ASD(MC), MISSION CAPABILITIES
FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING
FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING
The Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program aims to identify, assess, and field world-class products with high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), satisfying essential defense needs effectively and affordably. Authorized by United States Code 2350a(g), this program equips the Department of Defense with a distinctive procurement approach, circumventing the traditional capability development process. It facilitates the testing and assessment of mature foreign-developed technology to determine procurement alternatives for current or emerging requirements.
FCT Focus
CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREAS
Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Research and Engineering (R&E) modernization
Improving Capabilities
FCT improves United States warfighter capabilities and reduces expenditures through accomplishing these objectives:
Reducing life cycle or procurement costs
Eliminating unnecessary duplication of research, development, test, and evaluation
Rapidly fielding quality military equipment
Enhancing standardization and interoperability
Promoting competition by qualifying alternative sources
Improving the United States military industrial base
Proposals
FCT proposals are nominated by the acquisition program offices and research laboratories within the United States Military Services and Special Operations Command.
How To Submit A Project
1. How to Submit
2. Templates
CONTACT US
Send an email to Foreign Comparative Testing.
ASD(MC)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301
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