Silicon Valley Innovation Program 5-Year Other Transaction Solicitation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking innovative solutions to address specific technical topic areas through the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) 5-Year Other Transaction Solicitation (OTS). The program aims to engage with non-traditional government contractors, such as startups, to develop prototype projects that can be transitioned to production. The OTS will be open for five years, and technical calls will be issued periodically to solicit applications. The program will provide funding for prototype development, and successful projects may be eligible for follow-on production contracts. Some key aspects of this opportunity include: • The OTS is open to non-traditional government contractors, such as startups. • Technical calls will be issued periodically to solicit applications. • The program will provide funding for prototype development. • Successful projects may be eligible for follow-on production contracts. • The OTS will be open for five years. • The program aims to address specific technical topic areas, such as internet of things security, unmanned aerial systems security, and cybersecurity.