Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division - Request for Information (RFI) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium Management Firm
ID: N63394-25-9-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERPORT HUENEME, CA, 93043-5007, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/46d8504cf088451d90cf50301a12db5c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), is seeking a consortium management firm to establish an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement aimed at enhancing maritime superiority via advanced technology development and industry collaboration. The selected firm will be responsible for recruiting members from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, managing the solicitation process, and supporting the procurement of various prototype and production projects in areas such as cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. This initiative is crucial for fostering innovation in defense technologies and establishing strong partnerships between industry and government. Interested parties can reach out to Tim Scully at timothy.c.scully2.civ@us.navy.mil or Mariluz Chan-Endres at mariluz.l.chan-endres.civ@us.navy.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tim Scully
    timothy.c.scully2.civ@us.navy.mil
    Mariluz Chan-Endres
    mariluz.l.chan-endres.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Attachment 01 - NSWC-PHD OTA Consortium RFI.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement with a single consortium management firm. This initiative aims to enhance maritime superiority through advanced technology development and collaborative industry partnerships. The OTA framework allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to prototype projects that improve military capabilities, leveraging non-traditional contractors to ensure rapid technological advancement and flexible solutions. The selected firm will recruit members from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, manage the solicitation process, and support the procurement of various prototype and production projects without needing access to classified information. The projects will cover diverse technology areas, including cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. Industry feedback is solicited to inform this effort, with questions focusing on the benefits and challenges of participating in an OTA consortium, barriers to engagement, and potential advantages and drawbacks of the OTA structure. The RFI ultimately aims to refine the approach toward fostering innovation in defense technologies while establishing strong industry-government collaboration.
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