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Advanced Data Consortium

Your direct path to funded prototype contracts with the Department of the Air Force.

The Advanced Data Consortium is an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) program that connects companies directly to active DAF mission requirements — real, funded prototype opportunities, without traditional FAR procurement.

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  • OTA vehicle
  • ~30-day awards
  • NET 30 terms
  • No FAR overhead
  • DFARS IP protections
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What is the ADC?

A consortium chartered by the Department of the Air Force.

The Advanced Data Consortium (ADC) is a government-sponsored Other Transaction Authority (OTA) program, established at the request of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and managed by B/CORE on its behalf. It connects innovative companies directly to active DAF mission requirements — bypassing traditional FAR procurement entirely.

Members respond to Invitations for Prototype Opportunities (IPOs): real, funded requirements, not speculative bids into a void. OTA authority enables faster awards and direct Air Force engagement, with no FAR overhead.

The ADC acts on behalf of its members through an ADC Consortium Manager (CM), who handles contracting coordination, submissions, and compliance so members can focus on delivery.

OTA
Acquisition vehicle
~30 days
Typical award timeline
NET 30
Payment terms
How it works

From application to award.

Membership is free. Once you join the consortium you receive ongoing IPO notifications and respond only to the funded opportunities that fit your capabilities.

  1. 01

    Apply & qualify

    Complete a short membership application. B/CORE reviews capabilities and ADC mission alignment.

  2. 02

    Execute consortium agreement

    Sign the ADC Consortium Agreement — your gateway to all IPOs. There is no cost to join.

  3. 03

    Receive IPO notifications

    Active members are alerted to new Invitations for Prototype Opportunities matching their profile.

  4. 04

    Submit a white paper

    Respond to IPOs with a concise white paper. B/CORE guides you through the process.

  5. 05

    Award & perform

    Execute your OTA project with B/CORE support for reporting, invoicing, and compliance.

Why join

Funded contracts, not proposals into a void.

Funded contracts, not proposals into a void

IPOs are real, funded requirements. Respond to active government needs with no speculative bids.

Streamlined DAF access

Skip FAR overhead. OTA authority enables faster awards and direct Air Force engagement.

IP protections built in

Your intellectual property stays yours. Standard DFARS IP protections are included in every ADC contract.

A recurring pipeline

Active members receive ongoing IPO notifications across multiple mission areas — not a one-time engagement.

Dedicated Consortium Manager support

B/CORE handles contracting coordination, submissions, and compliance so you focus on delivery.

Upcoming

Events on the calendar.

Member meetings, capability days, primes briefings, and industry events hosted or supported by the ADC.

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Who should join

Built for teams with capability to prove.

Small businesses & startups

Companies with novel data, AI/ML, or analytics capabilities ready to prove value on real missions.

Defense contractors

Established prime and sub contractors seeking a streamlined OTA vehicle for rapid prototype awards.

Data & technology firms

Organizations with proprietary datasets, platforms, or tools aligned to DAF priorities.

Emerging tech innovators

Non-traditional defense companies looking for a low-barrier entry point into the federal market.

Active mission areas
  • Business Intelligence
  • Supply Chain
  • Cyber
  • Mobility
  • Data Domains & Capability Areas
Seize the data. Fund the mission.

Ready to contribute capability to the DAF?

Download the membership application below. The Consortium Manager will follow up to walk you through onboarding and the OT Agreement.

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Get in touch

Membership applications & questions.

Send completed membership applications to the members team. For general consortium questions, reach the ADC team. We'll get back to you with next steps.

adc_members@bcore.com
Corporate office

Reston, VA

12005 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA 20191
Phone
(814) 644-7853
Membership applications
adc_members@bcore.com
General questions
ADC_Team@bcore.com
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