FAQs

Can a large company benefit from being a NSTXL member, or is it only for nontraditional contractors?

2024-05-13T13:03:19-07:00

Traditional defense contractors can greatly benefit from engaging with NSTXL in a variety of ways: NSTXL encourages teaming agreements among members (traditional and non-traditional) to deliver solutions. NSTXL events also offer traditional contractors opportunities to identify business opportunities with innovative technologies from start-ups, universities, and incubators that engage in technology ►

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Can SBIR and/or STTR participants apply?

2023-01-12T07:24:53-08:00

Yes, the NDAA FY18 made changes to the Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) and Small Business Technology Transfer (“STTR”) programs (Section 864: Other Transaction Authority for Certain Prototype Projects). This (1) increases the amount of funding that can be authorized through the rapid prototyping program from $50 to $100 million ►

Can SBIR and/or STTR participants apply?2023-01-12T07:24:53-08:00

How do I find teaming partners?

2024-05-24T12:44:53-07:00

You can easily find teaming partners on NSTXL Community. On this member-only platform, you can search and filter through the membership database to identify potential teaming partners that can meet your project needs (i.e. based on technology area, compliance status, and more). Once you find someone that is a ►

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What is NSTXL Community?

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NSTXL Community is a members-only platform that provides invaluable connections to hundreds of like-minded innovators, along with insider access to opportunity updates, upcoming events, and more. You can join groups centered around specific opportunities, ask questions, vet skills, curate connections, and discover new partners.

What is NSTXL Community?2024-05-24T12:38:32-07:00

How does the Acquisition Team support members through the project lifecycle?

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The Acquisition Team at NSTXL supports members in the following:

  • Provides subject matter expertise in Government contracting and Other Transactions requirements, processes, and associated documents
  • Facilitates and coordinates Solicitation Release and Q&A
  • Receives proposed solutions and provides to Government for evaluation (note: NSTXL is not involved in the selection process ►
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Do I have to be a member to view prototype solicitations?

2024-05-24T06:37:13-07:00

S2MARTS prototype project requests are publicly posted on the NSTXL and specific consortium websites. Non-members will be able to download and review the full request and requirement for S2MARTS opportunities. However, SpEC is not publicly released and requires a DD2345 to be completed and membership to access. You must be ►

Do I have to be a member to view prototype solicitations?2024-05-24T06:37:13-07:00

Doing business with the Government is new to our company. What information should we include in our proposal?

2024-05-24T06:44:06-07:00

The Government’s requirements and desired outcomes are defined for each project solicitation. Note that the solicitation for S2MARTS is referred to as Request for Solutions (RFS) and SpEC is referred to as Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP). Included in the solicitation are specific instructions regarding the contents and format for ►

Doing business with the Government is new to our company. What information should we include in our proposal?2024-05-24T06:44:06-07:00
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The Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) OTA
The Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC)

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