Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: H9224024SCS01Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMANDSAN DIEGO, CA, 92155-5583, USA
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) is seeking to accelerate the development, procurement, and integration of unique capabilities into deployable warfighting capabilities in support of the Joint Force and allied Special Operations Forces (SOF). NSWC is looking to award FAR contracts for projects that enhance the mission effectiveness of special operators and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material used by NSWC, as well as its interagency and FVEY partners. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) may result in a FAR-based contract.

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