ALCOAST 257/19 - AUG 2019 SOLICITATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION (RDT&E) IDEA SUBMISSIONS

united states coast guard

R 051555 AUG 19
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-9//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N07044//
ALCOAST 257/19
COMDTNOTE 7044
SUBJ:  SOLICITATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION (RDT&E) IDEA
SUBMISSIONS
1. The RDT&E Program is calling all Coast Guard Innovators to submit potential
project ideas for the FY21 RDT&E Project Portfolio. Do you have a technical challenge
that needs to be solved or an innovative idea that could help address a current
operational challenge or improve mission effectiveness? All military, civilian,
Reserve, Auxilary, contractors, and key stakeholders are encouraged to submit ideas.
Please check out our current RDT&E Project Portfolio and website here:
www.dcms.uscg.mil/acquisition/rdte.
2. The RDT&E Program will be collecting ideas through the CG_Ideas@Work website
(https://cg-ideasatwork.ideascalegov.com), the Coast Guard’s idea crowdsourcing
platform. You can submit your ideas directly to:
https://cg-ideasatwork.ideascalegov.com/a/ideas/recent/campaigns/983. You can also
upload a video (up to 1 minute in duration) to accompany idea submissions. If you
do not yet have a CG_Ideas@Work account, you will need to register using your ‘.mil’
email address. If you are unable to access the idea submission form, submit your idea
via email to: research@uscg.mil. Include the title, summary, and your contact information.
3. The deadline to submit ideas for the FY21 RDT&E Project Portfolio is 10 September 2019.
Submitted ideas will be reviewed and ranked by stakeholders from across the service at the
annual Idea Submission Review (ISR) meeting, scheduled 22-23 October 2019, according to
their potential impact on CG missions. ISR rank-ordered results are critical to building
the annual RDT&E Project Portfolio, and ensuring the portfolio is aligned with CG strategic
priorities.
4. POC: Ms. Alexandra Swan, COMDT (CG-926), at: 202-475-3056 or Alexandra.P.Swan@uscg.mil.
For any questions or assistance with CG_Ideas@Work, please contact innovation@uscg.mil.
5. RDML M.J. Johnston, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition and Chief Acquisition Officer, sends.
6. Internet release authorized.