Review Process
1. SUBMIT YOUR IDEA/SOLUTION RELATED TO A CAPABILITES AREA VIA WEBSITE
The first action in the process is for the submitter, having already studied the AMC Directorate activities, determine whether you provide a capability, solution, or idea related to an area that AMC may have interest. Upon submission of your capability, solution, or idea, you will receive an email informing you that successful receipt of your submission has been accomplished. Ensure that your submission does not include any proprietary, trade, or security information related to your company.
2. MILO REVIEWS ALL CAPABILITIES / SOLUTIONS / IDEAS
The capability, innovative solution, or idea is reviewed for completeness and AMC Acquisition relevance by the MILO. If more information is required, you will receive an email request for additional information. If your submission is not AMC Acquisition or mission specific, you will receive an email informing you that the capability, solution, or idea will not be evaluated further with additional referral information provided if known or available.
If the capability is AMC Acquisition specific, you will receive an email advising that the capability/idea/solution has been referred to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for evaluation. The evaluation should typically be completed within 15 days. If your capability, solution, or idea is tied to AMC Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), you will receive an email advising you that the submission has been referred to a CRADA representative for action and follow-up.
3. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT REVIEW AND COLLABORATION
A thorough review is conducted by the SME(s) identified within the capabilities area of interest for potential acquisition and/or sustainment of AMC mobility platforms. Each capability, solution, or idea is evaluated for its potential:
- To be rapidly transitioned based on an immediate or imminent validated and funded need
- To be integrated with other technologies or programs of record and/or
- Future transition or a feasible solution in the requirements analysis process. Your submission may be shared with other technical experts and government personnel to determine value, need, and response. If no further contact is desired, feedback will be provided on your capability, solution, or idea via email.
4. CAPABILITY / SOLUTION / IDEA SELECTED FOR FOLLOW-ON ACTION AND/OR ARCHIVING
The SME(s) may decide that a presentation, demonstration or in-person brief is necessary to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the capability, solution, or idea. You will be contacted by the MILO to arrange the follow-on meeting. The meeting will be sponsored by a technical expert in the command. Following the meeting, you will receive an email with feedback of your capability, solution, or idea within 30 days.
Your submission will be stored in an AMC internal database assessable to all AMC Buying activity for review and consideration. The information will be stored to an active database for one (1) year and then archived. If significant changes occur within your capabilities offered, it is recommended that you update your information accordingly by resubmitting your information via this web application.
CONTACT MILO OFFICE
AMC MILO is industry's initial point of contact for industry to provide capabilities, innovative solutions, and ideas in support of the distribution network. You may contact the MILO by email HQ.AMC.IndustryEngagement@us.af.mil for general inquiries and support.