The NeedipeDIA White Paper opportunity is a funding initiative managed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). It serves as a streamlined method for submitting innovative white papers related to intelligence and defense needs. This opportunity is designed to encourage businesses, academic institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations to propose technological or analytical solutions that align with DIA's mission and research areas. The program enables offerors to introduce new ideas, capabilities, or solutions that may be considered for future funding or contracting opportunities.

The submission process requires a specific cover sheet that includes essential details such as the classification of the white paper, the submitting organization’s name, a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code, and contact information for both technical and contracting points of contact. Additionally, the application includes questions regarding previous work with the DIA, organizational descriptors, and security clearance status. The white papers must be submitted separately with the required cover sheet to ensure proper routing within the DIA.

Eligible organizations include a range of entities such as small businesses, large businesses, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other specialized groups like Intelligence Community Centers of Academic Excellence (IC CAE). The DIA particularly encourages participation from disadvantaged businesses, including Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), HUBZone businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

The DIA evaluates submitted white papers based on their relevance to ongoing intelligence and defense needs, their feasibility, and the organization's capacity to execute the proposed solutions. Offerors may also indicate whether they have existing contracts or facility clearances with the DIA or whether they have an integration partnership with a company that holds such clearance. A list of keywords related to the submission is required to enhance search and discovery within the DIA system.

No specific funding ceiling or floor is mentioned in the documentation, as the opportunity functions more as an open-ended call for innovation rather than a traditional grant with fixed awards. The NeedipeDIA initiative allows for a rolling submission process, enabling offerors to submit at any time. However, organizations are encouraged to align their submissions with active DIA calls or known intelligence gaps for a higher chance of consideration.

For further details, applicants should contact DIA representatives or review SAM.gov listings for additional guidance on open solicitations, specific topic areas, and funding opportunities.