Project Lifecycle: Opportunity

Timeline Analysis

Presented Live: June 24th, 2020

Agenda• NSTXL Innovation & Ecosystem

Platforms

• Walk-Through of Each Phase:i. Prototype Acquisition Approach (PAA)ii. Coming Sooniii. Request for Solutions (RFS)iv. Evaluation/Down Selectv. Pre-Award SOW, Milestones, & Award

Collaboration

Meet the Team

Tara Kilcullen Brooke Pyne Sofie Vance

Director, TReX Director, S2MARTS Senior MembershipManager

Hannah Goodman

Membership & Marketing Associate

Innovation Platform• Open-Source Network Model

• Technology and Location Agnostic

• Human-Centered Design Thinking

• Robust Technology Prospecting

• Vendor Vetting and Cybersecurity

• Mentor Non-Traditional

• Facilitate Teaming

• Continuing Education

NSTXL Ecosystem/PlatformEcosystem fueled by NSTXL Innovation Platform600+ Members Strong

Collaborative Environment that Fosters/Creates:• Intentional and Focused Outreach• Extensive Teaming and Partnering• Member/Network Driven Engagement• Government “Ready” Community

Providing Impactful Results:• High Quality Solutions and Teaming

Arrangements• Community Growth in Critical Key Technology

Areas• Strategic Technical Dialogues that Drive

Direction and Trends

Project Lifecycle

Prototype Acquisition

Approach (PAA)Coming Soon RFS

Evaluation Down Select?

SOW, Milestone & Award Collaboration

Prototype Acquisition Approach (PAA)

Prototype Acquisition

Approach (PAA)Coming Soon RFS

Evaluation Down Select?

SOW, Milestone & Award Collaboration

• Project Roadmap: What does the Acquiring Agency anticipate?• Industry and/or Demo Days• Project TALX• Down Select• Presentations• Demonstrations

• Technical Details for RFS• Who’s Involved?

• NSTXL works w/Acquiring Agency to develop the PAA• OT government teams review & sign-off

Prototype Acquisition Approach (PAA)

Coming Soon

Prototype Acquisition

Approach (PAA)Coming Soon RFS

Evaluation Down Select?

SOW, Milestone & Award Collaboration

Coming Soon Notice• Approved PAA• Draft RFS or RFS (typically) within 2

months

“Coming Soon” email NSTXL Community

https://nstxl.org

FPO

Fast FactsOpportunities are fully vetted before they are posted on the website

Average Coming Soon window roughly between 3 - 5 weeks

Once posted on the website, membership is informed within 24 hours

Engage & TeamOur Goal: Help improve your approach to increase your chances of winning work

• NSTXL Community teaming platform helps you easily engage with other members

• Identify teaming partners• Discover new technology

solutions • Network and share intel

Prototype Acquisition

Approach (PAA)Coming Soon RFS

Evaluation Down Select?

SOW, Milestone & Award Collaboration

Request For Solutions (RFS)

Request For Solutions (RFS)

• PAA technical information feeds RFS• Draft to Final• Who’s Involved?

• NSTXL collaborates with the Acquiring Agency

Fast FactsQuestions can be asked during the complete RFS cycle• We offer rolling Q&A

Average RFS window is between 30 – 45 days

Helpful Hints:

• Read the RFS and follow instructions

• Finalize teaming arrangements

Evaluation/Down Select

Prototype Acquisition

Approach (PAA)Coming Soon RFS

Evaluation Down Select?

SOW, Milestone & Award Collaboration

Evaluation/Down Select

• Who’s Involved?• Acquiring Agency

• Down-Select • Demos and/or Presentations

• Multiple Awards

Fast FactsGovernment reserves the right to request presentations and/or demonstrations to inform their decision

From RFS close to award is typically ~69 days

SOW, Milestones, & Award Collaboration

Prototype Acquisition

Approach (PAA)Coming Soon RFS

Evaluation Down Select?

SOW, Milestone & Award Collaboration

SOW, Milestones, & Award Collaboration

• Chance to review SOW, solution, and milestones before award

• Transparent conversation to get all parties on same page

• Award is to NSTXL (Prime)• Language flows down to performer(s)

• Get Ready to Execute!

Fast FactsIt typically takes ~2 weeks to go from vendor selection to award

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• What happens once a vendor is selected?

• Aimed at true non-traditional companies that are not familiar with working with the government.

• Step-by-step look at the RFS and the process.

Thank you!