Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM)/Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces the "Platform One Solutions Marketplace" (PISM), an initiative by Platform One, managed by The Applied Research Institute (ARI), to accelerate the delivery of high-quality, secure software for the Department of Defense (DoD). It serves as a long-term, open call for innovative solutions (hardware, software, or services) that support or enable resilient software capability at the speed of relevance. The PISM aims to foster innovation and expedite the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the DoD's operational framework.

• Vendors are required to submit video pitches showcasing their technology or service solutions.

• Solutions must align with one or more of the PISM's Strategic Focus Areas, which include:

  • Agile Training and Digital Acquisition Modernization
  • Application Development
  • Cloud Operations
  • Container Hardening
  • Cyber Security / Purple Team Testing
  • DevSecOps Engineering Solutions
  • Edge Computing
  • Identity Management
  • License Procurement Management
  • Monolith to Microservice
  • Pipeline Platform Integration
  • Blue Sky (Other)

• Video submissions must be unclassified, non-proprietary, and adhere to specific format requirements (e.g., length, resolution, file type).

• Submission forms must be completed accurately, including entity name, website, address, Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size, and traditional/non-traditional status.

• The PISM is a "post-competition" pathway under 10 USC 4021, 10 USC 4022, 10 USC 3458, FAR/DFARS Part 35, and DFARS Subpart 212.70.

• Contract pathways are available for research, development, prototyping, test and evaluation, experimental purposes, and production.

• Award terms, including payment, intellectual property, and data rights, are fully negotiable.

• Multiple awards are possible with no funding ceilings or duration limits.

• The PISM is continuously open for submissions from September 23, 2024, to December 29, 2026.

• Submissions are collected monthly, with deadlines on the last day of each month by 12:00 PM EST.

• Assessment results are typically available within 30 days of the end of the monthly collection period.

• Solutions are assessed by a peer panel of government, industry, and academic Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Solutions are rated as "awardable" or "non-awardable."

• "Awardable" solutions are placed in the Marketplace for 24 months.

• All US-based companies (large and small, traditional and non-traditional), universities, non-profit companies, and individuals are welcome.

• Foreign entities are eligible if compliant with international law.

• All costs associated with preparing and submitting solutions are the responsibility of the submitting entity.

• Placement in the Marketplace does not guarantee an award.

• Potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) are addressed, particularly concerning SME assessors.

• Further information and submission portal access can be found at https://p1.dso.mil/marketplace.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Appendix A: Platform One Solutions Marketplace, Technology Readiness Level (TRL)", defines the nine levels of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale as used by the Department of Defense (DOD) DAG.

• Level 1: Basic principles observed and reported.
• Level 2: Technology concept and/or application formulated.
• Level 3: Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept.
• Level 4: Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment.
• Level 5: Component and/or breadboard validation in relevant environment.
• Level 6: System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment.
• Level 7: System prototype demonstration in an operational environment.
• Level 8: Actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration.
• Level 9: Actual system proven through successful mission operations.

This appendix provides a standardized framework for understanding and assessing the maturity of technologies. Bidders may need to reference these TRL definitions to describe the readiness level of their proposed solutions or to understand the technology expectations of the government.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document defines the evaluation criteria for the Platform One Solutions Marketplace v1-0. It outlines how proposals will be assessed across various categories, providing bidders with a clear understanding of what the government is looking for.

• Problem You Solve (10%): Clarity and conciseness in describing the problem.
• Solution (35%): Detailed description of the solution, its scientific basis, alignment with strategic focus areas, and enabling technologies.
• DoD Impact (15%): Operational impact on personnel and potential scale of impact within the DoD.
• Differentiation (25%): Innovations, alternative technical approaches, and how the solution stands out.
• Pricing Model (10%): Definition and validation of the business model and revenue streams.
• Pitch Quality (5%): Clarity, persuasiveness, and quality of presentation.
• Data Quality & Attribution: Support of arguments with credible, attributed data.

This document is crucial for bidders as it directly informs proposal development. Understanding these criteria and their weighting allows vendors to tailor their submissions to meet the government's expectations, thereby increasing their chances of a favorable evaluation.