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These FAQs provide responses to requested information about Needipedia.
1) What is Needipedia?
Needipedia is a process using a website to communicate mission needs to innovators. It is an invitation to collaborative engagement with industry and academia. Needipedia is an unclassified website communicating needs to solution providers. It is a mechanism that enables:
2) Who are stakeholders for Needipedia?
They include:
3) How are DIA needs and requirements derived?
Needs and requirements map to DIA mission areas:
Strategic mission elements:
Unknown areas:
99. Other Innovative Capabilities - Not Listed Above
4) How are innovative solutions submitted to DIA through the Needipedia process?
A Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contains the instructions for submitting a proposal. This process meets Federal Acquisition Regulations and is an entry point for the acquisition process.
5) What are the incentives for participating in the Needipedia process?
Incentives include:
6) How is Needipedia different from current DIA processes and does it replace existing BAAs?
7) How does Needipedia affect the contract practices that take place after a funding decision is made?
Needipedia does not address the contract practices after a funding decision is made. It only provides a mechanism for transitioning to the next stage in the acquisition phase.
8) How does one contact Needipedia for additional information?
Email: Ideas2Action@dodiis.mil