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Formed in 2014, C5 advances capabilities in C4ISR, cybersecurity, software, AI, enterprise networks, space systems, data analytics, MS&T, and autonomy. 

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Why C5

C5 has two active Other Transaction Agreements with the Department of Defense
The largest DoD-sponsored consortium
The widest range of member capabilities available to meet the needs of the Warfighter

C5’s Two OTAs

C5 holds two separate OTAs. One is sponsored by Army Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S). The other is sponsored by Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). While both OTAs are with the same consortium, the terms, processes, timelines, and features differ so project sponsors can select the best path for their project.

Key Distinctions Between the MCSC and Army OTAs with C5

The MCSC structured its OTA to serve as a DoD-wide acquisition resource and open-access contracting tool. No other OTA sponsored by the DoD has this unique capability. The MCSC OTA includes a mechanism that enables decentralized ordering, thereby making it available for use across the DoD and Intelligence Community.

This doesn’t mean that DoD project sponsors send their requirements and funding to the MCSC. Instead, the MCSC effectively sends its OTA to the contracting organization that directly supports the project sponsor so that they can make their own project awards using the MCSC OTA. This results in project award timelines that are up to 75% less than the award timelines of other DoD OTAs.

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MCSC OTA Features

In addition to decentralized ordering, the MCSC OTA has the following features:

Available for use today by Agreements Officers across the DoD and the Intelligence Community
No ceiling
Ease of use—streamlined terms and conditions
Flexible project solicitation and award processes - the project sponsor determines the best approach for their project
Enables CMG to provide a full range of administrative support and serve as a force-multiplier, adding critical bandwidth to government acquisition and program management teams where and when needed
The contracting organization gets “credit” for project awards using the MCSC OTA, not the Marine Corps
Provides for direct transition from prototype to follow-on production enabling accelerated delivery of new capabilities to the warfighter.

CMG Networks Consortium Opportunities

CMG Networks consortia feature a continuous stream of project opportunities. Throughout the year, Government program sponsors develop project requirements and issue project solicitations through our CMG Networks to our members. Our team assists interested member companies in the development of their responses. 

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Member Capability Domains

C5 members cover a broad spectrum of emerging and mission-critical technologies:

  • Communications
  • Cybersecurity
  • Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
  • Offensive Cyberspace Operations
  • Tactical and Strategic Networks
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Software
  • AI/ML
  • Space Systems
  • Forensics
  • Data Acquisition and Analytics
  • Systems Integration
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Positioning, Navigation and Timing
  • Mobility and Autonomy
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Project Finance
  • Enabling Technologies and Training

How it Works for Government

CMG Networks stays with you every step of the way.

  1. Share your requirements and timeline with CMG Networks
  2. We work with you to design an acquisition strategy to meet your needs
  3. Solicit, select, collaborate, and award 
  4. Seamless transition from prototype to production 
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For C5 Members

Membership in C5 can provide your organization with visibility into emerging government requirements and access to industry leaders.  More importantly, your organization will be able to compete for significant federal funding opportunities available only to C5 members.

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Member Companies

C5 brings together more than 1,600 member companies and continues to grow. Our community spans nontraditional innovators, established primes, and research institutions across every major technology domain.

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