Bridging the Gap Between Research & Prototyping
The Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) streamlines the acquisition processes, provides for rapid innovation and prototype development, and allows for providing advanced technologies to the Warfighter.
If you are a government program office looking to leverage the S²MARTS vehicle for your prototype needs, click here.
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S²MARTS has continuously grown year over year, with more than $2B+ in awards to date.
800+
Members
S²MARTS members provide SOTA innovations and technologies to meet DoD technology challenges.
120
Days to Award
S²MARTS was built so you can rapidly take ideas from concept to prototype to meet warfighter needs.
Microelectronics Commons
A program designed to meet the need for domestic prototyping of critical microelectronics to rapidly accelerate the production and distribution of technology.
Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototype (RAMP)
An opportunity awarded to facilitate the development of IC hardware for further evaluation and technology enablement of DoD, while simultaneously generating workflow prototypes using commercial best practices for DoD defense industrial base (DIB).
Carbon/Carbon Non-phenolic Resin Manufacturing
An opportunity that comes from the atrophied manufacturing capability of producing high-temperature capable Carbon/Carbon (C/C) composites for thermal protection systems (TPS) and hot structures.
About S²MARTS
The Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS), managed by NSTXL, is the premier rapid OT contracting vehicle for the Department of Defense (DoD) in trusted microelectronics, strategic & spectrum mission, and other critical mission areas. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division created S²MARTS to grow and engage an elite network of innovators, shorten the path to defense prototype development, and advance national security efforts.
About S²MARTS Research
S²MARTS Research is creating a more connected and streamlined Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) ecosystem, uniquely positioned to better establish the relationship between research and prototyping. Operating under the 10 U.S.C 4021 authority, the S²MARTS Research consortium can carry out research projects that meet the needs and requirements of the government at any stage, allowing for a natural transition from research to prototype development.
S²MARTS In the News
ANNUAL DUES
Members in our Network receive access to support services aimed at maximizing exposure and creating business and collaboration opportunities to market and promote their technologies and capabilities to prospective U.S. Government and private sector buyers.
Corporate
| Annual Revenue | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| < $10M | $250 |
| $10M – $50M | $1,000 |
| $50M – $100M | $5,000 |
| $100M + | $10,000 |
Non-Profit
| Annual Revenue | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| < $50M | $500 |
| $50M – $100M | $5,000 |
| $100M+ | $10,000 |
Academic & Other
| Types | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| University | $2,500 |
| Laboratory | $2,500 |
| Incubator | $500 |
| Investor | $2,500 |
*To be eligible for SpEC membership, you will need to provide a DD2345 form during membership registration. Please see additional information on SpEC’s website.
Just last year, our network contributed to some of the most prominent government projects worth more than $900M in value. Over half of these opportunities were awarded to ‘new to defense’ organizations.
While membership to NSTXL is required to submit a solution, we believe you should have access to explore open opportunities for free. When you see an opportunity you want to submit on, become a member and get started.
More Collaboration
S²MARTS members have access to a mix of on-site and virtual teaming events designed to support networking to deliver more successful prototypes.
More Value
S²MARTS’ management and membership services help eliminate risk, increase the pace and quality of projects through its modern acquisition and market approach.
More Innovation
S²MARTS members drive innovation in technology areas from hypersonics to microelectronics. The diversity of members offers natural teaming opportunities.
The S²MARTS OTA leverages the innovative and state-of-the-art technologies available from the commercial community with almost 60% of projects awarded this year going to non-traditional organizations.
If you are a government program office looking to leverage the S²MARTS vehicle for your prototype needs, click here.
