DEFENSE RAPID INNOVATION PROGRAM ACQUISITION

Abstract

The Rapid Innovation Program was established by Congress to provide a competitive, merit-based program to accelerate the fielding of technologies developed pursuant to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Program projects, technologies developed by the defense laboratories, and other innovative technologies (including dual use technologies). The purpose of the program is to stimulate innovative technologies and reduce acquisition or lifecycle costs, address technical risks, improve the timeliness and thoroughness of test and evaluation outcomes, and rapidly insert such products directly in support of defense acquisition programs that meet critical national security needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
646004_0604775F_4_3600_PB_2013

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.

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