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 ►

A non-traditional defense contractor is an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by DoW for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the DoW that is subject to full coverage under the ►

NSTXL releases prototype project requests on demand, year-round. The requesting program offices will determine the frequency of the release of prototype project requests.

The Government requirement sponsor will identify subject matter experts appropriate to conduct a fair and reasonable evaluation and provide selection recommendations to the Agreements Officer. NSTXL is not involved in the selection process or final decision.

Each project timeline differs in complexity and structure based on the requirement.

Under an OTA, IP and Data Rights are negotiated on a project-by-project basis prior to the final agreement. Each solicitation provides the SUPPLEMENTAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & PATENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT (SIPRA) for review and completion to be submitted with your solution for Government consideration and evaluation. Consideration is given to existing ►

Cost sharing is a statutory requirement for an Other Transaction when a non-traditional contractor is not participating to a significant extent. Cost Sharing is when one-third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be provided by sources other than the Federal Government. Cost sharing can be represented ►

A prototype project can generally be described as a preliminary pilot, test, evaluation, demonstration, or agile development activity used to evaluate the technical or manufacturing feasibility or military utility of a particular technology, process, concept, end item, effect, or other discrete feature. Prototype projects may include systems, subsystems, components, materials, ►

There is no statutory definition of “Significant Extent/Participation”; however, examples of what might be considered a significant contribution include:

• Will supply a new key technology, product or process
• Will supply a novel application or approach to an existing technology, product or process
• Will provide a material increase in the performance, ►
  

Yes, compliance with EARS and ITAR is mandatory for all firms, regardless of size. Both the Government and NSTXL understand that complying with Export Controls (EARS and ITAR) demands more resources. The Government is required to identify projects requiring Export Control at the project’s ideation stage. This early identification gives ►