Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for OTA Topics Open to UTIC Consortium Members

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is seeking to partner with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors and non-profit research institutions to carry out prototype projects that enhance the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials. The projects will be executed under Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC). The center intends to advertise for competition at least eight separate OTAs via its Consortium OTA with UTIC. • The OTAs will be used to partner with contractors and research institutions to develop prototype projects. • The projects must be directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials. • The center intends to advertise for competition at least eight separate OTAs via its Consortium OTA with UTIC. • More information on the OTA process and UTIC membership can be found on the provided websites.