Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for the DoD Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
ID: HQ003425CSO02Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6f1544ea68545a399d94a0fef44477e/view
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    The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) aimed at attracting innovative technologies critical to U.S. national security. The OSC seeks to partner with commercial companies, particularly those without prior defense sector ties, to propose solutions that enhance military effectiveness through loans and incentives for component-level technologies. This initiative is significant as it fosters public-private partnerships to accelerate innovation in defense-related technologies, addressing strategic capital needs that are not typically met through direct procurement. Interested parties can reach out to Nicholas DeSelle at CSO@OSC.mil for further information, and submissions will be evaluated based on relevance, technical feasibility, and cost, potentially leading to FAR-based contracts or non-FAR-based agreements.

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    CSO@OSC.mil
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    The Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) document by the Department of Defense (DoD) aims to foster innovation in defense-related technologies by allowing private companies, particularly those without prior connections to the defense sector, to propose solutions. OSC's mission is to enhance national security through collaborations utilizing loans and incentives for critical component technologies. This CSO enables a competitive selection process over a ten-year period, where companies can submit White Papers addressing specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) and potentially move on to proposal stages. Eligible contractors include small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors, with specific guidelines outlined for foreign participation. The submission process consists of two phases: White Papers followed by full proposals if selected. The evaluation criteria for submissions focus on relevance, technical feasibility, schedule viability, and estimated costs. Award decisions hinge on funding and proposal evaluations, which may lead to FAR-based contracts or non-FAR-based agreements. Additionally, the CSO provides provisions for iterative prototyping and emphasizes confidentiality in submitted proposals, ensuring protection of sensitive information. This initiative reflects the DoD's commitment to accelerating innovation through public-private partnerships in the defense sector.
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