scope:

Objectives and Scope.

The objective of this notice is to formalize a fast track process for application, by exception, to Navy and USMC capability needs and materiel solutions that meet the following criteria:

a. Urgent Capability Need (UCN)

(1) Need identified during active or incipient combat or contingency operation, or

(2) Need derived from combat survivability deficiency that impacts the survivability of the warfighter or has a negative impact on mission, campaign or strategic timing.

b. Prototype Solution(s)

(1) Solution(s) are not readily available off-the-shelf.

(2) As a goal, prototype solutions can be developed, integrated with other components or systems (as necessary), tested and fielded within 270 days of approval.

c. Resourcing.

Resources will be made available within the execution year(s) of the approved prototyping project.

Purpose.

To refine the Naval Innovation Laboratory (NaIL) environment and process for rapid development and fielding of prototype solutions to meet urgent needs in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) established in reference (a). This process will apply when the acquisition processes of reference (b) cannot meet the urgent operational need.