Bridging the Gap Between Research & Prototyping
Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) is an OTA that streamlines the acquisition processes, provides for rapid innovation and prototype development, and allows for providing advanced technologies to the Warfighter.
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S²MARTS has continuously grown year over year, awarding more than 55 projects awarded since its inception.
$3.1B
In Obligated Funding
To date, S²MARTS has facilitated over $3.1B in obligated funding, with over $851M in obligated funds awarded in 2024.
120
Days from RFS to Award
S²MARTS was built so you can rapidly take ideas from concept to prototype to meet warfighter needs.
880+
Member Organizations
S²MARTS members provide SOTA innovations and technologies to meet DoD technology challenges.
How Do Defense OTAs Work?
Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) are non-traditional government contracting methods designed to help fast-track research initiatives and prototype innovation. Unlike traditional FAR-based contracts, OTAs increase the government’s ability to capitalize on emerging technology opportunities and leverage flexible processes that reduce risk.
These efficient innovation vehicles enable a more agile and well-informed technology contracting process by streamlining the outdated and muddled version that FAR represents. Without the same barriers holding back award timelines, eating up funds, or limiting transparency, we can come together and advance national security in a way that was previously unattainable.
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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.
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.
Your Success Is Our Priority
Our goal at NSTXL is to create an ecosystem of innovators to collaborate and bring next generation technologies to the end-user. We open the door for members who have never worked with the DoD, giving them direct access to opportunities that were previously out of reach. Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the resources you need to succeed.
