AIR COMBAT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (ACC HQ) ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION CENTER (AMIC) COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)
ID: FA4890-CSO-0001-24Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4890 HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND AMICHAMPTON, VA, 23666, 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; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fd27c5853dda44efb19f594e138e835d/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC), is soliciting proposals for innovative commercial technologies and services via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) (FA4890-CSO-0001-24). This solicitation aims to address specific technology objectives and capability gaps critical to ACC's mission, with a focus on areas such as target custody, cross-domain security, automated coordinate mensuration, and various AI/ML applications. The procurement process involves a two-phased submission approach, starting with Quad Charts and White Papers, followed by full proposals from selected offerors, with evaluations based on technical merit and funding availability. Interested parties should direct inquiries to ACCAMIC.MFT.CSO@us.af.mil or Aimee.Black@us.af.mil, noting that funding for the topics outlined is not currently available and awards will be contingent upon future funding availability.

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    AMIC CSO 2024 - Rev1 March 2025.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation (FA4890-CSO-0001-24) to procure innovative commercial technologies and services. The CSO aims to address critical capability gaps and advance technology for ACC's mission, which involves providing combat airpower and managing various aircraft and intelligence systems. The solicitation, open for one year, follows a two-phased submission process: Phase I requires Quad Charts and White Papers, and invited offerors proceed to Phase II with full technical and price proposals. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. The CSO outlines specific solicitation topics including target custody, cross-domain security, automated coordinate mensuration, C-sUAS, aircraft sunshade sustainment, various AI/ML applications, data aggregation, cyber risk reduction, ACE deployed communications, AI observatory, AI acquisition/lifecycle management, DCI Zero Trust, workflow automation, data analytics, and base infrastructure & modernization. All awards are subject to funding availability and will be in the form of FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions.
    AMIC CSO 2024 Rev2 May 2025.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Solicitation (FA4890-CSO-0001-24) seeking innovative commercial technologies and services. The solicitation, open for one year from September 5, 2024 (with revisions on March 13, 2025, and May 22, 2025), aims to acquire solutions to meet various technology objectives and capability gaps for ACC's mission. This two-phased submission process requires initial Quad Charts and White Papers (Phase I) for evaluation based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. Selected offerors will then be invited to submit full technical and price proposals (Phase II). The CSO covers diverse topics including target custody, cross-domain security, automated coordinate mensuration, C-sUAS, aircraft sunshade sustainment, AI/ML applications in cyber defense and intelligence, data aggregation, DCI Zero Trust, and base infrastructure modernization. Awards will be made as FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions, contingent on fund availability.
    AMIC CSO 2024 Rev3 Sept 2025.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation (FA4890-CSO-0001-24) to acquire innovative commercial technologies and services. The CSO, which is open for two years, seeks solutions for 14 specific technology topics, including target custody, cross-domain security, automated coordinate mensuration, C-sUAS, aircraft sunshade sustainment, various AI/ML applications, data aggregation, cyber risk reduction, ACE deployed communications, AI observatory, AI acquisition/lifecycle management, and DCI Zero Trust. The submission process involves a two-phased approach, starting with Quad Charts and White Papers (Phase I) and followed by full proposals (Phase II) by invitation. Evaluations will prioritize technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. All awards are subject to fund availability and will be in the form of FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions.
    AMIC CSO 2024.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Solicitation (FA4890-CSO-0001-24) seeking innovative commercial technologies and services. The CSO, open for one year from September 5, 2024, aims to address specific technological objectives and capability gaps for ACC's mission. Proposals are evaluated through a two-phase process: Phase I requires Quad Charts and White Papers, which are assessed for technical merit, applicability, and importance to agency programs. Successful Phase I offerors are invited to Phase II to submit full technical and price proposals. Funding availability is a key factor, with awards potentially taking the form of FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions. The solicitation outlines 15 specific topics, including Target Custody, Cross-Domain Security, Automated Coordinate Mensuration, C-sUAS, Aircraft Sunshade Sustainment, AI/ML applications in cyber defense and acquisition, Data Aggregation, ACE Deployed Communications, AI Observatory, DCI Zero Trust, Workflow Automation, and Data Analytics.
    AMIC CSO 2024.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation (FA4890-CSO-0001-24) to acquire innovative commercial technologies and services that align with its operational objectives. This solicitation aims to develop capabilities addressing specific technology topics outlined in Attachment 7, covering areas such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, data aggregation, and radar systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The CSO process is structured in two phases, beginning with the submission of Quad Charts and White Papers to evaluate initial proposals based on criteria such as technical merit and funding availability. Selected offerors will be invited to submit comprehensive Phase II proposals, including technical, price, and Statement of Work (SOW) documents. The document warns that funding is not yet available for the topics, and any awards are contingent upon budget allocation. Thus, the ACC encourages innovative responses focusing on emerging technologies to enhance mission efficacy. This CSO represents a crucial effort by the ACC to foster industry collaboration while fulfilling national security needs through advanced solutions.
    AMIC CSO 2024 - Rev1 March 2025.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) has released a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation aimed at acquiring innovative commercial technologies and services to enhance its combat operations. The CSO specifically seeks solutions to close capability gaps and improve existing technologies in line with ACC's mission requirements. Proposals should consist of Quad Charts and White Papers, with initial assessments leading to potential invitations for comprehensive Phase II submissions. While funding for these initiatives is currently unavailable, successful submissions will be prioritized, and awards will be based on technical merit and cost-effectiveness. The solicitation outlines topics for proposals, including automation in data analysis, cross-domain security solutions, advanced AI capabilities, and various other technology advancements pertinent to military operations. Offerors must follow specified formats for their submissions and may be awarded contracts as a result of this process, contingent upon funding availability. The document provides structured evaluation criteria emphasizing the importance of technical solutions that align with the Air Force's objectives and operational needs.
    AMIC CSO 2024 Rev2 May 2025.pdf
    The Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit proposals for innovative technologies and services aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities. The CSO aims to address capability gaps through novel commercial solutions that may not currently be utilized by the United States Air Force. Proposals will be accepted in a two-phased process with Phase I requiring Quadrant Charts and White Papers, and Phase II inviting selected offerors to submit full technical and price proposals. Funding for the topics outlined will be sought following the assessment of industry responses, emphasizing affordability in proposed solutions. Key areas of interest include cross-domain security, automated coordinate mensuration, AI/ML capabilities for cybersecurity, and strategies for managing aircraft sunshades. Offerors must follow specific formatting guidelines and provide detailed information regarding their proposed technologies, methodologies, and qualifications. The document is part of a broader initiative to bolster the USAF's readiness in various operational domains, ensuring that innovative, market-ready solutions are explored and potentially implemented to enhance national defense capabilities.
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