Air Force Special Operations Command Areas of Interest
ID: AFSOC-Areas-of-InterestType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

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https://sam.gov/opp/df704cb87f0e4c50a3f0baabe1b3adab/view
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE Air Force Special Operations Command is seeking industry partners to fulfill its key Areas of Interest. These areas have been identified through strategic planning processes and consolidated into AFSOC's Areas of Interest. The Technology and Industry Liaison Office (TILO) is the entry point for industry partners to contact AFSOC. Interested parties should contact TILO through AFSOC.A8.TILO@us.af.mil, including the company name and the specific "Area of Interest" they can support. A capability brief should also be attached. For more information, please fill out the Meeting Request Form provided. All inquiries should be sent in writing via email to AFSOC.A8.TILO@us.af.mil.

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    AFSOC TILO
    (850) 884-5522
    AFSOC.A8.TILO@us.af.mil
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