There are many ways to work with Rise8
Government and commercial clients have options through existing vehicles and partners. Take the administrative burden out of it and leverage these tools to deliver your mission critical outcomes faster.
Contract Vehicles
AFWERX SDO IDIQ
The contract is structured for the end-user and is available to all DoD entities and all other U.S. federal contracting activities for decentralized ordering.
All competition requirements have been satisfied for the use of this SBIR P-III IDIQ, allowing your agency to directly engage with Rise8 and significantly reduce your acquisition lead time.
TIME
~30 days
CEILING
$100M
CAF
N/A
GSA MAS
A government-wide contract vehicle that has undergone rigorous vetting and competitive pricing assessments. This streamlines the procurement process, saving time and reducing administrative burdens.
Rise8’s GSA MAS offers the flexibility to customize solutions. This ensures that our services align precisely with your specific objectives and operational demands.
TIME
30 - 60 Days
CEILING
Unlimited
CAF
0.75%
SBIR:STTR
With experience navigating the SBIR program, Rise8 can partner with your team to identify applicable open topics that align with your strategic objectives, and assist with preparing a specific topic for submission.
Rise8 has successfully navigated the SBIR program with multiple Phase I, Phase II (to include D2P2 and P-I Follow-on awards), and Phase III Contracts
TIME
90 - 180 Days
CEILING
Varies
CAF
N/A
DoD Tradewinds AI
Tradewinds AI represents a specialized contract vehicle, designed to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation services directly to the defense sector. It is dedicated to fostering innovation and technological advancement within the Department of Defense.
Rise8 has two awardable offerings through Tradewinds AI, Refinery and TRACER. Contact us to learn more about these options or login to Tradewinds AI to view additional details.
TIME
~30 days
CEILING
Unlimited
CAF
N/A
SpEC
As members of SpEC, Rise8 is at the forefront of space-related technological advancements and collaborative efforts. SpEC enables us to engage directly with pioneering space initiatives and offer our clients unparalleled access to solutions in space technology and research.
Through SpEC, we can offer clients access to non-traditional vendors and Other Transaction contract authorities, including a streamlined procurement process.
TIME
Varies
CEILING
Unlimited
CAF
N/A
Technology Partners
AWS Marketplace
This offering is your strategic ally on the journey toward federally compliant SaaS hosting.
Rise8 is an approved AWS partner and listed with Second Front Systems to provide a specialized offering featuring 2F's Game Warden platform, Rise8's software development expertise, and AWS’ robust infrastructure.
Carahsoft
Rise8 partners with Carahsoft to offer additional paths to contracting options. Carahsoft supports and enables a vibrant and growing partner ecosystem of: Solution Providers, Value-Added Resellers, Prime Contractors, and System Integrators.
Contact Rise8 or Carahsoft to learn more.
service partners
FAQs
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS CAN USE SDO?
All U.S. Federal Government Agencies and organizations are permitted to use SDO.
What can be purchased under SDO?
SDO’s contract line item numbers (CLINs) permit Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Labor, Commercial Off the Shelf Software (COTS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), hardware, and Travel. These contract level CLINs may be combined in any combination necessary to achieve the PWS requirements and task order deliverables.
What is the contract duration of SDO?
SDO was awarded as a base plus four (4) contract. The current last date of the last option period is June 6, 2028. Task Orders issued under SDO on or prior to June 6, 2028 may have an option period at the Task Order level that can extend to Government Fiscal Year 2030.
What is the SDO contract ceiling?
The SDO IDIQ has a $100,000,000.00 ceiling with no limitation on individual Task Orders.
Can I use O&M Money with this IDIQ?
SDO was designed to support the full lifecycle of program requirements. Federal organizations may use RDTE (research and development), Procurement (new capital expenditures), and O&M (sustainment) budget dollars to support Task Orders on SDO.
Can I issue option periods to my Task Order?
Yes, organizations may specify the initial base period of performance to the term commensurate with the PWS requirements, and include a single or multiple option periods to be exercised at the Government’s discretion.
Can I add project specific supplemental terms and conditions?
Yes. All Task Orders issued under SDO inherit the Contract level terms and conditions flow downs. Additional terms and conditions may be applied at the task order level, and must be mutually acceptable by Rise8.
If our local contracting shop is new to SBIR-based acquisitions, where can I get assistance?
AFWERX will provide an SDO Ordering Guide upon approval of your proposed PWS scope and issuance of the delegation of contract authority. The AFWERX Acquisition team can answer questions on the general SBIR Phase III procurement process under SDO.
Does my organization need to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or transfer funds to AFWERX?
No. Your organization does not need to establish an MOU, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), an Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA), or complete documentation to MIPR or transfer funding to AFWERX.
Does AFWERX charge my organization a fee to use SDO?
No. AFWERX does not charge a fee to U.S. Government organizations to use SDO.
Will AFWERX issue and manage the Task Order for my program?
No. AFWERX administers the SDO contract, reviews, and approves potential PWS actions that are permissible within scope, but does not issue the Task Order for your organization. This is a decentralized contract vehicle which means your local contracting shop will issue the Task Order, conduct any modifications, and eventually close out the Task Order.
Do I need to conduct market research?
No, per FAR 10.001(b)(2): “Agencies shall conduct market research appropriate to the circumstances before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold... However, market research is not required where the procurement is conducted under a sole-source authorization or a statutory exemption.” The SDO IDIQ falls under a sole-source authorization.
Do I need to provide sole source justification or fair opportunity assessments?
No, per FAR 6.302-5(b)(2): “Contracts awarded under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-219) are exempt from full and open competition requirements.”
Does my organization need SBIR authority to use SDO?
No, SBIR authority is only required for Phase I and Phase II SBIR-funded contracts. Any agency or organization can use a Phase III because it is considered a continuation into production and commercialization of previously funded research from Phases I and II.
Can Rise8 provide personnel with security clearances?
Yes, organizations may specify the initial base period of performance to the term commensurate with the PWS requirements, and include a single or multiple option periods to be exercised at the Government’s discretion.
