Technology development made easy
Reimagine use of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, to procure technology development services using commercial procedures. Acquisitions are marked by brief and goal-oriented requirement documents, short proposal times, multiple awardees and contracts with short periods of performance (base and option periods). Option periods are used as performance phases, where only successfully demonstrated solutions are carried forward.
- Provides for government sponsored new development work without the need for Cost Reimbursable contracts and the challenges associated with traditional development programs.
- Maximizes flexibilities of traditional FAR procedures.
- Solicit commercial products and services without special authorities.
- Accelerates technology development for government-unique requirements
- Increases access to new entrants
- Accelerates time to award
- Decreases risk of incompatible technologies
- SMALL BUSINESS BENEFIT: Improves opportunities for small businesses to obtain Government contracts through manageable commercial-style processes that focus on helping offerors engage with potential government customers, minimize administrative requirements and maximize opportunities to demonstrate strengths
The IRS developed a 4-page solicitation using a performance work statement which requested short written proposals and time boxed oral pitches for the acquisition and testing of emerging technology. This full and open competition incorporated down-select procedures and resulted in 5 awards, including 2 new entrants to government contracting, in 21 days.
