Acquisition

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 ►

Yes, some projects may be classified programs. The Government will identify projects requiring use of classified data in the solicitation and provide additional information regarding receipt and submissions of classified documentation. Classified programs require the close involvement of the Government’s security staff to assess and approve Consortium Members for access ►