AIR FORCE CRYPTOLOGIC OFFICE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING
ID: FA7037-21-S-C001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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Engineering Services (541330)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/740656446710424f8f341b576bacf44b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO), is seeking innovative solutions in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO), and electromagnetic digital communications via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). The objective is to leverage mature technologies in novel ways for field demonstrations within a year, with a focus on innovative material approaches or services. This initiative is crucial for enhancing capabilities in multi-domain operations, with funding anticipated between $50,000 and $50 million for successful proposals over a contract period of 1-5 years. Interested parties should contact Carissa Heuertz at carissa.heuertz@us.af.mil or Dr. Lisa Anderson at lisa.anderson.4@us.af.mil for further details.

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    AFCO CSO_FA7037-21-S-C001_Amendment IV.pdf
    The Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO) Cyberspace Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Multi-Domain Innovation (CM) Division has issued Commercial Solutions Opening FA7037-21-S-C001, a competitive solicitation for innovative technologies. This initiative seeks novel capabilities in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO), electromagnetic digital communications, and multi-domain innovation, with an ideal goal of field demonstration within a year. The solicitation outlines a two-phase submission process, requiring Quad Charts and White Papers in Phase I, followed by full proposals for invited offerors in Phase II. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, importance to AFCO/CM's mission, and fund availability. AFCO-CM intends to fund successful efforts in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (FY24/FY25) with individual contracts ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 over 1-5 years.
    AFCO CSO_FA7037-21-S-C001_Amendment IV.pdf
    The Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO) is seeking innovative technological proposals for Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, and other related capabilities through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). Proposals should aim for field demonstrations within a year, and a two-phase submission process will evaluate them based on technical merit and cost, with awards dependent on available funds. Interested parties must adhere to specific submission guidelines, including limits on document length and evaluation criteria, while being encouraged to submit unclassified materials whenever possible.
    AFCO CSO_FA7037-21-S-C001_Amendment IV.pdf
    The Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO) is seeking innovative commercial solutions to enhance its capabilities in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO), and digital communications through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) announced under FA7037-21-S-C001. The purpose is to solicit proposals that leverage mature technologies for field demonstrations within a year. The government emphasizes an open architecture approach and expects submissions that demonstrate technological maturity for effective evaluation and possible funding ranging from $50,000 to $50 million. Proposals are structured into a two-phase evaluation, beginning with Phase I submissions comprising Quad Charts and White Papers, with selected offerors invited to proceed to Phase II for full proposals. The evaluation criteria focus on technical merit, relevance to AFCO's mission, and funding availability. The document specifies formats for submissions, relevant contacts, and requirements for classified or proprietary information handling. Overall, this CSO reflects a competitive solicitation effort aimed at advancing national defense capabilities through public-private partnerships in technology development.
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