Defense Rapid Innovation Program

Abstract

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2015 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2015, provide the Department of Defense with authorities and funds to facilitate the rapid insertion of innovative technologies into military systems and programs. The purpose of the DoD-wide Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) program is to perform a solicitation, evaluation and award of contracts 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, 2017
Source ID
0604775D8Z_4_0400_PB_2017
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Office of the Secretary Of Defense

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Area Denial
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Emerging Technology
  • Environment
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Operations Management
  • Product Development
  • Small Business
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

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

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