Att 1 _Solution Concept Paper_Template_20260623.docx

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DCSA Innovation Call ‘insert number’ Solution Concept Paper by ‘insert company name’ Attachment 1 – Solution Concept Paper Template

***General instructions for completion and submission of the Solution Concept Paper Template:

· Proposers shall replace and/or delete all instructions (grey fonts) within the template prior to submission of their completed Solution Concept Paper Template. Font in the final document shall be black.

· Proposers are prohibited from altering any of the settings in this template.

· Settings:

· Page Size – 8 ½ x 11 inches

· Font – Calibri Light

· Font size – 11 point

· Margins – 1 inch

· Spacing – single

· Graphics/illustrations are allowed and are not subject to the format restrictions.

· Tables are allowed but are subject to the format restrictions.

· A list of acronyms/glossary is allowed outside of the page count.

The following template instructions include headings and instructions (in GREY text) for each Section and Subsection required in your Solution Concept Paper. Update/modify the selections below with your information in the template and remove instructions (GREY text) prior to submission.

Section 1-6 are limited to 6 pages. ***

Solution Concept Paper Cover Page

Lead Organization Submitting Proposal (Prime Contractor)

Lead Organization Name:

Address:

City:

Country:

Zip:

Subcontractors

Point of Contact (POC)

Email:

Phone:

Email:

Phone:

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)

Total ROM

OTA Eligibility Certification under 10 U.S.C. 4022

Please initial next to the condition(s) that apply to your company or your proposed project team.

A. NONTRADITIONAL DEFENSE CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION

There is at least one nontraditional defense contractor (NDC) or nonprofit research institution participating to a significant extent in the prototype project.

Definition: A nontraditional defense contractor is 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 Department of Defense for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the Department of Defense that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards (CAS) prescribed pursuant to section 1502 of title 41 and the regulations implementing such section.

B. SMALL BUSINESS / NONTRADITIONAL TEAM

All significant participants in the transaction other than the Federal Government are small businesses (including small businesses participating in a program described under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) or nontraditional defense contractors.

C. COST-SHARING

At least one third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be paid out of funds provided by sources other than the Federal Government.

Proprietary Data Statement

Solution Concept Papers containing data that is not to be disclosed to the public for any purpose or use by the Government except for evaluation purposes shall include the following statement on the cover page:

“This solution concept paper includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror 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 provided in the resulting contract. 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 XXX”

The proposer shall also mark each sheet of data it wants to restrict with the following legend:

“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the cover page of this abstract.”

***Table of Contents – General Instructions Solution Concept Paper shall contain a table of contents such as the sample table below.***

Table of Contents

***Section 1-6 are limited to 6 pages. Graphics/illustrations are allowed and are not subject to the format restrictions. Tables are allowed but are subject to the format restrictions.*** Problem Understanding Vendors shall clearly describe their understanding of DCSA’s operational problem and the desired end-state for the warfighter or user.

Proposed Concept & Vision Vendors shall provide a one-page narrative describing their "big idea." It should focus on the unique approach, the user experience, and the strategic value it will deliver.

Visuals like a simple concept diagram are encouraged.

High-Level Technical Approach Vendors shall briefly outline their technical philosophy.

Vendors shall explain why they recommend a certain technology stack, architectural style (e.g., modular, open-source), or development methodology (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps) for this specific problem.

Intellectual Property & Data Rights Vendors shall state their proposed data rights and licensing posture as follows:

· Background IP: Identify any pre-existing software or algorithms delivered as proprietary background intellectual property and state the specific licensing terms and user rights granted to the Government to run, integrate, and maintain this background IP.

· Foreground IP: List the proposed rights and license terms granted to the Government for any custom software, code adapters, interfaces, or configurations developed under this effort.

· Dependencies: Disclose any third-party software, libraries, or data feeds required to sustain the prototype.

Risk & Opportunity Spotlight Vendors shall identify the single biggest technical or programmatic risk that could jeopardize the project.

Vendors shall identify the single biggest opportunity the government might be overlooking with this project.

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Vendors shall provide a high-level cost estimate for a potential prototype project, broken down into major phases if applicable (i.e. project phase / estimated duration / estimated cost range).

Discuss any cost share (if applicable); the Government may note any issues or questions for further clarification before requesting a full proposal.

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