Innovation in Naval Aviation

NASC unites more than 1,000 companies, universities, and research institutions that are advancing the Navy’s aviation and space capabilities through innovation and collaboration.

What We Do

1,000

Over 1,000 member companies and growing daily.

96%

96% of NASC projects feature non-traditional participation, ensuring a diverse range of innovative solutions for the Navy. This high level of engagement accelerates the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies.

$100M

NASC members benefit from fast-tracked acquisition, with projects under $100M awarded quickly, enabling rapid deployment of critical technologies to support the Navy.

CMG Networks: Your Partner in Accelerating Innovation

CMG Networks serves as the managing organization for NASC, providing the acquisition expertise, operational support, and collaborative infrastructure that power NASC’s success.

Learn More

Why NASC

NASC connects Government sponsors with a trusted network of industry partners capable of rapidly delivering mission-aligned solutions.
Our OTA framework enables faster contracting timelines, reduced administrative burden, and greater flexibility for research, prototyping, and follow-on production.
Members span critical disciplines—from propulsion and power to digital engineering—supporting the Navy’s most complex needs.

NASC OTA Features

Through its Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Navy, NASC provides a collaborative platform and agile acquisition pathway that links Government with industry and academia to deliver defense innovation at the speed of business. In addition to decentralized ordering, the NASC 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.

Member Capability Domains

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

  • Air Vehicles
  • Propulsion and Power
  • Avionics
  • Human Systems
  • Support Equipment (SE) and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE)
  • Warfare Analysis
  • Research and Intelligence
  • Test, Evaluation and Engineering
  • Simulation and Modeling
  • Digital Transformation

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
Start A Conversation

For NASC Members

Membership in NASC 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 NASC members.

Become a Member

NASC Members

NASC’s membership spans startups, small businesses, research institutions, and industry leaders—each contributing specialized capabilities that advance the Navy’s mission and strengthen our national defense.