white paper process. Proposals will be evaluated based on innovation merit, relevance to DIA's mission, cost realism, and technical feasibility, with multiple awards anticipated based on the availability of funding.
    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has announced a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for innovative proposals addressing various mission requirements, with a submission period from December 29, 2023, to December 28, 2028. This initiative seeks technological advancements via a flexible dual-stage submission process involving initial two-page white papers, which may lead to requests for proposals if deemed meritorious. Entities—ranging from traditional defense contractors to small businesses and academic institutions—are encouraged to participate, with emphasis on fostering collaboration and contributing to mission advancement within the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
    The document is a white paper coversheet for the Intelligence Community, specifically the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), outlining the required information and classification details necessary for proper routing when submitting white papers. It includes sections for organizational details, points of contact, and inquiries regarding past collaborations with the DIA. Additionally, it highlights the need for keywords to enhance the discoverability of the submission.
    The document serves as a coversheet template for submitting white papers to an intelligence agency, specifically the DIA, outlining the necessary information for proper routing. It includes sections for WP classification, offeror organization details, contract points of contact, and organizational descriptors. Additionally, it highlights the requirement to include keywords and the filename of the submitted white paper.
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