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Area of Interest for the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC): Defense Industrial Venture Engagement

Solicitation: HQ003426OSC01
Notice ID: c746a77d666141b9af7bf135d6d245b9

Combined Synopsis Solicitation from WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Jan 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AC32.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541715 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

12-month awarded value
$4,781,009,642
Sector total $5,796,258,355,399 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$1,315,390
P10–P90
$383,920$6,948,110
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+39126%($4,756,695,042)
Deal sizing
$1,315,390 median
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Place of performance
Arlington, Virginia • United States
State: VA
Contracting office
Washington, DC • 203011000 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Nicholas DeSelle
Email
osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mesg.cso-mbx@mail.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)
Subagency
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Washington, DC
203011000 USA

More in NAICS 541715

Description

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Jan 09, 2026
Executive summary

This opportunity invites proposals for engagement with the Defense Industrial Base through the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC). The focus is on fostering innovative ventures that support defense capabilities. Bidders should analyze their capabilities to align with OSC's mission and demonstrate past performance in similar engagements.

What the buyer is trying to do

The OSC is seeking firms that can develop and engage with innovative ventures within the defense sector to enhance technological advancements and strategic capacities.

Work breakdown
  • Analysis of the defense industrial landscape
  • Identification of potential innovative ventures
  • Development of engagement strategies with defense stakeholders
  • Implementation of outreach programs to attract innovative firms
Response package checklist
  • Cover Letter
  • Company Profile
  • Relevant Past Performance
  • Technical Approach
  • Pricing Proposal
Suggested keywords
Defense InnovationVenture CapitalStrategic EngagementTechnological Development
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Detailed project requirements
  • Specific innovation areas of interest
  • Evaluation criteria for proposals
  • Potential risks outlined by the buyer
  • History of previous engagements by OSC

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