Technology Development

Technology Development

RDT&E Management Support

RDT&E Management Support (BA-6) includes research, development, test and evaluation efforts and funds to sustain and/or modernize the installations or operations required for general research, development, test and evaluation. Test ranges, military construction, maintenance support of laboratories, operation and maintenance of test aircraft and ships, and studies and analyses in support of the RDT&E program …

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Advanced Component Development & Prototypes

Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P) (BA-4) finances efforts necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, representative models, or prototype systems in high fidelity and realistic operating environment are funded in this BA. The ACD&P phase includes system-specific efforts that help expedite technology transition from the laboratory to operational use. Emphasis is on proving component and subsystem …

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System Development and Demonstration

System Development & Demonstration programs (BA-5) have passed Milestone B approval and are conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production. This BA is characterized by major line item projects and program control is exercised by review of individual programs and projects. Prototype performance is near or at …

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Small Business Innovation Research Program

The purpose of DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is to harness the innovative talents of our nation’s small technology companies for U.S. military and economic strength. The program funds at over one billion dollars of projects annually and is made up of 12 participating components. SBIRS program …

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Research and Development Cost

Research & Development (R&D) Cost consists of development costs (both contractor and Government) incurred from the beginning of the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) Phase, Technology Development (TD) Phase and through the end of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase. – See R&D Appropriations Typically costs include: [1] Advanced technology development Assembly Common support equipment …

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Small Business Technology Transfer Program

  The purpose of Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to harness the innovative talents of our nation’s small technology companies for U.S. military and economic strength. STTR’s most important role is to bridge the gap between performance of basic science and commercialization of resulting innovations.   The …

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Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD)

Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) examines the military utility and provides an assessment of new technology to clearly establish its operational utility and system integrity. The demonstration introduces operational concepts utilizing this new technology to solve important military problems and facilitates technology transition. A JCTD may be a substitute for a formal Capabilities Based Assessment …

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