DCSA INNOVATION GATEWAY

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has opened the “Innovation Gateway,” a five‑year competitive solicitation for prototype projects under Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). Companies submit a short Solution Concept Paper in response to specific Innovation Calls that focus on one of four priority areas – Digital Transformation Enablement, Data Integration & Advanced Analytics, Cyber & Industrial Security, or Digital Workforce & Governance. Selected concepts may proceed to full OTA negotiation and award for prototype development. • Open window: 23 Jun 2026 – 22 Jun 2031; individual Innovation Calls posted on SAM.gov with their own deadlines. • Prototype work funded via OTA; cost‑share may be required unless eligibility exceptions apply. • Primary eligibility: non‑traditional defense contractor participation, small‑business‑only team, or ≥ 33 % non‑federal cost share. • Initial submission is a 6‑page concept paper using a mandated template; no detailed project plan required at this stage. • Awards are for prototype development, with potential follow‑on production OTA without competition if successful.