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Innovation in Support of Operations

This DASA competition is seeking proposals that can make a real-world difference, fast and at scale.

From:: Defence and Security Accelerator
Published: 18 July 2024

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Competition Document: Innovation in Support of Operations

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Innovation in Support of Operations Terms and Conditions

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DEFCON 501 Edition 10/21

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This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is seeking proposals that can make a real-world difference, fast and at scale. We are looking for scalable proposals, designed for manufacture, at market-leading prices, that can be demonstrated in a relevant environment three months from the date of contract in support of future contracting decisions.

This is a rapid, multiple cycle competition. The competition will run for three cycles, open continuously from 18 July until 3 December 2024. Proposals submitted by the cycle deadline will follow the DASA “How your proposal will be assessed” process with contracting immediately afterwards for successful proposals.

DASA reserves the right to amend challenge areas between cycles as operational needs evolve.

Further to this multiple cycle DASA competition, viable proposals may be taken to higher TRLs and/or manufacture phase by the Authority. In this circumstance the Authority will undertake appropriate procurement activity to ensure value for money and subject to any applicable Regulations that may pertain.

Published 18 July 2024

Update history

2024-10-24 12:01
spelling errors corrected

2024-09-10 10:33
Two clarification questions have been added;Q: For Challenge 4 Innovative solutions for Minefield Breaching, is minefield detection on its own suitable? A: No. This challenge is looking for solutions to effect a breach of minefields as per the challenge information in the competition document. Your innovation must include the actual breaching which is the process of clearing a lane through a minefield. If your innovation is solely related to the detection of mines/minefield then it will be out of scope for this competition. You can use the collaboration survey to find collaborators who may have capability to support you in a fuller proposal.Q: Do I have to conduct a demonstration at the end of the 3 month project?A: Yes. Please provide details of this demonstration which must be conducted in the UK without specific MOD support to conduct that demonstration.

2024-08-20 15:31
Added new pdf “Innovation in Support of Operations Competition Briefing”

2024-07-31 15:35
Section added: Clarification Questions and Answers

2024-07-24 15:43
Para 7.6 has been changed from;the proposal should focus on the requirements to deliver to the (minimum of TRL6) demonstration, but must also include an outline proposal for a 3-month refinement phase beyond the initial delivery – this should be presented as a costed optionThe new paragraph now reads; the proposal should focus on the requirements to deliver to the (minimum of TRL6) demonstration, but should include an outline proposal for a 3-month refinement phase, beyond the initial three month delivery phase if this should be deemed necessary – this should be presented as a costed option.[This is clarify that the refinement phase is optional and not mandatory.]

2024-07-18 11:53
First published.