Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: AAS-CSO-2025Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA FAS AAS DEFENSE (QFE)Washington, DC, 20405, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48b6d0e2cda540da87248d04c84d8d8e/view
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to utilize Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures throughout Fiscal Year 2026 to procure innovative commercial solutions for mission and operational challenges on behalf of interagency partners within the Department of War (DoW). This initiative aims to streamline the acquisition of commercial products and services, promoting competition and engagement with both traditional and non-traditional government contractors, including startups. Interested parties can expect future CSO announcements to detail specific problem statements and submission requirements, while they are encouraged to complete the CSO Industry Interest Survey to express their interest. For further inquiries, contact Assale Pawi at assale.pawi@gsa.gov or Ashley Delinay-Patton at ashley.delinay-patton@gsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Assale Pawi
    assale.pawi@gsa.gov
    Ashley Delinay-Patton
    ashley.delinay-patton@gsa.gov
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    CSO Advance Notice_Final.pdf
    The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has issued an advance notice for its intent to utilize Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures throughout Fiscal Year 2026. These CSOs, acting on behalf of interagency partners within the Department of War (DoW), will seek innovative commercial solutions for mission and operational challenges. This is not a solicitation, but an informational notice. The CSO procedures, authorized by the NDAA and governed by GSAM Part 571, aim to streamline the acquisition of innovative commercial products and services, offering benefits like simplified solicitations, faster vendor selection, and favorable intellectual property terms. Anticipated topic areas include Integrated Data, AI, and Automation Ecosystems; Autonomous and Uncrewed Systems Innovation; GEOINT AI, Analytics, and Geospatial Tradecraft Modernization; Resilient Positioning, Communication, and Spectrum Operations; Adaptive Sustainment and Distributed Logistics; Advanced Munitions Enabling Technologies; Cyber Operations, Resilience, and Identity Analytics; and other innovative capabilities aligned with national security missions. Interested parties can complete a survey, and future CSO notices will provide specific problem statements and submission requirements.
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