Master OTA Showcase Solicitation.docx

OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY (OTA) SOLICITATION FOR

AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND (AFGSC) Rapid Capabilities Division (RCD) SHOWCASE Title: Rapid Capabilities Division Showcase Issuing Agency: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Master Solicitation Summary:

Summary of Changes:

v1.0 - original solicitation v2.0 – change white paper proposal due date for 2026 Showcase v3.0 – Showcase 2026 specific information to Attachment 1 and leave FA6800-26-S-C003 as a master solicitation for future showcase years in the ordering period.

AFGSC SHOWCASE Solicitation This document represents a specific Showcase Topics under the master OT Solicitation. AFGSC’s Rapid Capabilities Division (RCD) (A5N/CCIT) invites companies to submit revolutionary or innovative solutions to the defined mission needs below.

I. Showcase Overview

1. The AFGSC RCD Showcase connects warfighter problems with real-world solutions. AFGSC invites industry partners to bring forward their best ideas because solving challenges is a shared mission. Each year’s Showcase addresses multiple critical focus areas and strengthens the bonds between the military and industry.

2. AFGSC RCD will down-select promising proposals for live presentations and demonstrations during the Showcase (Phase 2) event typically held in Bossier City, LA, in May of each year.

Showcase finalists will present directly to decision-makers, and technologies that meet mission needs may receive proposal request within the ordering period.

III. Showcase Topics Comment by DELAROSA, MARK R CIV USAF AFMC AFGSC/767 ESF: We should put in the time of year when topics will be released.

Refer to the attachment associated with your submission year.

1. Attachment 1 – 2026 IV. Solicitation Three-Phase Overview The AFGSC RCD OTA Showcase solicitation process will include a multi-phase solicitation and evaluation approach that is dependent upon specific Showcase Topics. The topics and their problem statements are listed in Section III of this solicitation. that will be published and amended (if applicable) via the GPE at www.sam.gov. The following phases may be used:

· Phase 1 – Submission of White Paper, Quad Chart and solution video

· Phase 2 – Presentation/Demo (if applicable), and

· Phase 3 – Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP) process. (if applicable) V. The Three-Phase Solicitation Process in Detail The AFGSC RCD Showcase utilizes a competitive, multi-phase down-selection process designed to identify the most promising solutions efficiently while minimizing the initial burden on applicants. Each phase progressively narrows the field, culminating in potential prototype project awards.

Phase 1: Solution Submission & Down-Select AFGSC RCD will use three elements when evaluating submissions during Phase 1. There will be a white paper, quad chart and solution video which are all described below. In addition, AFGSC RCD will specify the submission portal in showcase year attachments as the sole submission tool; no hard copy or physical submissions will be considered.

Teams will submit a brief white paper outlining their solution that addresses the features above. Additionally, a single slide “quad chart” conveying key aspects of their technology should also be submitted. Finally, a video up to 3 minutes in length is encouraged to be submitted.

Process:

1. Preparation: Potential offerors must carefully review the Showcase Topics and Problem Statements . They will then prepare a concise submission package that directly addresses a specific topic. Topics will be released as a new showcase year attachment in the 4th quarter of the previous calendar year (e.g. Oct-Dec 2026 for 2027 Showcase).

2. Submission Package Assembly: Each submission must be submitted as a single package through the submission portal, listed in the specific showcase year attachment.

· White Paper (4-page max, required): A detailed written description of the solution, its technical foundation, potential impact, and the team's competitive edge. The template is structured to align directly with the evaluation criteria.

· Quad Chart (1 page, required): A high-level visual summary of the project, designed for quick assessment by leadership and evaluators.

· Solution Video (3-min max, optional): An optional but highly encouraged dynamic presentation or demonstration of the technology.

3. Submission: The complete package must be uploaded to the submission portal specified in the current Showcase Year Attachment.

Package Instructions:

1. White Paper:

The government will evaluate written white paper against the criteria stated in this solicitation. The government will not pay companies for the costs associated with solution brief submissions; these costs will NOT be considered an allowable direct charge to any resultant agreement. A white paper IS NOT a proposal, thus cost shall not be included. Comment by Jim Long: Can we add that ROMs are OK or Phases with ROMs are OK?

Using the template and instructions identified below or in the current Showcase Year Attachment the White paper must cover:

INTRODUCTION, PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

Identify how your solution aligns to the released Showcase Topics. Deliver a clear, concise description of what your innovation does or will do, and how it will impact AFGSC and their subordinate units. Your goal is to set context, frame and briefly summarize. Do not attempt to entirely explain your innovation in this section. What is the operational problem being solved for AFGSC with this innovation? Clearly define the problem you address. How well does your innovation map to this list of topics?

POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT /REVOLUTIONARY FOR AFGSC

From a user’s perspective, why is your proposed solution the best choice for AFGSC? Refute the substitutes for your solution that users are either using currently or considering adopting. Why will AFGSC Airmen prefer your solution? Looking only at AFGSC personnel who will be impacted by your solution, argue that their jobs or lives will be significantly improved if your solution is adopted. What is the impact of your solution vs. today's solutions? Look into the future to a time when your solution is both technically mature and fully "transitioned" (actively in use by AFGSC personnel). Describe your expected scale -- a metric of the breadth of your adoption and impact across different AFGSC units, based on your knowledge and understanding of the topics.

TECHNOLOGY AND CONCEPT VIABILITY

Fully describe your solution and the technical scientific reasoning behind how it addresses the identified problem. Use relevant, properly cited data to strengthen your argument and establish credibility. Is the science behind the solution sound? Convince readers who don't have deep expertise in your field that your innovation is built atop sound scientific and engineering principles. Point to the foundational technologies that you rely on to deliver your solution. Do the required enabling technologies introduce added risk? Using proven underlying technologies and techniques helps to lower technical risk. From a technologist's perspective, why is your proposed solution the best choice for AFGSC? Refute the alternative engineering approaches others are using. Why does your technology win? No matter what your current technology readiness level, technical risks remain. Identify those risks. Present a credible plan to tackle those risks. If your solution is at a lower Technology Readiness Level (TRLs 1-5) and needs further development or test, explain your plan to mature the solution to better address the problem. If your solution is at a higher Technology Readiness Level (TRLs 6-9), provide use examples/case studies.

TEAM COMPETITIVE EDGE

For your solution, what are the certifications required to transition into broad DoD use? Demonstrate that you are aware of any applicable technical certifications and/or regulations. Describe how your team members have transitioned research and development efforts into products successfully, as evidenced by product revenue. A company needs to have a competitive edge in the marketplace. Make your best case describing something your team does very well that's difficult to match.

Submission Instructions: Offerors shall use the official White Paper template provided on the designated submission site specified in the showcase year attachment. Complete the template using an 11-point font size in the font given in the template. Do not change this document’s margins. Your completed document must be no more than four (4) total pages: this company profile page, plus two pages of text and one page of referenced graphics. The prompts precisely track the evaluation criteria used by the reviewer, so it is in your interest to organize documents using these prompts. The main body text on page 2-3 must be contained on a maximum of two pages. You may change the relative lengths of the four suggested sections: Each company’s story is different, and you may need more space than others for certain sections below.

The completed White Paper must be submitted in PDF format and named using the convention: CompanyName_WhitePaper.pdf. No additional annotations, version numbers, or dates shall be included in the filename. The White Paper must be uploaded at the same time as the Quad Chart submission through the online submission portal. Late or incomplete submissions may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for evaluation.

2. QUAD CHART

The government will evaluate a single slide quad chart against the criteria stated in this solicitation. The government will not pay companies for the costs associated with solution brief submissions; these costs will NOT be considered an allowable direct charge to any resultant agreement.

As part of the submission package, all offerors shall complete and submit a Quad Chart using the template and instructions identified below or in the current Showcase Year Attachment. The Quad Chart provides a concise, visual summary of the proposed innovation and is designed to complement the written White Paper submission. It enables reviewers to quickly understand the company’s technology, alignment with AFGSC mission priorities, and potential for transition into operational use. Offerors must complete each section of the template, including Program Alignment and Introduction, Mission Impact, Technology and Concept Viability, and Team Competitive Edge, ensuring all fields are filled with clear and relevant information suitable for use during the solicitation process.

The Quad Chart should highlight how the proposed solution addresses specific operational problems faced by AFGSC and its subordinate units, the uniqueness of the approach compared to alternatives, and the anticipated scale and scope of impact once fully transitioned. Offerors should also identify the scientific and engineering principles underlying their solution, any enabling technologies and associated risks, and a credible path toward technical maturation and transition.

The Quad Chart serves as a visual companion to the required White Paper (Section 7.1.2) and will be evaluated in conjunction with it. Together, these materials allow reviewers to assess the operational relevance, technical merit, and team competitive edge of each proposed solution. Offerors must ensure the Quad Chart is complete, uses the prescribed format, and is submitted alongside the White Paper by the deadline specified in this solicitation.

Submission Instructions: Offerors shall use the official Quad Chart template provided on the designated submission site specified in the showcase year attachment. The completed Quad Chart must be submitted in PDF format and named using the convention: CompanyName_QuadChart.pdf. No additional annotations, version numbers, or dates shall be included in the filename. The Quad Chart must be uploaded through the online submission portal along with the White Paper. Late or incomplete submissions may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for evaluation.

3. Video Submission:

The government will evaluate solution videos against the criteria stated in this solicitation. The government will not pay companies for the costs associated with solution video submissions; these costs will NOT be considered an allowable direct charge to any resultant agreement.

Offerors are encouraged to submit one short video—no longer than three (3) minutes in duration—to accompany their White Paper and Quad Chart. Video submissions that exceed the length limitation of 3:00 minutes will not be assessed.

The purpose of this video is to provide reviewers with a clear, engaging overview of the proposed innovation and its potential impact on AFGSC operations. The video should be understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences and serve as a visual supplement to the submitted written materials. The video should clearly explain what your innovation does, how it works at a high level, and what makes it unique compared to alternatives. Additionally, it should convey how the solution improves effectiveness, efficiency, or mission outcomes for AFGSC Airmen or units.

Offerors may use simple narration over slides, on-camera presentation, or product demonstrations; high production value is not required. The focus should be on clarity and mission relevance. Videos shall contain no restrictive markings limiting their use or distribution other than a copyright notice.

All video submissions must be hosted through www.vimeo.com. No hard copy or physical media (e.g., CD, DVD, Blu-ray) will be accepted. To submit your solution, navigate to vimeo.com and upload your video in accordance with the requirements specified above. Once the video is posted, include the video link and password (if password-protected) in your submission material. Ensure that the video link is active and accessible at the time of submission and remains so throughout the evaluation period.

Videos exceeding the time limit or with inaccessible links may not be considered during evaluation.

Evaluation:

A Government evaluation team, comprised of technical subject matter experts (SMEs), operators (end-users), and acquisition professionals, will review all compliant submissions. Each submission is evaluated based on the five key criteria: Program alignment, Potential for Impact, Technology Viability, Team Competitive Edge, and Quality of Submission.

The Government will only evaluate information provided in the submission material uploaded into the submission site or method directed for use in each Showcase Topic; no other sources of information will be considered.

Criteria. Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

· Alignment based on the Problem/Technology/Topic Areas List

· Potential for Impact to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) operations

· Technology and Concept Viability: Scientific Feasibility, Team’s ability, Maturation Plan

· Team Competitive Edge: Certification Knowledge, R&D to Product Revenue, Transition Plan

· Quality of Submission: Demonstrates how clearly solution addresses topic areas

Ratings:

After all judging is completed by government evaluators, submissions will be categorized per the below table.

Selection Timing/Notification:

The time required for the Government to evaluate submissions will vary depending on the number of submissions received, complexity and scope of submitted solutions, and other mission needs. Contractors will be notified, in writing, by AFGSC/A5N via an invitation/request to proceed to Phase 2 if a submission is selected for further consideration.

Phase 2: Live Showcase & Demonstration In Phase 2, companies must provide a presentation/demo to demonstrate and provide further details on the technical and business viability of their proposed solution. The government identifies during each topic whether the presentation/demo will be in-person or virtual depending on the specific requirement and needs of the government. Specific requirements of the pitch and demonstration will be covered in the specific topic. In addition to the presentation, the government, at its discretion, may request an additional written submission to supplement/clarify the information provided in Phase 1. During this phase presentation/demo, the company must detail/address the following:

Process:

1. Invitation: Finalists selected from Phase 1 will receive a formal invitation to the Showcase Event in Bossier City, LA. The invitation will specify the exact date, time, and length of their presentation block (typically 20-45 minutes).

2. Presentation & Demonstration: During their allotted time, the finalist team will present their description/demonstration of how the proposed solution will impact and improve AFGSC operations, the viability of the technology and concept, as well as the business plan and any commercialization potential. A rough order of magnitude (ROM) price and notional schedule is encouraged. Any Intellectual Property (IP) involved in the effort and associated restrictions on the government’s use of that IP should be addressed. Offerors should include any additional information/detail from the company’s Phase 1 submission material, as specified in the government’s invitation to the Phase 2. Live demonstrations indoor/outdoor or detailed simulation of the technology in action is highly encouraged.

3. Q&A Session: Following the demonstration, the panel will engage in a rigorous Question and Answer session to probe the solution's technical details, integration pathways, scalability, and business viability.

4. Invitation: After the evaluation of the presentation is complete. The chosen companies that are invited to continue to Phase 3 will be announced withing 5 days after showcase wrap up, followed with instructions on when proposals will be due within 2 weeks of announcement...

Evaluation:

Individual presentations/demo will be evaluated against the evaluation criteria below. Submissions will be valid for 120 days after pitch evaluation. The government will aim to complete evaluation of presentation/demos within 30 calendar days of the presentation/demonstration.

Presentation/demonstrations shall be evaluated on the following factors:

· Introduction: Problem being solved

· Potential for Impact to AFGSC operations combined with level of relevancy of the solution in addressing the Topic; level of risk in the proposed milestone schedule;

· Technology and Concept Viability: Scientific Feasibility, Enabling Technologies, Alternative Technical Approaches, and Maturation Plan; technical risk/maturity; the technical merit of the proposed solution adequately addressed the topic’s need(s) and demonstrated feasibility for the government to pursue the proposed solution; ability to meet the topic’s need within a relevant time period; level of risk in the company’s viability and business solution.

· Certification/Regulation: For your solution, what are the certifications required to transition into broad DoD use? Demonstrate that you are aware of any applicable technical certifications and/or regulations;

· Team: R&D to Product Revenue (transitioned research and development efforts into products successfully, as evidenced by product revenue); and Competitive Edge (company needs to have a competitive edge in the marketplace/something your team does very well that's difficult to match);

· Data Quality & Attribution: Support your arguments with relevant, properly attributed data to enhance your credibility. (Where you can, cite facts, statistics or metrics from the most reputable sources possible);

· Presentation/Demonstration Quality: : Graphics and charts are logical, thoughtful, easy to read and aren't cluttered with irrelevant information; if utilized, demonstrations should show product's ease of use, how it addresses the use case and be consistent with other material presented.

Ratings:

After completing the evaluation of presentation/demo submissions, the submission will be categorized using the table below.

Continued Eligibility for Showcase Participants All companies selected to present at the Showcase (Phase 2) are considered part of the AFGSC RCD Showcase innovation portfolio for the entire ordering period of this OTA. The Government, at its discretion, may revisit solutions from prior Showcases for future proposal invitations as mission needs and funding evolve, without requiring the company to re-compete in a future Showcase for the same solution

Phase 3: Prototype Proposal & Award Based upon the results of market research, Phase 1 and Phase 2 evaluation(s) above, the government may request 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 requirement. 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).

Additionally, companies are invited to provide their own internal terms and conditions that may be consolidated with those of the government. This includes, but is not limited to, 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 OTA may provide flexibility to adopt customary industry standards where it is otherwise legal and meets the government’s general public responsibility.

Process:

1. Invitation to Propose (ItP): Companies selected from Phase 2 will receive a formal ItP from the Government's Agreements Officer (AO). This invitation will provide detailed instructions for preparing a formal proposal. Proposals will be evaluated under the following 3 categories: schedule, alignment with government need, and price availability. If a proposal is not selected for award, one of these categories will be listed as the reason if the proposal was otherwise found acceptable and pricing was determined fair and reasonable.

2. Proposal Submission: The offeror will submit a formal, two-volume proposal:

· Technical Proposal: A comprehensive document detailing the work plan, technical objectives, schedule, milestones, deliverables, and key personnel.

· Price Proposal: A detailed cost breakdown justifying all proposed expenses. This should be submitted as an excel spreadsheet capturing the monthly or milestone lead price Firm Fixed Price breakout that will become the Agreement Line Item Numbers (ALINs).

3. Negotiation and Award: The Government AO will review the proposal. The Technical Volume will be evaluated for acceptability, and the Price Volume will be evaluated for completeness, absence of unbalanced pricing, and for fair and reasonableness. The AO may enter into negotiations with the offeror to finalize the terms, scope, and price of the agreement.

Process Instructions:

1. Technical Proposal Volume:

Offerors must not include cost information in the Technical Proposal Volume. The technical volume shall follow the structure below and not be longer than 15 pages:

a) Table of Contents: A table of contents should be included

b) Glossary: Include a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations used in the proposal.

c) Milestone Identification: Include a program schedule with all key milestones identified.

d) Problem Identification: Briefly reference the specific problem/opportunity to be pursued.

e) Technical Objectives: Detail specific objectives of the work and describe the technical approach and methods to be used in meeting these objects.

f) Assumptions: Clearly state all assumptions underlying the proposed approach, schedule, and performance estimates. Assumptions must be specific and tied to the proposed work.

g) Work Plan: It must contain a summary of the technical methodology and task description in broad enough detail to provide OTA flexibility. The following is the recommended format for the work plan:

i. 1.0 – Objective: This section is intended to provide a brief overview of the specialty area. It should explain the purpose and expected outcome.

ii. 2.0 – Scope: This section should provide a concise description of the work to be accomplished, including goals, and major milestones. The key elements of this section are task development and deliverables.

iii. 3.0 – Background: The applicant shall identify appropriate specifications, standards, and other documents applicable to the effort. This section includes information or explanation for, and/or constraints to, understanding requirements.

iv. 4.0 – Task/Technical Requirements: The detailed individual task descriptions must be developed in an orderly progression with sufficient detail to establish overall program requirements and goals.

Each numbered major task should delineate the work to be performed by subtask. The work plan MUST contain every task to be accomplished in definite, realistic, and clearly stated terms.

h) Deliverables: Include a section clearly describing the specific sample/prototype hardware/ software to be delivered, as well as data deliverables, schedules, quantities and delivery dates. At a minimum, the following reports will be required under ALL AFGSC OTA Agreements.

i. Final Report: The first page will be a single-page project summary, identifying the work’s purpose, providing a brief description of the effort accomplished. The remainder of the report should contain details of project objectives met, work completed and results.

ii. Status Reports: Status reports are due quarterly at a minimum.

iii. Additional Reporting: AFGSC may require additional reporting documentation including but not limited to: software documentation and users’ manuals; engineering drawings; operation and maintenance documentation and safety hazard analysis.

i) Key Personnel: Identify key personnel involved in the project and include education, experience, and citizenship. Identify all non-U.S. citizens expected to be involved in the project as employees, subcontractors, or consultants. For these individuals, provide countries of origin, type of visas or work permits held, and identify the tasks they are anticipated to perform.

j) Facilities/Equipment: Describe equipment and physical facilities necessary and available to carry out the effort. Justify equipment to be purchased (detail in price volume).

NOTE: The government reserves the right to further define the required technical proposal content based upon the specific topic requirements.

2. Price Proposal Volume:

A detailed cost volume must be submitted to support the FFP excel spreadsheet that captures the milestones or monthly expenses for future ALINs. Cost information will be treated as proprietary. Proposed costs must be provided in sufficient detail to determine the basis for estimates, as well as the purpose, necessity, and reasonableness of each. Cost volume attachments do not count toward proposal page limitations. The cost volume includes:

a) Direct Labor: Identify labor category, direct labor hours, labor overhead, and/or fringe benefits, and actual hourly rates for each individual are also necessary for the CO to determine whether these hours, fringe rates, and hourly rates are fair and reasonable.

b) Direct Cost Materials: Costs for materials, parts, and supplies must be justified and supported. Provide an itemized list of types, quantities, prices, and, where appropriate, purpose.

c) Other Direct Costs: This includes specialized services, special test/analysis, and costs for temporary use/lease of specialized facilities/ equipment. Provide usage, rates, and sources, as well as a brief justification.

d) Special Tooling, Special Test Equipment, and Material: The inclusion of equipment and materials will be carefully reviewed relative to need and appropriateness to the work proposed.

e) Subcontracts: Subcontract costs must be supported with copies of agreements. Agreement documents must adequately describe the work to be performed and cost bases.

f) Travel: Travel costs must be justified to include purpose, destination, number of trips, number of travelers, airfare, per diem, lodging, ground transportation, etc. Per Diem and lodging rates may be found in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), Volume 2, www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

g) Indirect Costs: Indicate proposed rates’ bases. The proposal should identify the specific rates used and allocation bases to which they are applied.

NOTE: The cost of preparing proposals in response to this solicitation is NOT considered a direct charge to any resulting topic award or any other agreement. Proposal preparation costs are not recoverable.

NOTE: The government reserves the right to further define the required technical proposal content based upon the specific topic requirements.

Ratings:

The Technical Proposal Volume will be evaluated and categorized as follows:

a. Acceptable: The proposal has been evaluated and deemed technically sound, and important to program goals and objectives. Proposal submissions given this designation may proceed into negotiations or directly to the award process.

Note: An acceptable rating does not guarantee award. The following will be taken into consideration: AFGSC priorities, negotiations, and availability of funds.

b. Unacceptable: The proposal has been evaluated and deemed unsuitable for additional consideration and discussion at this time. Proposals given this designation are not technically sound or do not meet program priorities and will be rejected.

The Price Proposal Volume will be evaluated and categorized as follows:

a. Fair and Reasonable: The price proposal has been evaluated and deemed fair and reasonable in line with complete and lack of unbalanced pricing. Submissions given this designation may proceed to the award process

b. Completeness: The price proposal has been evaluated and deemed to capture all allocable and allowable expenses supporting the technical approach laid out in the technical volume.

c. Absence of unbalanced pricing: The price proposal has been evaluated and deemed to not have any cost that would be considered an inaccurate capture of the work being performed per ALIN. (i.e. charging 50% of funds for the first ALIN or leaving only 1% of funds to be paid for the last ALIN) Note: A fair and reasonable price determination does not guarantee award. The following will be taken into consideration: AFGSC priorities, negotiations, and availability of funds.

The submissions categorized as Not Fair and Reasonable have been evaluated and deemed to not be fair and reasonable. Proposal submissions given this designation may not proceed to the award process without negotiations that result in a fair and reasonable determination

VI. Submission Process & Eligibility Submission Tool:

For the Showcase Topics phase 1 and 2 submissions, offerors must use the Valid Eval software tool, which includes all required templates and submission instructions. Phase 3 submissions will be emailed directly to the AO or under a secure drop off link.

· Submission Link: In specific Showcase Year Attachment

· No materials will be accepted outside of the methods detailed above by phase. . Submissions that do not follow the instructions in the base solicitation and subsequent amendments will not be considered.

Questions and "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) Sessions:

If offerors have questions, please join any of the AMA webinars specified in the Showcase Year Attachment Eligibility & Participation:

AFGSC welcomes submissions from individuals or teams in industry, academia, and government. We encourage working with partners or teams to meet or exceed the evaluation criteria. Potential offerors may submit multiple submissions covering distinctly different solutions. Companies of any size, including domestic and international firms, are eligible, provided they are not based in a restricted country or subject to significant foreign ownership, control, or influence. Multiple submissions from a single company are permitted provided the solutions are different or the same solution is submitted for multiple topics.

Awards and Funding:

· Anticipated Number of Awards: The number of awards may be one, some or none depending on the availability of program funds and the quantity and applicability of submissions received.

· Funding: Funding for AFGSC varies by fiscal year. Anticipated funding will be communicated in the current Showcase Year Attachment. There is no guaranteed number of awards.

· Award Authority: Upon a favorable evaluation and funds availability, the Government may award an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022. An Agreements Officer (AO) is the only individual authorized to commit the Government.

· Registration: A company must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) 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 perusing an Showcase Topics announcement. A company must also register in the prescribed government invoicing system (ex. Wide Area Work Flow).

· Determination: A company must be determined to be responsible by the 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 request for CSP does not guarantee that a company will receive an award and the government reserves the right, at any point prior to award of an OTA, to cancel the request for CSP. The government reserves the right to make awards to all, some, or none of the selected solutions.

NOTE: The government reserves the right to amend this OTA solicitation as necessary. Amendments to this OTA will be posted through GPE.

OTA Structure/Expectation:

All submittals shall be submitted in accordance with this solicitation and instructions provided in each Showcase Topic.

The POCs for this OTA Solicitation are specified in the current Showcase Year attachment.

The Government intends to review all solutions and reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a Contractor’s proposal content. Contractors are advised that a submission within any phase is not a promise or guarantee of award. Discussions with any Government POC does not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. Contractors are reminded that only Government AOs are legally authorized to bind or otherwise obligate the Government and should be included in all communications with the government regarding this solicitation.

Proposals will only be requested by an OTA AO POC. After receipt of proposals, all communication will be conducted by the AO (or listed in any Amendment or Call) and no other Government representatives. Communication parameters will be further specified, as required, in Amendments, Calls and/or ItPs.

Open Period Amendments. The Government may issue Amendments to this solicitation during the Open Period to change or correct content and/or add, remove, or clarify Objective(s) and/or Focus Area(s).

Non--Government Access to Submissions or Proposal Information:

The Government employs contractors to assist AFGSC/A5N. The contractors may have access to submitted information during the duration of this solicitation for review and analysis. Any such personnel will strictly serve in an advisory capacity only to the Government evaluators.

These companies currently include:

Small Business Consulting Corporation 2031 Kings Highway Suite 231; Shreveport, LA 71103 Contract #: FA680025D0001 Call Amendments:

Offerors should monitor http://www.sam.gov for any additional notices to this solicitation that may permit extensions to the proposal submission date or otherwise modify this announcement.