FY 2018 Rapid Innovation Fund (541714) - HQ0034-18-BAA-RIF-0001A

The goal of the Rapid Innovation Fund is to facilitate the rapid insertion of innovative technologies into military systems or programs that meet critical national security needs. The DoD seeks mature prototypes for final development, testing, evaluation, and integration. Those selected for award may receive up to $3 million in Rapid Innovation Funding and will have up to two years to perform the work. There is a source selection preference for technologies from small businesses. There are two phases in the source selection process: White paper submission and proposal submission. Proposal submissions are by invitation only.

NOTE: Funding for Service & Agency requirements described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of funds via a Fiscal Year 2018 appropriation. White Paper submitters are hereby given notice that while the FY2018 RIF Program is authorized in the FY2018 Authorization language, funds have not yet been appropriated or made available for the FY2018 Rapid Innovation Fund Program. Publication of this announcement does not obligate the DoD to review any white paper submission beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds.