Submission Requirements

Submissions for the CTMA Technology Competition should include:

• An abstract that explains the technology, its current development status, test/simulation data supporting performance claims, and next steps for its development (350 words maximum)
• A quad chart (using the template provided above) that provides:
  • A problem statement describing what problem the technology is meant to solve (80 words maximum)
  • A solution statement describing the technology (80 words maximum)
  • A benefits statement describing the expected impact of the technology (80 words maximum)
  • Graphics/photos

Additional formatting requirements:

• The Quad Chart MUST be completed using a 12pt font face. Attempts to make the type smaller so more than 80 words will fit will result in the entry being sent back
• Whatever graphics get inserted into the Quad Chart must ALSO be submitted separately in a high-resolution format (300 dpi) in an email.

Finally, all submissions will be published online and in print. By submitting, you are authorizing release to the public and that the submission has been vetted for public viewing and does not contain proprietary or confidential information.

Click here to see the published entry of the Overall Award winner from the 2021 CTMA Technology Competition. 

Scoring Criteria

Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria:

• • Maintenance relevance/impact: How much does it impact maintenance? Does it improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of current maintenance practices (e.g., cost, safety, cycle time, necessary manpower, readiness, etc.)?
  • Originality/contribution to the state-of-the-art: How original or innovative is it?
  • Avoidance of commercialism: Does it describe a technology and how it will improve maintenance, or does it attempt to market the organization?
  • Technical maturity: How mature or ready is the technology? Has it been prototyped or successfully demonstrated?
  • Cross-service applicability: Is it potentially applicable to all service branches of the military and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)?
  • Feasibility/practicality: How viable would it be to transition the technology for use by the Department of Defense (DOD)? Considerations include DOD maintenance needs, needs of specific DOD programs, implementation, the readiness level of the technology, and the strength/validity of test or simulation data supporting performance claims.