Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) UxS Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: H9224026SC001Type: 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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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5129318308484cf5824086abfeaa4efd/view
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    The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking innovative solutions for unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of Joint Force and Special Operations Forces (SOF). The procurement focuses on developing and integrating UxS capabilities, including "UxS as a service" and First Person View (FPV) platforms, to support various operational needs such as Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and kinetic operations. Interested parties are invited to participate in a multi-phased competitive process, with submissions due for the first area of interest by January 25, 2026, and subsequent quarterly submissions for other areas starting January 9, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Stephanie Simpson at stephanie.simpson@socom.mil.

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    Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) is seeking innovative unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) (H92240-26-S-C001). This multi-phased competitive process throughout 2026/2027 aims to accelerate the development, procurement, and integration of UxS for the Joint Force and Special Operations Forces (SOF). NSWC plans to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts (Firm-Fixed Price) or Other Transaction Authority (OT) agreements for 'UxS as a service' and First Person View (FPV) platforms. The CSO outlines a three-phase process: Solution Brief/White Paper, Demonstration/Pitch, and Proposal. Key Areas of Interest (AOIs) include 'UxS as a service' solutions (AOI 1), FPV for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations (AOI 2), and FPV for Kinetic operations (AOI 3). Submissions are due January 25, 2026, for AOI 1 and quarterly for AOI 2 and 3, starting January 9, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated based on technical merit, innovation, importance to agency programs, and affordability.
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