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
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 ►
You can find teaming partners in two places: the Member Directory in your Member Portal and NSTXL Community. Each tool gives you different ways to identify and connect with potential partners.
The Member Directory helps you discover organizations that align with your ►
NSTXL Community is the members-only collaboration hub where innovation, connection, and teaming happen. It’s designed to help you:
As part of NSTXL’s updated membership experience, members now access Community directly through their Member Portal. No separate sign-up is required.
To enter Community:
If you do not see ►
The Acquisition Team at NSTXL supports members in the following:
To update your company’s technology areas, the point of contact on your account go to nstxl.org, select Log In, open the Dashboard, and choose Company Info. If your company is active in the S2MARTS OTA, select the S2MARTS technology areas that match your ►
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 ►
All contracts and subcontracts with small businesses are exempt from all CAS requirements (FAR 9903.201-1(b)(3)).
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 ►
