Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: FA8684-20-S-C001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8684 AFLCMC PZP RSOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7120, USA
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE: The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is seeking innovative technology advances and solutions to reduce Air Force sustainment and operational costs, improve mission readiness, and expand Air Force capabilities. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) serves as the overarching solicitation, with specific Calls to be published at the RSO's discretion. The CSO will remain open for Calls until September 30, 2022, and can result in the award of FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 2371b. The RSO is interested in responses from traditional and nontraditional defense contractors, large and small businesses, and research institutions. The CSO aims to streamline the acquisition process, reduce timelines, and acquire new, innovative solutions to meet the RSO's Technology Focus Areas. Interested parties should monitor the Special Notice and the RSO website for updates and specific calls.

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    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for innovative methodologies in Additive Manufacturing integrated with Digital Engineering, focusing on improving sustainment capabilities through two Lines of Effort (LOE): Rapid Comparison Analysis and Research & Development for Jet Engine and Aircraft Heat Exchangers. Proposals are due by November 18, 2022, and will be evaluated based on technical criteria, price fairness, and the ability to provide innovative solutions that address supply chain challenges. The RSO reserves the right to make no awards or to award contracts for all, part, or none of the LOEs based on the evaluation outcomes.
    The RSO Commercial Solutions Opening Call 0001, issued by the Air Force's Rapid Sustainment Office on October 23, 2020, seeks innovative solutions to enhance the repair and sustainability of U.S. Air Force components, particularly utilizing cold spray technology. Interested parties must submit white papers by November 9, 2020, with the potential for follow-up Requests for Proposals based on evaluations. The call emphasizes leveraging commercial practices and technologies to improve cost efficiency and mission readiness.
    The RSO Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0001 aims to solicit innovative solutions for the repair and sustainability of U.S. Air Force components, specifically focusing on cold spray technology. The deadline for white paper submissions has been extended to November 12, 2020, and submissions will not be accepted late under any circumstances. The RSO seeks partnerships with companies to leverage existing technologies to improve aircraft readiness while retaining the right to modify call requirements and conditions.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force is soliciting innovative solutions through a Two-Step, Closed Call for technologies that enhance sustainment and operational readiness, with a focus on agile manufacturing and reverse engineering. Interested parties must submit white papers by January 25, 2021, outlining their capability to develop automated 3-D scanning systems for additive manufacturing, with evaluations based on technical merit and the ability to meet specific objectives. This call does not guarantee a contract award and is subject to available funding and subsequent negotiation.
    The RSO Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0002 has been revised to correct the Contract Specialist's email and extend the white paper submission deadline to January 29, 2021. This call seeks innovative solutions in agile manufacturing and reverse engineering technologies, particularly focusing on an automated 3-D scanning system for complex parts to enhance Air Force capabilities. Key milestones include the white paper due date, proposal submissions, and potential contract awards, with all details subject to changes by the RSO.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force is soliciting innovative technologies to enhance sustainment readiness and reduce operational costs through a Two-Step, Closed Call (FA8684-20-S-C001), with white papers due by March 23, 2021. The focus is on integrating up to ten RSO technologies to create a proof of concept at a CONUS Air Force base, specifically targeting aircraft maintenance operations. Interested parties should refer to the official RSO and government websites for detailed submission guidelines and evaluation criteria.
    The RSO Commercial Solutions Opening Call 0004, released on July 2, 2021, seeks innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to enhance Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) for the U.S. Air Force, with white papers due by August 2, 2021. Interested parties must demonstrate their approach to managing predictive maintenance across 20+ aircraft platforms using a government-provided AI software platform. The selection process includes a two-step submission, with potential contract awards subject to funding and proposal review.
    The RSO is issuing a Two-Step, Closed Call (#FA8684-20-S-C001) for innovative solutions to establish a web-based digital marketplace (AGORA) for advanced manufacturing parts aimed at reducing sustainment costs and improving operational readiness for the Air Force. Interested parties must submit white papers by September 17, 2021, detailing their approach to the outlined objectives, which include developing a secure, integrated system for managing AM Technical Data Packages and enhancing collaboration. Proposal evaluations will consider technical readiness, project relevance, and funding availability, with the aim of potentially awarding one or more contracts.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force is soliciting innovative solutions for additive manufacturing technologies through a Two-Step, Closed Call (FA8684-20-S-C001), with white papers due by September 17, 2021. The call focuses on five areas of interest related to agile manufacturing, including next-generation metal printing and the development of processes for specific alloys, aimed at enhancing the sustainment and operational readiness of Air Force platforms. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals that conform to specific formatting and evaluative criteria, with awards contingent on funding availability.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force is soliciting innovative solutions in additive manufacturing repair technologies through a Two-Step, Closed Call (FA8684-20-S-C001, Call 0007), with white papers due by September 17, 2021. The Call focuses on two Areas of Interest, including Cold Spray and Directed Energy Deposition for aerospace component repairs, and aims to enhance operational readiness and reduce sustainment costs. Interested parties must follow specified formatting and evaluation criteria, with the potential for one or multiple awards based on the availability of funds and compliance with submission guidelines.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force is soliciting innovative solutions for a Mobile Cold Spray System (MCSS) through a Two-Step, Closed Call (FA8684-20-S-C001, Amendment 01). Interested companies must submit white papers by August 29, 2022, to propose technologies that enhance operational capabilities and reduce maintenance costs related to aircraft repairs. The call emphasizes the importance of leveraging commercial technology to create a deployable system for on-site cold spray repairs at Air Force locations lacking current capabilities.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force has issued a Two-Step, Closed Call (FA8684-20-S-C001, Call 0009) to solicit innovative additive manufacturing solutions aimed at enhancing operational readiness and reducing sustainment costs. Interested parties must submit white papers by September 6, 2022, detailing their approaches to meet specified objectives related to additive manufacturing equivalencies and capability scaling across the Department of the Air Force. The call outlines specific deliverables, submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the expected contract structure, emphasizing the importance of U.S. entities for performance and compliance with strict security protocols.
    The RSO is soliciting innovative solutions for the repair capability of Integrally Bladed Rotors (IBR) to enhance the Air Force's operational readiness while reducing sustainment costs. White papers addressing specified objectives are due by October 19, 2022, with the call being a Two-Step, Closed Call under the authority of the RSO. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, TRL and MRL assessments, and availability of funds, with a contract potentially awarded by March 20, 2023.
    The Air Force's Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is soliciting proposals for innovative solutions under Call 0012, related to the development of new cold spray capabilities, with a due date of 10 February 2023. Proposals must be submitted digitally as a single unlocked PDF and comply with specific criteria outlined in the provided instructions; late proposals will not be considered. Additionally, contract awards are contingent upon available funding and successful negotiations, and the RSO retains the right to modify proposal requirements or cancel the call altogether.
    The Air Force's Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) has issued a call for proposals (FA8684-20-S-C001, Amendment 01, Call 0013) focused on innovative solutions in additive manufacturing for complex hydraulic components, with a due date of February 3, 2023. Proposals must be submitted via DoD SAFE, with strict adherence to submission guidelines and formats outlined in the attached instructions. All awards from this call are contingent upon available funding and successful negotiations, and offerors are advised that the RSO may modify requirements or cancel the call without making any awards.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit innovative technologies aimed at reducing operational costs and improving mission readiness, remaining open until September 30, 2025. This CSO allows for the publication of specific Calls that detail Areas of Interest (AoIs) where contractors may submit proposals or white papers, with awards subject to funding and negotiations. Technological solutions must meet a Technology Readiness Level of at least five, and the RSO emphasizes collaboration with both traditional and nontraditional defense contractors.
    The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) of the Air Force launched a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on July 17, 2020, aimed at obtaining innovative technologies that enhance sustainment and operational capabilities while reducing costs. This CSO serves as a broad solicitation under which specific Calls will be issued until September 30, 2022, to solicit proposals related to designated Areas of Interest (AoIs) aligned with various Technology Focus Areas. Proposals may lead to FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), with the RSO retaining discretion on awards based on fund availability and successful negotiations.
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