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This is a Solution Concept Paper template for the DCSA Innovation Gateway Innovation Call #01, establishing the required format and submission guidelines for vendors responding to the Unified Application Access and Integration Prototype solicitation. The template prescribes specific formatting requirements including 8.5 x 11-inch pages, Calibri Light 11-point font, 1-inch margins, and single spacing, with Sections 1-6 limited to six pages total. Graphics and illustrations are exempt from format restrictions, though tables must comply with formatting standards. A glossary or acronyms list is permitted outside the page count. Proposers must complete a cover page identifying the lead organization, organization type (selected from categories including large business, small disadvantaged business, HBCU, educational institutions, or nonprofits), Federal Tax ID/EIN, UEI, CAGE Code, and NAICS Code 541512. The cover page also requires Technical and Administrative Points of Contact with full contact information, a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate, and certification of OTA eligibility under 10 U.S.C. 4022 regarding nontraditional defense contractor participation, small business teams, or cost-sharing arrangements.
The Solution Concept Paper must address six substantive sections: Problem Understanding (describing DCSA's operational challenge and desired end-state), Proposed Concept & Vision (one-page narrative of the unique approach and strategic value), High-Level Technical Approach (technology stack, architectural style, and development methodology rationale), Intellectual Property & Data Rights (background IP, foreground IP, and third-party dependencies), Risk & Opportunity Spotlight (identifying primary technical/programmatic risk and overlooked opportunities), and Rough Order of Magnitude (phased cost estimates and cost-share discussion). Solution Concept Papers containing proprietary data must include a disclosure statement and mark restricted sheets accordingly. The Innovation Call #01 Solution Concept Paper submission deadline is September 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET, with the estimated Period of Performance beginning October 15, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Agreements Officer Daniela Garavito or Agreements Specialist Salima McCravey via email.
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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
| DCSA Innovation Gateway # |
| HS0021-26-CSO-DCSA |
| Innovation Call # |
| [insert #] |
| Innovation Call Title: |
| [insert title] |
| Solution Concept Paper Title: |
| [IMPORTANT NOTE: Titles given should be descriptive of the work proposed and not be merely a copy of the title of the Innovation Call] |
| Date of Submission: |
| [insert date] |
Lead Organization Submitting Proposal (Prime Contractor)
| Organization Type: |
| selected from among the following categories: “LARGE BUSINESS,” “SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS,” “OTHER SMALL BUSINESS,” “HBCU,” “MEDICAL INSTITUTE (MI),” “OTHER EDUCATIONAL,” “OTHER NONPROFIT” OR “OTHER BUSINESS” |
Lead Organization Name:
Address:
City:
Country:
Zip:
| Federal Tax ID (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
| Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Taxpayer-Identification-Numbers-TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 7701 |
| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) |
| Information regarding UEI can be found at https://www.sam.gov |
| Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code |
| https://cage.dla.mil/Home/UsageAgree |
| North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code |
| 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services |
Subcontractors
| Subcontractors (if applicable) |
| Subcontractor name, email address, type of business for each, and CAGE Code |
Point of Contact (POC)
| Technical POC Name: |
| (Program Manager or Principle Investigator) to include: salutation, last name, first name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone, email |
Email:
Phone:
| Administrative POC Name: |
| (Contracting Officer or Award Officer) to include: salutation, last name, first name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone, email |
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
| 1. | Problem Understanding | 5 |
| 2. | Proposed Concept & Vision | 5 |
| 3. | High-Level Technical Approach | 5 |
| 4. | Intellectual Property & Data Rights | 5 |
| 5. | Risk & Opportunity Spotlight | 5 |
| 6. | Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) | 5 |
***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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