Consortium for Command, Control and Communications in Cyberspace (C5) (Prime)

C5 is a consortium composed of leading companies and institutions in the C4ISR and cyber technology sectors.

C5 accelerates the development of new capabilities to the Warfighter through the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). C5 gives members an innovative and commonsense acquisition mechanism for development of new technologies and products to meet emerging government customer requirements by providing innovative solutions.

C5 OTA Benefits:

• Broadens the technology base by reaching innovators not readily available to the DoD
• Converts “Government contracting” to commercial practices
• Rapid acquisition – Projects under $100M can be competitively awarded quickly
• Seamless transition from prototype directly into production
• Open to large and small businesses
• Flexibility in treatment of Intellectual Property
• Platform for public/private collaboration
• Project awards cannot be protested

Technical Focus Areas:

Situational Understanding
C4ISR and Targeting
System-of-Systems Architecture
Tactical and Strategic Networks
Enterprise Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Forensics
Analytics
Systems Integration
Software and Hardware Technologies
Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations
Electronic Warfare
Positioning, Navigation and Timing
Information Operations
Intelligence Analysis, Exploitation and Dissemination
Mobility and Autonomy
Sensors
Modeling and Simulation
Enabling Technologies
Training

Why Choose DSA Inc.?
DSA has supported the Federal Government on a wide range of major Information Technology (IT) initiatives, training and other programs and services since 1963. DSA has been providing business‐driven Information Technology (IT) solutions and services for over 60 years and has deep expertise in knowledge management, IT, software development, cyber security, and social collaboration. Our team excels in helping our customers achieve sensitive, mission‐critical business goals and objectives. We have expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for excellent, timely, and cost‐effective training solutions for our clients.

DSA’s certifications include ISO 9001‐2015; ISO/IEC 27001:2022; CMMI ML‐3 for Development and Services; and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Certified Active Top Secret Facility Clearance.

DSA is a 100% employee‐owned company (ESOP): every employee has a stake in the success of our company and our customers. Nearly 100% of DSA’s work is in support of the Federal Government. ESOP ruling is in effect via DFARS clause Part 270 (Part 270 - DEFENSE CONTRACTING PROGRAMS | Acquisition.GOV) providing significant contracting advantages to Federal and DoD agencies.