Air Education And Training Command Aetc Air Force Installation Contracting Center Aficc 338Th Specialized Contracting Squadron 338 Scons 1 General Information 1 1 Background Amp Authority The 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review Qdr Established Innovation As A Central Line Of Effort In The National Defense Strategy Of The United States The Decisive Military Advantage Of The United States Over Its Adversaries And Peer Competitors Is Steadily Eroding Consequently Under Section 879 Of The National Defense Authorization Act Ndaa For Fiscal Year Fy 2017 Pub L 114 328 Contracting Officers May Acquire Innovative Commercial Items Technologies Or Services Using A Competitive Procedure Called A Commercial Solutions Opening Cso Under A Cso The Department Of Defense May Competitively Select Proposals Received In Response To A General Solicitation Similar To A Broad Agency Announcement Based On A Review Of Proposals By Scientific Technological Or Other Subject Matter Expert Peers Use Of A Cso In Accordance With Class Deviation 2018 O0016 Is Considered To Be A Competitive Procedure For The Purposes Of 10 U S C Chapter 127 And Far 6 102 Finally Contracting Officers Shall Treat Items Technologies And Services Acquired Using A Cso As Commercial Items 1 2 Cso Procedure This Cso Is A Competitive Solicitation Posted On A Government Point Of Entry Www Fbo Gov Through 30 September 2020 Seeking Solution Briefs Proposals From Non Traditional Business Entities This Cso Seeks Innovative Commercial Technologies That Propose New Solutions Or Potential New Capabilities That Fulfill Requirements Close Capability Gaps Or Provide Potential Technological Advancements In Support Of Air Force Education And Training Command S Aetc Mission To Recruit Train And Educate Airmen To Deliver 21St Century Airpower In This Context Innovative Means Any Technology Process Or Method Including Research And Development That Is New As Of The Date Of Submission Of A Proposal Or Innovative Means Any Application That Is New As Of The Date Of Submission Of A Proposed Use Of Technology Process Or Method Existing That Proposes New Solutions To Any Direct Or Indirect Functional Support Echelon Within Aetc Or Its Tenant Organizations This Cso May Result In The Award Of Prototype Projects Which Include Not Only Commercially Available Technologies Fueled By Commercial Or Strategic Investment But Also Concept Demonstrations Pilots And Agile Development Activities That Can Incrementally Improve Commercial Technologies Existing Government Owned Capabilities Or Concepts For Broad Defense Application S The Government Reserves The Right To Award A Far Based Contract Or An Other Transactions Ots For Any Purpose To Include A Prototype S And Follow On Production As A Result Of This Cso This Cso Is Soliciting Solution Briefs In Response To Aetc Areas Of Interest Aois Aois Are Focused Topic S Categories That Will Be Published Separately By The Aetc Technology Integration Detachment Atid And Posted On The Afwerx Https Www Afwerx Af Mil Austin Hub Html Website All Solution Briefs Submitted In Response To Any Aetc Aoi Will Be In Response To And Governed By This Cso The Cso Outlines The Procedures To Submit A Response To An Aoi To Ensure A Competitive Process That May Result In Three Phases Solution Brief Pitch And Full Written Proposal Phase 1 Solution Briefs Shall Be Submitted As Specified In Section 3 2 Of This Cso The Government Will Evaluate Solution Briefs Against The Criteria Stated In This Cso The Government Will Not Pay Companies For The Costs Associated With Solution Brief Submissions Phase 2 Pitch Session Companies Whose Solution Briefs Are Evaluated To Be Of Merit May Be Invited To Provide A Pitch Following The Instructions Provided In Section 3 3 Of This Cso In The Event That The Government Requires A Demonstration Additional Information Will Be Provided In The Specific Aoi Highlighting Those Procedures Otherwise Phase 2 Will Be Comprised Solely Of The Pitch The Government Will Not Pay Companies For Costs Associated With Pitches Unless Otherwise Stipulated Phase 3 Request For Commercial Solution Proposal Csp Those Companies Whose Solution Brief And Pitch Are Evaluated To Be Of Merit And Are Selected For Potential Award Of A Prototype Ot Or Traditional Far Part 12 Based Contract May Subject To Availability Of Government Funds Be Invited To Submit A Full Written Proposal Following The Instructions Provided In Section 3 4 Of This Cso The Government Will Not Pay Companies For Costs Associated With Developing Materials In Phase 3 Unless Otherwise Stipulated Within The Aoi Note The Government Reserves The Right To Forgo Phase 2 And Go Directly To Phase 3 The Government May Add Additional Aois Against This Cso At Any Time Within The Fiscal Year Interested Companies Are Encouraged To Frequently Check The Afwerx Website For New Aoi Postings Or Subscribe To Its Rss Feed Which Will Automatically Notify Companies Of New Aoi Postings Benefits Of The Cso Process And The Potential For Ots Include A Streamlined Application Process Requiring Only Minimal Corporate And Technical Information Fast Track Evaluation Timelines For Solution Briefs Negotiable Payment Terms Capital Is Non Dilutive Negotiable Intellectual Property Ip Rights Secure And Direct Feedback From Operators Air Force Mission Partners And Users Within The Dod To Help Product Teams Develop And Hone Product Design And Functionality Potential Follow On Funding For Promising Technologies And Or Sponsorship Of User Test Cases For Prototypes And Possible Follow On Production Contract Or Ots Section 2 Definitions Area Of Interest Aoi Means An Announcement Posted On The Afwerx Website Which May Result In The Award Of An Other Transaction Agreement Ota Commercial Solutions Opening Cso Is A Competitive Procedure Contracting Officers May Use To Acquire Innovative Commercial Items Technologies Or Services Other Transaction Refers To The Type Of Other Transaction Agreement Ota That May Be Placed As A Result Of This Cso And Associated Aois This Type Of Ot Is Authorized By 10 U S C 2371B For Prototype Projects Directly Relevant To Enhancing The Mission Effectiveness Of Military Personnel And The Supporting Platforms Systems Components Or Materials Proposed To Be Acquired Or Developed By The Dod Or For The Improvement Of Platforms Systems Components Or Materials In Use By The Armed Forces This Type Of Ota Is Treated By Dod As An Acquisition Instrument Commonly Referred To As An Other Transaction For A Prototype Project Or A Section 2371B Other Transaction Prototype Project Can Generally Be Described As A Proof Of Concept Model Reverse Engineering To Address Obsolescence Pilot Novel Application Of Commercial Technologies For Defense Purposes Agile Development Activity Creation Design Development Demonstration Of Technical Or Operational Utility Or Combinations Of The Foregoing A Process Including A Business Process May Also Be The Subject Of A Prototype Project Although Assistance Terms Are Generally Not Appropriate In Ot Agreements Ancillary Work Efforts That Are Necessary For Completion Of The Prototype Project Such As Test Site Training Or Limited Logistics Support May Be Included In Prototype Projects A Prototype May Be Physical Virtual Or Conceptual In Nature Ref P 31 Appendix A November 2018 Other Transactions Guide V 1 0 The Quantity Of Prototypes Commercial Solutions Should Generally Be Limited To That Needed To Prove Technical Or Manufacturing Feasibility Or Evaluate Military Utility Nontraditional Defense Contractor Is Defined In 10 U S C 2302 9 As An Entity That Is Not Currently Performing And Has Not Performed For At Least The One Year Period Preceding The Solicitation Of Sources By The Dod For The Procurement Or Transaction Any Contract Or Subcontract For The Dod That Is Subject To Full Coverage Under The Cost Accounting Standards Prescribed Pursuant To 41 U S C 1502 And The Regulations Implementing Such Section This Includes All Small Business Concerns Under The Criteria And Size Standards In 13 C F R 121 Nonprofit Research Institution Means A Nonprofit Institution As Defined In 15 U S C 3703 As An Organization Owned And Operated Exclusively For Scientific Or Educational Purposes No Part Of The Net Earnings Of Which Inures To The Benefit Of Any Private Shareholder Or Individual Small Business Concerns Is Defined In The Small Business Act 15 U S C 632 Innovative Means 1 Innovative Means Any New Technology Process Or Method Including Research And Development That Is New As Of The Date Of Submission Of A Proposal Or 2 Or Innovative Means Any New Application That Is New As Of The Date Of Submission Of A Proposed Use Of Technology Process Or Method Existing That Proposes New Solutions To Any Direct Or Indirect Functional Support Echelon Within Aetc Or Its Tenant Organizations Section 3 Guidelines For Solution Briefs Pitches And Proposals 3 1 General Guidelines Unnecessarily Elaborate Brochures Or Proposals Are Not Desired Use Of A Diagram S Or Figure S To Depict The Essence Of The Proposed Solution Is Strongly Encouraged Companies May Submit Multiple Solution Briefs In Response To Any Single Aoi If Each Submission Represents A Separate And Distinct Concept Individual Solution Briefs May Only Address One Concept Based On The Stated Aetc Aoi The Period Of Performance For Any Solution Brief Or Proposal Submitted Under This Cso Should Generally Be No Greater Than 3 12 Months Unless Otherwise Specified In The Aoi Technical Data With Military Application May Require Approval Authorization Or License For Lawful Exportation All Solution Briefs Pitches And Proposals Shall Be Unclassified Solution Briefs Pitches And Proposals Containing Data That Is Not To Be Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose Or Used By The Government Except For Evaluation Purposes Shall Include The Following General Disclaimer On The Cover Page This Select One Solution Brief Pitch Or Proposal Includes Data That Shall Not Be Disclosed Outside The Government Except To Non Government Personnel For Evaluation Purposes And Shall Not Be Duplicated Used Or Disclosed In Whole Or In Part For Any Purpose Other Than To Evaluate This Submission If However An Agreement Is Awarded To This Company As A Result Of Or In Connection With The Submission Of This Data The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate Use Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Agreed Upon By Both Parties In The Resulting Agreement This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government s Right To Use Information Contained In This Data If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction The Data Subject To This Restriction Are Contained In Sheets Insert Numbers Or Other Identification Of Sheets Recommended Marking Header Or Footer For Portions Of Business Plans And Or Technical Information That Are To Be Protected For A Period Of Five Years From Foia Disclosure 10 U S C 2371 I Provides That Disclosure Of Certain Type Of Information I E A Proposal Proposal Abstract And Supporting Documents Ii A Business Plan Submitted On A Business Proprietary Basis Iii Technical Information Submitted On A Confidential Basis Is Not Required And May Not Be Compelled Under Section 552 Of Title 5 For Five Years After The Date On Which The Information Is Received By The Department Of Defense 7 Foreign Owned Businesses May Independently Submit A Solution Or Do So As Part Of A Teaming Arrangement With One Or More United States Owned Businesses However The Ability To Obtain An Agreement Based Upon A Submission May Depend Upon The Ability Of The Foreign Owned Business To Obtain Necessary Clearances And Approvals To Obtain Proscribed Information Questions Regarding The Objectives Or Preparation Of The Solution Brief Should Be Addressed To 338Scons Pkx Cso Us Af Mil Submissions Must Be Submitted Electronically As Prescribed In The Respective Aoi Submissions Sent Through Other Channels Or After The Prescribed Aoi Open Period Has Ended Will Not Be Considered Reviewed Nor Evaluated Solution Briefs That Are Not Chosen For The Pitch Phase Will Be Notified In Writing As Soon As Practicable Further Verbal Feedback May Be Provided Upon Request At The Contracting Agreements Officer S Discretion 3 2 Phase 1 Solution Brief Phase 1 Solution Brief Content Solution Briefs Should Not Exceed Five 5 Single Sided Written Pages Using 12 Point Font Or Alternatively Solution Briefs May Take The Form Of Briefing Slides Which Should Not Exceed Fifteen 15 Slides Unless Otherwise Stated On The Subject Aoi Solution Briefs Must Include The Following Company Name Title Date Point Of Contact Name E Mail Address Phone And Address Specifically Identify The Aoi For Which The Solution Brief Is Submitted Executive Summary Provide An Executive Summary Of The Technology This Is Included In The 5 Written Pages Limit Technology Concept Show And Or Describe How Your Proposed Solution Or Potential New Capabilities Fulfill Requirements Close Capability Gaps Or Provide Potential Technological Advancements In Support Of Aetc S Mission To Recruit Train And Educate Airmen To Deliver 21St Century Airpower Describe The Unique Aspects Of Your Technology And The Proposed Work As It Relates To The Aoi Identify Whether The Effort Includes The Pilot Or Demonstration Of Existing Commercial Technology Identified As Commercially Ready And Viable Technology Or The Development Of Technology For Potential Defense Application If Development Or Adaptation Is Proposed Identify A Suggested Path To Mature The Technology Identify Aspects Of Your Proposal To Include Data And Software Which May Be Considered Proprietary Company Viability Provide A Brief Overview Of The Company Provide A Summary Of Current Fundraising To Date And Or A Summary Of The Top Line Gross Sales Revenues And Balance Sheet Provide A Summary Of Product Commercialization And Go To Market Strategy Note The Title Page Does Not Count Against Page Limit However The Executive Summary Does Phase 1 Solution Brief Basis Of Evaluation Solution Brief Evaluation Criteria Are Listed In Order Of Importance From Top To Bottom Individual Solution Briefs Will Be Evaluated Against The Evaluation Criteria Described Below Responsiveness Of The Solution Brief In Addressing The Aoi With A Commercially Available Dual Use Product And Or Process The Technical Merit Of The Proposed Solution Adequately Addressed Aetc S Need S And Demonstrated Feasibility For Aetc To Pursue The Proposed Solution An Acceptable Evaluation Of The Company S Financial Viability And Business Solution And The Company S Approach Is Unique And Or Innovative To Government Application Solution Briefs Will Be Evaluated On The Evaluation Criteria Listed Above Not Against Other Solution Briefs Submitted In Response To The Same Aoi The Government May Elect To Use External Market Research In The Evaluation Of A Company S Viability The Government Holds The Right To Select All Some Or None Of The Solution Briefs Submitted In Response To The Aoi The Government Will Endeavor To Complete The Phase 1 Evaluation Of Solution Briefs Within 30 Calendar Days Of The Closing Of The Submittal Period And Will Attempt To Notify The Company Of The Results Of The Evaluation As Soon As Practicable Additional Technical Evaluation Criteria Specific To A Particular Project May Be Used In These Instances The Additional Criteria Will Be Posted Within Or As An Attachment To The Aoi On The Afwerx Website Upon Review Of A Solution Brief The Government May Elect To Invite All Some Or None Of The Proposed Solutions Into Phase 2 The Pitch In Phase 2 Companies Are Invited To Pitch And Further Discuss Their Proposed Concept Technology Solution In Person Or Virtually During Phase 2 The Government May Request And Or Provide Additional Information To The Company Note The Government Reserves The Right To Forgo Phase 2 And Go Directly To Phase 3 3 3 Phase 2 Pitch Phase 2 Pitch Content In Phase 2 Companies Shall Provide An In Person Or Virtual Pitch To Demonstrate And Provide Further Details On The Technical And Business Viability Of Their Proposed Solution Specific Requirements Of The Pitch Will Be Covered In The Aoi In The Event That The Government Requires A Demonstration Additional Information Will Be Provided In The Specific Aoi Highlighting Those Procedures Otherwise Phase 2 Will Be Comprised Solely Of The Pitch In Addition To The Pitch The Government At Its Discretion May Request An Additional Written Submission To Supplement Or Clarify The Information Provided In The Phase 1 Solution Brief During The Phase 2 Pitch The Company Must Detail Address The Following Estimated Price Schedule Provide A Rough Order Of Magnitude Rom Price And Notional Schedule For How This Concept Could Be Tested Within Aetc Or Other Supported Air Force Elements Data Rights Assertions The Solution Brief Will Identify Any Intellectual Property Ip Involved In The Effort And Associated Restrictions On The Government S Use Of That Ip In Addition To These Required Areas The Government May Request The Company Provide Additional Information Detail With Respect To The Technology Concept Being Pitched From Its Phase 1 Solution Brief Phase 2 Pitch Basis Of Evaluation Individual Pitches Will Be Evaluated Against The Evaluation Criteria Below And Not Against Any Other Pitches Held Under The Same Aoi Pitch Submissions Will Be Valid For 90 Days After Pitch Evaluation The Government Will Aim To Complete Evaluation Of Pitches Within 30 Calendar Days Of The Pitch After Completing The Evaluation Of Pitch Submissions Aetc S Review Panel Will Notify The Company That 1 They May Submit A Csp For Evaluation In Phase 3 2 Their Proposed Concept Technology Solution Is Not Of Continued Interest To The Government And They Will Not Be Required To Submit A Csp Phase 3 Evaluation Or 3 Their Proposed Concept Technology Solution Is Of Continued Interest To The Government But Is Not Currently Eligible For An Invitation For Phase 3 Csp Submission Due To The Current Lack Of Government Resources And Or Funding Ninety Days After Pitch Evaluation If Government Funding Or Resources Are Not Assigned To A Phase 3 Csp The Government Will Provide A Notification Of Non Eligibility And Officially Close The Aoi Selection Process Pitch Evaluation Criteria Are Listed In Order Of Importance From Top To Bottom Pitches Shall Be Evaluated Scored On The Following Factors Level Of Relevancy Of The Solution In Addressing The Aoi With A Commercially Available Dual Use Product And Or Process The Technical Merit Of The Proposed Solution Adequately Addressed Aetc S Need S And Demonstrated Feasibility For Aetc To Pursue The Proposed Solution Level Of Uniqueness And Or Innovative Approach To Solve Aetc S Need Level Of Technical Risk Maturity Level Of Risk Placed With The Proposed Rom Level Of Risk In The Proposed Prototype Milestone Schedule And Its Ability To Meet The Aoi Need Within A Relevant Time Period Level Of Risk In The Company S Viability And Business Solution And Level Of Potential Risk In Anticipated Ip And Data Rights Assertions 3 4 Phase 3 Proposal Phase 3 Proposal Content The Third And Final Phase Of The Cso Process Is The Csp Based Upon The Results Of Phase 1 Or Phase 2 Evaluation Above The Government May Issue A Csp If That Occurs A Company Or Companies Will Be Invited To Develop And Submit A Written Proposal As Well As Negotiate Appropriate Terms And Conditions As Applicable Governing The Prototype At This Stage The Selected Companies May Discuss Proposal Development Details During The Proposal Writing Process With Their Assigned Government Expert S Or Government Teaming Partner S Each Proposal Submitted Shall Consist Of Two Sections Section 1 Shall Provide The Technical Proposal Section 2 Shall Address The Price Cost Schedule Portions Of The Proposal Additionally Companies Are Invited To Provide Their Own Internal Terms And Conditions That May Be Consolidated With Those Of The Government This Includes Service License Agreements Sla And Or User License Agreements Ula Companies Should Note That There Are Certain Terms And Conditions The Government May Be Unable To Accept However Projects Awarded Through The Cso May Provide Flexibility To Adopt Customary Industry Standards Where It Is Otherwise Legal And Meets The Government S General Public Responsibility 3 4 Section 1 Technical Proposal Limited To 10 Pages The Technical Proposal Must Include The Following Company Name Title Point Of Contact Name Date E Mail Address Phone And Address And Any Subcontractors Or Team Members Include An Abstract Which Provides A Concise Description Of The Proposal Propose A Technical Approach Describe The Background And Objectives Of The Proposed Work The Approach Deliverables And The Resources Needed To Execute The Prototype Include The Nature And Extent Of The Anticipated Results Include Ancillary And Operational Issues Such As Certifications Algorithms And Any Engineering Software Development Methodologies To Be Used This Proposal Must Include A Statement Of Proposed Work Sopw Identifying The Work To Be Performed Anticipated Work Breakdown Structure And Expected Deliverables Provide A Project Schedule That Outlines The Major Milestones And Deliverables Within The Proposed Period Of Performance Government Support Required Identify The Type Of Support If Any The Company Requests Of The Government In General Terms Such As Access To Facilities Equipment Data Materials And Or Information Note Title Page Not Included In Page Count 3 4 Section 2 Price Proposal The Company Shall Propose A Total Price Using Analogy Or Engineering Build Up Cost Estimating Methodologies The Government Reserves The Right To Request Any Other Price Data Or Supporting Cost Information The Government Deems Necessary To Determine The Total Overall Price Is Fair And Reasonable This Can Include But Is Not Limited To Commercial Price Catalog S Previous Commercial Sales Receipts And Or Other Proprietary Information To Help The Government Determine Reasonableness And Future Budgetary Cost Estimates The Cost Of Preparing Proposals In Response To This Cso Is Not Considered A Direct Charge To Any Resulting Aoi Award Or Any Other Contract Proposal Preparation Costs Are Not Recoverable Phase 3 Proposal Basis Of Evaluation The Aetc Cso Evaluation Criteria Are Listed In Order Of Importance From Top To Bottom The Government Panel Of Subject Matter Experts Will First Review The Proposal For Adequacy Eligibility And Determine If The Following Requirements Are Met If The Technical Approach And Respective Risk Elements Are Acceptable If The Proposal Performance Schedule Amp Requested Gov T Support Is Realistic And Or Adequate If The Proposed Price Is Fair And Reasonable If Aetc Decides To Pursue A Ot Then Aetc Will Also Review The Proposal To Determine If Fits The Definition Of A Prototype Does Does Not Fit The Cso Definition Of A Prototype Quantity Quantity Is Is Not Limited To That Needed To Prove Technical Or Manufacturing Feasibility Or Evaluate Military Utility Meets Mission Effectiveness Standard Is Is Not Directly Relevant To Enhancing Dod Mission Effectiveness Meets Non Traditional Participation Cost Share Requirement At Least One Non Traditional Defense Contractor Contributes To A Significant Extent Or All Of The Participants Other Than The Government Are Small Businesses Not Or At Least One Third 1 3 Of Total Prototype Project Cost Is Paid By Parties Other Than The Government Or The Agency S Senior Procurement Executive Spe Determines In Writing That Exceptional Circumstances Justify Ota Use Defense Utility Solution Is Is Not Applicable To A Dod Platform Sys Tem Process Or Component Meets All Ot Requirements If Aetc Decides To Pursue A Prototype Contract Non Ot Requirements 4 9 Above Will Not Be Used Proposals Will Be Reviewed As Received By A Government Subject Matter Expert Panel In All Cases Proprietary Information Shall Be Protected From Competitors Section 4 Awards 4 1 General Guidelines Upon Favorable Review And Available Funds The Government May Choose To Make A Fixed Price Award Either Using Far 12 Acquisition Of Commercial Items Or Ot Authority The Contracting Agreements Officer Reserves The Right To Negotiate Directly With The Company On The Terms And Conditions Prior To Execution Of The Resulting Contract Or Ot Including Payment Terms And Will Execute The Contract Agreement On Behalf Of The Government Be Advised Only A Contracting Or Agreements Officer Has The Authority To Enter Into Or Modify A Binding Contract Or Agreement On Behalf Of The United States Government In Order To Receive Either A Fixed Price Award Either Using Far 12 Acquisition Of Commercial Items Or Ot Authority A Company Must Have A Dunn And Bradstreet Duns Number And Must Register In The System For Award Management Sam Prior To Receiving An Award Or Agreement Companies Are Advised To Commence Sam Registration Upon Receipt Of A Csp A Company Must Also Register In The Prescribed Government Invoicing System Ex Wide Area Work Flow Atid And Or 338 Scons Will Provide Assistance To Those Companies From Whom A Full Proposal Is Requested A Company Must Be Determined To Be Responsible By The Contracting Agreements Officer And Must Not Be Suspended Or Debarred From Award By The Federal Government Nor Be Prohibited By Presidential Executive Order And Or Law From Receiving An Award Receipt Of A Csp Does Not Guarantee That A Company Will Receive An Award And The Government Reserves The Right At Any Point Prior To Award Of A Contract Agreement To Cancel The Csp 4 2 Comptroller General Access To Information If The Prototype Ot Provides For Payments In A Total Amount In Excess Of 5 000 000 The Agreement Will Include A Mandatory Clause That Provides For The Comptroller General The Ability To Examine The Records Of Any Party To The Agreement Or Any Entity That Participates In The Performance Of The Agreement 4 3 Procurement Integrity Act Pia As Required By 10 U S C 2371B H All Agreements Awarded Under This Cso Shall Be Treated As Federal Agency Procurements For Purpose Of 41 U S C Chapter 21 Accordingly The Cso Competitive Solicitation Process And Awards Made Thereof Must Adhere To The Ethical Standards Required By The Pia Section 5 Iterative Prototyping A Contract Or Ot For A Prototype Awarded Against This Cso Shall Allow For An Iterative Prototyping Process An Iterative Prototyping Process Will Allow The Government To Modify By Mutual Agreement The Scope Of A Prototype Contract Or Ot To Allow For The Adaptation And Modification Of The Technology Being Prototyped To Meet Additional Unique And Discrete Purposes Mission Sets The Sequential Prototype Iterations May Result In A Separate Spiral Prototype Project Rather Than A Modification Of The Original Prototype Contract Or Ot These Additional Unique And Discrete Purposes Mission Sets Can Be Generated By Aetc Or Originate Within Any Aetc Subordinate Or Supported Organization Section 6 Successful Completion A Prototype Project Is Complete Upon The Written Determination Of The Appropriate Approving Official Program Manager And Contracting Agreements Officer For The Matter In Question That The Efforts Conducted Under A Prototype Contract Or Ot 1 Met The Key Technical Goals Of A Project 2 Met The Metrics Incorporated Into The Prototype Contract Or Ot Or 3 Accomplished A Particularly Favorable Or Unexpected Result That Justifies The Transition To A Production Contract Or Ot Furthermore Prior To Successful Completion Of A Prototype Project Under This Cso The Government Can Transition Any Aspect Of The Prototype Project Determined To Provide Utility Into Production While Other Aspects Of The Prototype Project Have Yet To Be Completed Section 7 Follow On Production After Award Of A Prototype Using Either A Fixed Price Award Either Using Far 12 Acquisition Of Commercial Items Or Ot Authority The Government And Company May Negotiate A Follow On Contract Or Ot For Production Or Solution Integration With Or Without Further Competition Any Concept Technology Solution Successfully Proven Through A Contract Or Prototype Ot Can Be Transitioned To A Production Contract The Government Reserves The Right To Award A Follow On Contract Or Ot Before The Prototype Is Complete Any Aoi Posted By The Government Under This Cso Could Result In The Potential Award Of A Follow On Production Or Solution Integration Contract Or Ot The Government Reserves The Right To Extend Performance To All Some Or None Of The Selected Solutions And Will Be Made Based On The Availability Of Government Funds Section 8 Non Government Advisors Non Government Advisors May Be Used In The Evaluation Of All Phases And Shall Have Signed A Non Disclosure Agreement Nda With The Government If Non Government Advisor S Are Used Companies Will Be Notified Of The Name And Corporate Affiliation Of These Advisors Companies Will Be Afforded The Opportunity To Enter Into A Specific Nda With The Corporate Entity Prior To Submission Of Their Solution Brief Pitch Or Proposal The Government Understands That Information Provided In Response To This Cso Is Presented In Confidence And May Contain Trade Secrets Or Commercial Or Financial Information And It Agrees To Protect Such Information From Unauthorized Disclosure To The Maximum Extent Permitted Or Required By Law To Include 18 U S C 1905 Trade Secrets Act 18 U S C 1831 Et Seq Economic Espionage Act 5 U S C 552 B 4 Freedom Of Information Act Executive Order 12600 Pre Disclosure Notification Procedures For Confidential Commercial Information And Any Other Statute Regulation Or Requirement Applicable To Government Employees 338Th Scons Atid And Afwerx Policy Is To Treat All Submissions As Source Selection Information And Will Only Disclose Their Contents For The Purpose Of Evaluation Restrictive Notices Notwithstanding During The Evaluation Process Submissions May Be Handled By Non Government Advisors For Administrative Purposes And Or To Assist With Technical Evaluation S All Atid Support Contractors Performing This Role Are Expressly Prohibited From Performing Atid Sponsored Technical Research And Are Bound By Appropriate Ndas Submissions Will Not Be Returned The Original Of Each Submission Received Will Be Retained With The 338Th Scons And All Other Non Required Copies Destroyed A Certification Of Destruction May Be Requested Provided The Formal Request Is Received By The Contracting Office Within 5 Days After Notification That The Proposal Was Not Selected Section 9 Contact Information Contracting Officer Michael Piller 1 Us Af Mil Contracting Agreements Officer Jorge Manresa 2 Us Af Mil Contract Specialist Jessica Steinhoff Us Af Mil
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