OUSW-R&E/P&E Joint Rapid Fielding Activity
Below is a brief summary. Please check the full solicitation before applying (link in resources section).
Executive Summary:
One Nation Innovation, in coordination with the Joint Rapid Fielding Activity (JRFA), is seeking qualified vendors to deliver prototype organizational, technical, and operational support services to accelerate emerging warfighting capabilities from prototyping through fielding to the Joint Force .
This opportunity focuses on building a scalable program management and technical support framework that enables rapid prototyping, experimentation, assessment, and transition of technologies aligned with Department of War (DoW) modernization and rapid capability development priorities .
The solicitation does not specify an application deadline.
If your firm can operate in classified environments, manage complex technical integrations, and accelerate technology transition at speed, this is a strategically positioned prototype opportunity with potential follow-on production or scaling awards.
How much funding would I receive?
It states that:
This prototype will be awarded leveraging the One Nation Innovation Other Transactional Agreement (OTA) vehicle .
The initial award may be augmented with additional prototype or production awards pending successful evaluation, operational fit, and government need .
Multiple awards may be made based on technical merit, readiness, and mission alignment .
A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate is required as part of the proposal .
What could I use the funding for?
Funding supports delivery of integrated organizational, technical, and operational support services to JRFA .
Activities may include:
Disciplined program management and mission-engineering–informed planning
Technology identification, maturation planning, and documentation
Development of feasibility refinements, requirements clarification, and risk identification artifacts
Preparation of technologies for operationally relevant testing, including safety, RMF, spectrum, airworthiness, logistics, and operator-facing materials
Support for prototyping and experimentation events (planning, synchronization, data collection, troubleshooting, coordination)
Integration risk identification and interoperability gap resolution
Knowledge management systems, templates, taxonomies, and digital collaboration environments
Outreach support to grow and nurture the defense industrial and innovation ecosystem
Support for innovation burden sharing and experimentation with allies and security partners
Expected deliverables include:
Monthly status reports
Planning, maturation, and evaluation artifacts
Readiness and integration materials
Knowledge-management tools and repeatable processes
Final report with metrics, lessons learned, and transition recommendations
Other deliverables as required by the JRFA mission owner
Are there any additional benefits I would receive?
The solicitation states:
The initial award may be augmented with additional prototype or production awards pending successful evaluation, operational fit, and government need .
Successful solutions and prototypes may transition to follow-on task orders or scaling activities .
This creates a potential pathway beyond the initial prototype effort.
What is the timeline to apply and when would I receive funding?
This is an Open Challenge.
Submissions remain open for extended durations.
Submissions are generally reviewed biweekly.
There is no specified application deadline in the solicitation.
The solicitation does not specify a defined award decision timeline or funding disbursement schedule.
Offerors must include a Schedule outlining prototype delivery, deployment, and phased demonstration.
Where does this funding come from?
Awards will be made leveraging the One Nation Innovation Other Transactional Agreement (OTA) vehicle.
One Nation Innovation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit intermediary for rapid government acquisition and innovation.
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation does not explicitly define eligibility restrictions.
Proposals must include:
Organization name
Lead point of contact
Contact information
Proposals must also address readiness for classified work and ability to operate within government-managed prototype environments.
No additional eligibility limitations are specified in the solicitation.
What companies and projects are likely to win?
Based on the stated evaluation priorities, competitive applicants will demonstrate:
Ability to mature technologies in pre-requirement environments aligned with DoW priorities
Demonstrated skill in structured prototyping, experimentation planning, and data collection
Capacity to produce test-readiness artifacts (safety, certification, interoperability, logistics) at speed and rigor
Strength in generating bodies of evidence from technical and operational data
Capability to field a stable, high-competence, cross-functional team that can manage complexity and resolve integration challenges rapidly
Past performance demonstrating rapid deployment or technical advisory support in DoD or dual-use adjacent environments is required .
Are there any restrictions I should know about?
Proposal length is limited to 10 pages (12pt Arial font).
A separate cover page is required.
Required proposal sections are explicitly defined (Technical Overview, Integration Path, ROM Cost Estimate, Past Performance, Schedule, Proposed Personnel Outline).
Solutions must meet defined mechanical, operational, safety, environmental, and integration criteria.
Security Requirements: None.
No cost share requirement is specified.
No defined funding cap is specified.
How long will it take me to prepare an application?
The solicitation does not specify preparation timelines. However, the required 10-page proposal must include:
Technical approach
Integration readiness
ROM cost estimate
Relevant past performance
Delivery schedule
Personnel outline
For teams with an existing launcher solution or prototype, preparation time may be shorter. For earlier-stage concepts requiring detailed integration and cost modeling, preparation may require additional internal coordination.
How can BW&CO help?
BW&CO can:
Translate this JRFA Support challenge into a tightly aligned, evaluator-focused 10-page proposal
Position your firm against the stated evaluation priorities
Structure your technical narrative around rapid maturation, experimentation readiness, and transition acceleration
Develop a compliant ROM cost estimate narrative
Package past performance to directly address rapid deployment and advisory credibility
Ensure security positioning is clearly articulated up to TOP SECRET requirements
This is a rolling, biweekly review opportunity. Speed and clarity matter.
How much would BW&CO Charge?
We have both fractional engagements ($250 an hour) and full engagements ($13,000 + 5%) available.