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Introducing API: Integrate with Ratio Exchange

Use our Open API's to integrate Ecoverse Challenges and Opportunities into your business development and CRM systems and processes.

Customers use Ratio Exchange to accelerate their acquisition processes by building and engaging ecosystems of suppliers and buyers who can solve their problems and challenges. Customers post Challenges, Events, and Solicitations in their ecosystems and award using traditional and non-traditional contract vehicles.

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Partner Corner

Tradewind

Don’t miss the boat – New challenge opportunities posted every week - join the Department of Defense’s Gateway to Innovation accelerating the DoD's adoption of Data, Analytics, and AI to generate decision advantage from the boardroom to the battlefield. CDAO's Tradewind is DoD's framework to find, fund, and develop solutions to challenges in the artificial intelligence/machine learning, digital, and data analytics space. Help the DoD solve our nation's greatest challenges!

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Doolittle Institute

Check out our newest ecosystem - Posting valuable market research opportunities for businesses and academic institutions to learn about what technologies the lab has a need for and what context they will be used in. The Doolittle Institute (DI) is a partnership intermediary that assists the Air Force Research Lab Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) with achieving its technology transfer goals. They accomplish their mission through three core activities: engaging with industry and academia to identify potential partners for AFRL/RW researchers, informing industry about AFRL/RW patents that are available for licensing, and organizing networking and brainstorming events to connect AFRL/RW with industry and academia.

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One Nation Innovation

Check out a new major player - Publishing new U.S. Army based challenge opportunities in real-time. Working with organizations like the Army Applications Lab and XVIII Airborne Corps, ONI is creating Public-Private Partnerships, focused on an Open Innovation Ecosystem; Transform communities, students, veterans, and businesses into an Innovation environment that leverages existing Consortiums, Non-profits, Accelerators, and Institutes/Labs and making America the World Leader in Emerging Technology Innovation and execution.

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Tech Transaction

Their mission is to make the deal making and investment process easier by giving creators of innovative products and solutions a user-friendly platform to display their products, intellectual property and other technical documentation. Buyers of technology will find their platform easy to search, technology and products presented in an easy to consume format, clear points of contact and ability to ask questions, see potential deal parameters ahead of time and the peace of mind that all innovations are available for deal making. If you have questions or are interested in having your innovations and products displayed on the Tech Accelerator by Tech Transaction please feel free to contact Mike Loving at mike@techtransaction.com

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DoD Challenges & Innovation Opportunities

Venture Capital (VC) Dashboard Collaboration Event (CE)

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM, will host a series of events to develop a Venture Capital (VC) Dashboard which will assist USSOCOM with identifying SOF-relevant technologies, both mature and emerging, within VC portfolios. The Dashboard will include information on companies, investors, deals, mergers and acquisitions, funds, advisors, and people along with the analytical tools to identify SOF-relevant technologies within the VC portfolios.

Submit NLT 24 March 2023

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AF S&T Fellowship Fair - NRC Research Associate Program

Doolittle Institute is working to identify potential candidates for the NRC Research Associate Program (RAP) from U.S. colleges and universities for the Air Force Research Lab Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW). The NRC RAP program promotes excellence in research conducted by U.S. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDC) and related institutions. AFRL/RW has available research opportunities in which postdoctoral and senior-level researchers can apply for fellowships that could potentially lead to longer-term government employment.

Submit NLT 27 March 2023

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Connector Series

CFIC is a platform that helps solve challenging Warfighter problems through collaboration, ideation, events, and rapid prototyping. We host a Connector Series to strengthen and broaden science and technology collaborations among academia, and the Department of Defense (DoD) through a topic-focused interchange event. The Connector Series is an event series that aids in the seeking of university researchers who specialize in topics related to the application of cyberspace offensive/defensive autonomy research and development concepts and technologies. This Connector Series event will provide opportunities for academia to showcase their research to stakeholders from U.S. Army Cyber leaders.

Submit NLT 01 April 2023

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Maritime Capable Tethered UAS Assessment Event (AE)

SOFWERX, in collaboration with SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office Special Reconnaissance (PEO-SR), will host an Assessment Event (AE) to identify solutions for a small tethered Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) that can operate in both land and saltwater maritime environments for intelligence gathering, surveillance and communications. The system must have some built in capability for full motion video, but also enable the hosting of modular payloads to perform additional functions.

Submit NLT 09 April 2023

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Combatant Craft Division Subsystems Assessment Event (AE)

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM and Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock – Combatant Craft Division (NSWC-CCD), will host an Assessment Event to identify solutions for fabrication, assembly, and integration of subsystems into a watercraft of both aluminum and fiberglass construction.

Submit NLT 11 April 2023

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Tradewind Solutions Marketplace

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in conjunction with its marketplace manager, IN3, is initiating an open comment period for industry, academia, and DOD input to shape a new Tradewind initiative entitled, the “Tradewind Solutions Marketplace.” The Tradewind Solutions Marketplace has an anticipated MVP “go-live” target of first quarter, Fiscal Year 2023. The CDAO, and its Marketplace Manager, IN3, however, intend to continue to collect and consider comments and suggestions from industry, academia, and government throughout the life of the Marketplace initiative.

O9 June 2023

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Engineered Resilient Systems - Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA)

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) requests white papers in response to its Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS) Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA).

Open Submissions

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Military Engineering - Broad Other Transaction Authority Announcement (BOTAA)

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) engages in research that addresses some of the world’s toughest Military Engineering (ME) challenges. The ME business area provides innovative technologies and capabilities to the warfighter in order to enable force protection and maneuver.

Open Submissions

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Industry Days

RCO SETA Surge Support Services

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO). The DAF RCO is seeking potential sources to provide subject matter expert consulting services for surge support providing technical advice and deliverables in support of their portfolio of programs, projects, and activities. The support will span all phases of the acquisition lifecycle and address urgent acquisition challenges as required.

29 March 2023

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RFI - Vault Modernization Program

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Weapon Storage and Security System (WS3), Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, is currently in the earliest planning stages for a potential future acquisition in support of a weapons vault modernization effort. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to engage industry with expertise within this field to better understand marketplace capability.

17 April 2023

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Joint Transportation Management System

The Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) will drive Department-wide business reform by integrating transportation and financial processes at the transaction level to optimize transportation and financial management of the Transportation of Things. Other benefits include improving auditability and eliminating many existing transportation-related applications.

30 April 2023

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Upcoming Events

NVIDIA GTC 2023: The Era of AI and the Metaverse

Join the Cyber Bytes Foundation and NVIDIA on March 20-23 for GTC2023 as NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang keynotes a virtual news-packed session. GTC is an annual event organized by NVIDIA, which focuses on showcasing advancements in GPU technology and its applications across various industries. The event features keynote speeches , technical sessions, and exhibitions. This years online sessions will cover the latest advancements in generative AI, the metaverse, robotics , cloud computing and more. NVIDIA will also host a variety of free virtual sessions , including technology overviews, solution deep dives, and business thought leadership presentations.

Virtual

20-23 March 2023

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AFRL/RW Cyber Resiliency Security Research Technical Showcase | Doolittle

The Technical Showcase aims to strengthen and broaden science and technology collaborations among industry, academia, and the Department of Defense (DoD) through a monthly topic-focused interchange event. AFRL/RW will deliver a 25-minute presentation about the projects they are working on and the technical capabilities they are seeking. This presentation provides industry and academia with valuable insight into the lab’s research priorities and technical capabilities.

Virtual

23 March 2023

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9th Annual Defense Research and Development Summit | Potomac Officers Club

In response to rapid technological advancements around the world, the Pentagon is ramping up its research and development efforts in 14 critical and emerging technology areas which include AI, microelectronics and hypersonics, among others. The Department of Defense has identified these technologies as paramount to U.S. national security, and the list now serves as a guide for government and industry technology investments.

Falls Church, VA

23 March 2023

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Venture Capital (VC) Dashboard Collaboration Event (CE)

Tampa, FL

Submit NLT 24 March 2023

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Cyber Bytes Foundation | Inaugural CrossXRoads Golf Classic

The Cyber Bytes foundation is proud to host its inaugural Golf Tournament and Ribbon cutting ceremony. This historical event supports the launch of its CrossXroads program and the Center for Military and Veteran Reintegration (CMVR) for the middle Virginia region. The CrossXroads program will provide critical resources to service members, veterans, first responders, underrepresented communities and their dependents within our growing community.

Stafford, VA

19 May 2023

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SOFWERX Tech Tuesdays

Tech Tuesday is a forum designed to specifically identify and discover Transformational levels of technology. On behalf of USSOCOM, SOFWERX uses this forum to engage Industry and Academia every Tuesday from 1500-1700 ET allowing participants to pitch their unique capabilities in 30-minute time slots to USSOCOM and/or other interested government partners.

Virtual

Date: Every Tuesday

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AFVentures Open Topic: Weekly Webinar Series

This event is open to Small Businesses and Government. Attend this weekly webinar hosted every Thursday at 12pm EST to learn about AFVentures Topics and Q&A about the AFVentures program!

Virtual

Date: Every Thursday

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Stay In The Know

Pentagon developing data integration layer to enable JADC2

The Defense Department's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) is undergoing a series of tests on solutions to accelerate implementation of its Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) concept with a new data integration layer.

Pentagon teams up with SBA to sweeten the pot for tech investments

The Pentagon controls spy satellites, special operators and nuclear weapons, but there’s one thing it can’t do that 118 other government offices can: run a federal credit program, using loans and loan guarantees to boost private-sector investment in its priorities.

Navy's new 'Project OpenShip' aims to swiftly apply AI to data captured by vessels at sea

Members of Task Force Hopper recently launched a new program to build “low lift, high impact” artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. DefenseScoop was briefed on this effort.

Army wants more flexibility in budgeting for AI

The Army is looking to take advantage of new authorities for the digital age and will be making the argument to lawmakers that it needs more flexibility in tech areas to adapt to the digital world.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being created, procured, and spread throughout the Government and the workforce needs proper training to go along with its implementation. The “AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today” Podcast will discuss the growing need for Artificial Intelligence use and will address the changes it has already caused within the federal government.

Join the conversation as thought leaders and innovators within the Federal government discuss how to modernize with state-of-the-art technology, while also educating their workers and ensuring AI training programs continue to advance and spread the information and knowledge our nation’s workers need.

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