The NEEDIPEDIA - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), issued under Notice ID HHM402-23-SC-0002, is a contract opportunity provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) through the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Virginia Contracting Activity. This solicitation is designed to attract innovative ideas from a broad range of participants, including traditional and non-traditional entities such as large businesses, small businesses, independent consultants, academic institutions, and consortium participants. The goal is to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness or provide cutting-edge technological innovations that support DIA’s national and international mission requirements.

This CSO serves as a follow-on solicitation to HHM402-19-SC-0002. The primary focus of this opportunity falls under the Product Service Code AC33 - National Defense R&D Services and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541715, which encompasses Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology. The opportunity is open for participation across various industry segments to contribute innovative solutions that address the agency’s critical needs.

Submissions for this opportunity require a structured approach. Interested applicants must submit a white paper following the guidelines specified in the provided documentation, including the "HHM402-23-SC-0002 Submission Instructions" and the "Example White Paper Format." These documents outline the necessary format and required information for submissions. As of April 26, 2024, an updated version of the "NEEDIPEDIA White Paper Cover Sheet" has been attached, while a previous version was deleted.

The place of performance for this opportunity is Washington, DC, with offers due by December 26, 2028, at 12:59 PM EST. The solicitation is set to remain active until January 10, 2029, which is 15 days after the offer submission deadline. The contracting office responsible for this opportunity is located at DIAC CF02E, Building 6000, Washington, DC 20340-5100.

For further inquiries, prospective applicants can contact the primary point of contact, Stephen E. Lee, via email at Stephen.Lee@dodiis.mil. Additionally, general questions can be directed to ideas2action@dodiis.mil.