Defense Rapid Innovation Fund

Abstract

Section 1073 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2011 and the FY2011 Defense Appropriation Act provide the Department of Defense with authorities and funds to facilitate the rapid insertion of innovative technologies into military systems, or into programs that meet critical national security needs, such as those supporting the resolution of operation challenges characterized by Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs). The purpose of the DoD-wide RIF program is to perform a solicitation, evaluation and award of programs that support the aforementioned Congressional authorities and support the DoD goals of emphasis on rapid, responsive acquisition and engagement of small, innovative businesses in solving defense challenges.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
0604775D8Z_4_0400_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Office of Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Budgets
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • National Security
  • Prototypes
  • Security
  • Small Business
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.

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