Project Sabre - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Air Force - Small UAS & Asymmetric Capabilities - Commercial Solutions Opening

Buyer not available

The Department of the Air Force is initiating a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to seek innovative commercial technologies that support defense and asymmetric capabilities, specifically through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Special Operations Forces & Personnel Recovery Division. This CSO aims to address future requirements through a structured three-phase competitive process, which includes Solution Briefs, Pitch Sessions, and full written Proposals, although no proposals are being accepted at this time. The CSO is significant for enhancing the capabilities of the Air Force in areas of special operations and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Interested parties can find further guidance in the attached documents, with the CSO open for an initial period until September 3, 2026, and no funding currently available for this initiative. For inquiries, contact the USAF Asymmetric Capabilities CSO Group at USAFAsymmetricCapabilitiesCSO@groups.af.mil.

Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening

Buyer not available

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services aimed at addressing various Air Force requirements and capability gaps. This initiative, authorized under Class Deviation 2022-O0007, seeks solutions priced under $100 million that can enhance mission capabilities, streamline operations, or provide technological advancements. Proposals must be submitted via email by September 30, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funding availability, with a focus on small businesses as this opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties can reach out to the 87 CONS CSO Team at 87CONS.CSO.Team@us.af.mil for further information.

AFLCMC Armament Directorate Rapid Response (ADRR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Innovative Execution

Buyer not available

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate, is soliciting innovative commercial solutions via the Rapid Response (ADRR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for future requirements related to weapon technologies and system concepts. This CSO aims to facilitate the rapid development and characterization of novel capabilities, supporting various lifecycle phases from concept to sustainment, and may lead to FAR Part 12 contracts or Other Transactions. The opportunity is open until June 4, 2026, with specific requirements and submission deadlines communicated through periodic "spirals." Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Sara Riley at sara.riley@us.af.mil or secondary contact Jill Harms at jill.harms.1@us.af.mil for further information. Please note that no funding is currently available, and unsolicited proposals will not be accepted.

AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening

Buyer not available

AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening is a Special Notice issued by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE. The notice is for the establishment of a modern Data Operations (DataOps) solution to support critical national security systems. The objective is to deliver an enduring, secure, robust, efficient, responsive, agile, elastic, and extensible classified DataOps solution. The notice states that AFLCMC is open to the identification of technologies useful for modernizing DataOps for sophisticated security and weapon systems. The notice also mentions that the CSO may result in the award of FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 4022, through Calls via Amendments to the CSO. The notice emphasizes that no proposals or white papers are being requested at this time, and they will be requested via Calls published under the CSO solicitation. AFLCMC is interested in capabilities from all interested vendors, including traditional defense contractors, nontraditional defense contractors, large businesses, small businesses, and research institutions. The notice highlights that many of the critical national security systems operate in varying classification environments, including highly classified environments. The CSO seeks to fund innovative technologies that propose new solutions to expand AFLCMC's capabilities as it relates to modern DataOps Focus Areas. The notice also mentions the Technology Focus Areas, which include Hybrid Cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS; Information Transport; Fielding Operations; Crypto-Net Managements/Commercial Solutions for Classified; Network Operations Center (NOC) / Security Operations Center (SOC); and Help Desk. The notice provides definitions for terms such as CSO with Calls, Open Period Calls, Closed Calls, Areas of Interest/Focus Areas, White Paper, and Prototype Project. It states that the CSO may result in the award of prototype projects and that the Government reserves the right to award a FAR Part 12 contract or an Other Transaction (OT) under 10 U.S.C. 4022 agreement, or no award at all. The notice also mentions that the CSO will have Closed Calls, which can be either a one-step or two-step process, and that AFLCMC is not obligated to make any awards and all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening

Buyer not available

The Department of Defense, through the Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), is soliciting innovative commercial solutions via the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7146-21-S-C001. This initiative aims to acquire cutting-edge commercial items, technologies, and services that address defense-related activities and close existing capability gaps, particularly in areas such as countering strategic competitors, Big Data, AI/ML technologies, and emerging cyber technologies. The CSO operates under a two-step process, with White Papers due by September 1, 2026, followed by invited proposals due by September 30, 2026, and anticipates multiple awards with an estimated budget of $100 million. Interested vendors can contact Kevin T. Adams at kevin.adams.20@us.af.mil or (301) 203-4766 for further details.

AF CyberWorx Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Buyer not available

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force CyberWorx, is soliciting innovative commercial technologies and services via its Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7000-23-S-C001, aimed at enhancing critical defense capabilities. The initiative specifically seeks solutions for the Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Phase II, which will improve the NIPR and SIPR network infrastructure across the USAFE-AFAFRICA area from July 23 to August 13, 2025, by integrating advanced technologies such as SD-WAN, SRv6, IP Address Management (IPAM), and upgraded DHCP systems. This procurement is vital for establishing a robust and secure communication network, ensuring compatibility with existing systems, and maintaining operational excellence. Interested parties should submit their proposals, including a Rough Order of Magnitude for equipment costs, to Gary Monson or Tikiwa Durrell at 10CONS.PK.Cyberworx@us.af.mil, with the submission process involving multiple phases and evaluation based on technical merit and funding availability.

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) PEO-SDA

Buyer not available

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking innovative solutions through its Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for the Program Executive Office SOF Digital Applications (PEO SDA). The objective is to accelerate the integration of commercially derived software innovations into deployable capabilities that enhance the effectiveness of Special Operations Forces (SOF). This initiative is crucial for developing software-intensive programs and technologies that can improve operational efficiency and lethality. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit Solution Briefs for evaluation, with the potential for awards to be made throughout 2024 and 2025. For inquiries, contact Christie Orlando at christie.r.orlando.civ@socom.mil or Kyle Zinnel at kyle.a.zinnel.civ@socom.mil.

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Buyer not available

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services under Solicitation Number W912CH-25-S-C001. This initiative aims to streamline the procurement process, allowing for flexible contract types, including fixed-price options, to address diverse requirements across various Army organizations, thereby enhancing operational readiness and efficiency. The CSO is continuously open until June 30, 2030, inviting submissions of solution briefs, presentations, and commercial solution proposals, with evaluations based on responsiveness, technical merit, and funding availability. Interested parties can contact Kelsey Greenwell at kelsey.d.greenwell.civ@army.mil or 571-588-8898 for further information.

Finding Agile Solutions for Test (FAST) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Buyer not available

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) titled "Finding Agile Solutions for Test (FAST)" to acquire innovative solutions for defense test needs. This open CSO will facilitate the issuance of 'Calls' for specific objectives, with the aim of partnering with industry to develop new technologies, processes, or applications that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation's test mission. The government intends to award FAR Part 12 fixed-price contracts or Other Transactions for Prototype projects, with individual awards generally not exceeding $100 million, and all proposals must be submitted by September 30, 2022. Interested parties can reach out to the primary contact, Marc Venzon, at marcanthony.venzon@us.af.mil or by phone at 661-277-3234 for further information.

Airlift Efficiency Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Buyer not available

The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force's Operational Energy Office, is seeking innovative solutions through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) aimed at enhancing airlift efficiencies for military and commercial transport aircraft. The solicitation invites proposals for technologies that may include new designs or adaptations of existing systems, particularly focusing on dual-use propulsion systems with thrust capabilities between 35,000-50,000 lbs, which could benefit aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster and next-generation blended wing body designs. This initiative is critical for addressing energy demands and logistics in contested environments, with a market opportunity projected at $35-40 billion until 2045. Interested parties must submit solution briefs by March 13, 2025, and can contact Capt Madison Tikalsky at madison.tikalsky.1@us.af.mil or Lisa Pendragon at lisa.pendragon@us.af.mil for further information.

Buyer

NAICS

Set Aside

Original Source