S&T Commercial Solutions Opening - A Future Opportunity
ID: Futures_DSC_CSO_FY2025Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)HQ USSOCOMTAMPA, FL, 33621-5323, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b0005205838b4f69b5a11a7b400ff366/view
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    The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking innovative solutions through its Science and Technology Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to enhance the effectiveness of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in future missions. The CSO focuses on five Areas of Interest (AOIs): Market Research and Creative Development, Design Development and Systems Engineering, Multi-Domain Test and Evaluation, Rapid Prototyping/Low Rate Production, and Technical Experimentation, with the aim of accelerating the development and integration of commercial and dual-use capabilities. Interested parties must submit Solution Briefs for AOIs 1-4 by December 20, 2024, and for AOI 5 by January 10, 2025, with all submissions evaluated based on technical merit, relevance, and business viability. For further inquiries, contact Ronald Reed at ronald.e.reed.civ@socom.mil or 813-460-6045.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ronald Reed, Contracting/Agreements Officer
    (813) 460-6045
    ronald.e.reed.civ@socom.mil
    Terry Ann Lewis, Contract Specialist, CTR
    terryann.j.lewis.ctr@socom.mil
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