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National Security Technology Accelerator

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Gary FrostDirector, Training and Readiness Acceleratorgary@nstxl.orgtrainingaccelerator.org

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• The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) is a non-profit membership consortium

• Network spans the entire innovation ecosystem including: companies (from start-up to Fortune 500), public/private laboratories, universities, incubators and investors

• NSTXL creates innovative public/private partnerships to match technology solutions to challenges

• NSTXL Core Functions include: • Prospect, vet and develop innovative technologies to

match with specific U.S. Department of Defense technical requirements

• Mentor companies, laboratories and universities for more successful government interactions

• Facilitate dual-use opportunities for interaction and deal-flow among members

NSTXL Overview

Private SectorCapabilities &Technologies

Our Platform:NSTXL bridges the public and private sectors to

accelerate the discovery, development and deployment of innovative technology solutions for operational missions and installations of the

U.S. Military at home and abroad

Technology at the Speed of Mission

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TReX Overview

The goal is to expedite development, demonstration, and delivery of advanced technologies to increase Warfighter readiness through:• A consortium of industry and academia

members with diverse and unique capabilities• Customizable process• Efficient process• Fail early approach• Exercises full flexibility of the statute• Open source requirements• Technology demonstrations• Posts opportunities as they come available

Sourcing Mission, Operational Training & Readiness Solutions

SyntheticTerrain

Virtual Reality

Instrumentation & Testing

Cross Domain Simulation

Medical Simulation &

Training

Gaming Technology

ArtificialIntelligence

Cyber Training & Readiness

Specifically designed to bring value to the Government and also to the Industry & Academia Consortium

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Technology Demonstrations

TReX was used to stand up the first technology demonstration space in support of the US Army Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) Cyber Innovation Challenges. The space was used by the Program Office to evaluate the technologies and capabilities of selected performers who responded to the PCTE RFPs.

UCF Partnership IV Building Orlando, FL

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Industry Day & Requirements Feedback Sprint

TReX was used to host the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) / Training Simulation Software (TSS) Industry Day and facilitate the first of its kind Requirements Feedback Sprint in Austin, TX. The STE team initiated a game changing approach to improving the requirement solicitation process by inviting industry to collaborate in identify emerging technologies and providing feedback with the development of the Statement of Needs (SoNs).

• Total number of companies: 95 • Total number of personnel: 138• Number of traditional companies: 28 • Number of non-traditional companies: 67

Industry Day Participants

Feedback Sprint Participants• Total number of companies: 66 • Total number of personnel: 72• Number of traditional companies: 17 • Number of non-traditional companies: 49

AT&T Conference Center Austin, TX

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TReX OTA Process

Prototype Acquisition Approach (PAA) • Project Details and

Objectives• Form 1144 / MOA

Proposed Prototype Project Description Form • 500 Word Description• Reviewed by ACC

Orlando and PEO STRI

Outreach • Ideation• Design• Project

Development

Request for Solutions (RFS) or Request for Whitepapers (RWP) • Solicitation• Released to Consortium

Assessment of RFSs or RWPs • Review Offers• Technical Evaluation by

Government Customer• Notify Performer(s)

Modify OTA• Negotiate

Performer Agreement

• Start Work!

Finalize Objectives, Terms and Conditions • Project Details• Draft Award Package

D-DAYD-30 D+60PRE-SOLICITTION (30-DAYS) – PROGRAM OFFICES CONTRACTING (60-DAYS) – PEO STRI & ACC ORLANDO

*The 60-day contracting timeline is triggered when MIPR is received

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Membership Application Process

Notes on Membership1 – Membership is NOT required to review opportunities2 – Membership IS required to submit a response to opportunities 3 – Membership is good for 1-year 4 – Membership applies to all NSTXL opportunities 5 – Membership FAQ section can be found at trainingaccelerator.org/faq6 – Submit questions to: membership@nstxl.org

Create TReXMembership Login

on website

Fill out and submit TReX membership

application

Approve Principles of Engagement and

pay annual dues

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Step-by-Step Opportunity Process

1 Review Request for White Papers: Visit trainingaccelerator.organd click on ‘Opportunities’ tab to review and download.

2 Join TReX: Click on ‘Membership Login’ to create an account and complete the membership application.

3 Submit Response: Follow the guideline laid out in the Request for White Papers and return response to initiatives@nstxl.org.

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National Security Technology Accelerator

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Gary FrostDirector, Training and Readiness Acceleratorgary@nstxl.orgtrainingaccelerator.org