Description
The Department of War (DoW) is inviting industry and academic partners to apply for participation in the newly established DoW Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium. This consortium aims to accelerate the rapid prototyping and subsequent fielding of innovative drone systems and warfighter solutions. The consortium will facilitate the rapid solicitation, evaluation, and award of Prototype and Production OTAs addressing specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) and Statements of Need (SONs). Participation in the consortium offers approved vendors a highly competitive, alternative pathway to collaborate directly with the DoW, U.S. Federal Agencies, U.S. Government Agencies, and Foreign Partner Nations. The consortium has several benefits, including streamlined solicitations, phased evaluations, and a "solution basket" that allows viable submissions not selected for immediate award to be retained for up to three years.
Some key points to consider:
• The consortium is open to both traditional defense contractors and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs).
• Vendors must meet mandatory baseline requirements, including active SAM registration, export control compliance, and security compliance.
• The consortium has a simplified three-phase evaluation process: Solution Brief, Live Pitch/Demo, and Full Proposal.
• The consortium has a "solution basket" that allows viable submissions not selected for immediate award to be retained for up to three years.
• The consortium has structured competition pools designed to maximize opportunities for Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs) and Small Businesses.