Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Engineering (R&E) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Consortium (MOSA R&E) Feedback Request for Draft Evaluation Criteria
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, ACC-ORLANDO, on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Engineering (R&E), has issued a Special Notice requesting industry feedback on draft evaluation criteria for the selection of a Consortium Manager for the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) R&E Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Consortium. This feedback will inform the final evaluation criteria for a future competitive process. Responses are due by 12:00 PM ET on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice seeks industry input on the proposed multi-step competitive evaluation process for selecting a Consortium Manager. The process will include a Go/No-Go eligibility determination, written submissions, oral presentations, and negotiations. The goal is to select a manager capable of supporting lifecycle goals through a modular business and technical architecture, managing diverse contractors, and streamlining acquisition activities.
Evaluation Criteria for Consortium Manager Selection
- Step 1: Go / No-Go Eligibility
- Vendors must have actively performed as a Consortium Manager within the 12 months preceding the notice release.
- Documentation of role and performance dates is required.
- Step 2: Written and Oral Presentation
- Factor 1: Technical & MOSA Implementation Approach (Oral)
- Strategy for achieving lifecycle goals via modular architecture.
- Subfactor 1: Ecosystem Openness (preventing vendor lock-in, using consensus standards).
- Subfactor 2: Conformance & Certification (validating MOSA standards adherence, e.g., FACE™, SOSA™).
- Subfactor 3: Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy (enabling Government Purpose Rights).
- Factor 2: Consortium Management & Operations
- Ability to manage diverse traditional and nontraditional defense contractors.
- Subfactor 1: Nontraditional Engagement (Oral) (methodology for identifying, recruiting, onboarding, and managing small, innovative firms).
- Subfactor 2: Risk Management (Written) (plans to mitigate technical, schedule, and programmatic risks, e.g., ISO-31000).
- Subfactor 3: Collaboration Tools (Oral) (quality of environments for data exchange and distributed development).
- Factor 3: Past Performance (Written)
- Recent (within 5 years) success in managing complex consortia and open architecture projects.
- Factor 4: Cost/Price (Written)
- Reasonableness of Management & Throughput Charges (e.g., annual management fees vs. transaction-based fees).
- Factor 1: Technical & MOSA Implementation Approach (Oral)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Feedback)
- Set-Aside: None specified for this feedback request.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: February 19, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bids or a request for proposal. The Government intends to use responses to finalize evaluation criteria and reserves the right to limit future competition based on input received. All interested parties should respond to maintain consideration.