Commerical Solutions Opening - GRL
ID: W9132V25SC001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a74a8c3f71cf48d1a48ff0c0a02cc6b7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL), is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial technologies and services. The solicitation aims to enhance mission command environments, develop full 3D mapping capabilities, and advance remote sensing technologies, inviting proposals for both existing technologies and new applications that address geospatial capabilities. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical innovation, relevance to agency needs, and pricing, with a maximum of two submission volumes allowed. The solicitation is open until June 30, 2026, and interested parties can contact Anna Crawford at Anna.Crawford@usace.army.mil or LaShanda Areghan at lashanda.d.areghan@usace.army.mil for further information.

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    Anna Crawford
    Anna.Crawford@usace.army.mil
    LaShanda Areghan
    lashanda.d.areghan@usace.army.mil
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    GRL CSO W9132V25S001_FY25_Renewal.pdf
    The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation to acquire innovative commercial technologies and services for the Department of Defense. The focus areas include enhancing mission command environments, full 3D mapping capabilities, and advanced remote sensing technologies. Solutions can be existing technologies or new applications addressing geospatial capabilities. Submissions must include technical details and pricing, with a maximum of two volumes covering a cover letter, a technical brief, a pitch deck, and a price proposal. Proposals will be evaluated using a one-step process assessing technical innovation, importance to agency needs, and available funding. Awards will be based on fair and reasonable pricing, with contracts expected to be firm-fixed price. The process emphasizes transparency, allowing for a potential two-step demonstration evaluation if necessary. The solicitation remains open for submissions until June 30, 2026, and the government maintains the right to select none of the submissions if desired. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to advancing geospatial and remote sensing capabilities through collaboration with commercial entities.
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