ARMY OPEN SOLICITATION (AOS)
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground is running the Army Open Solicitation as a perpetual open solicitation to obtain innovative commercial technology and research and development solutions that support Army mission areas and close capability gaps. The program seeks solutions through Active Capability Gap submissions and specific Calls for Solutions, including a competitive three-phase process that moves from a five-page Solution Brief to a Live Pitch and then a full Solution Proposal. It emphasizes unclassified submissions, technical merit, schedule, and viability, with potential awards using multiple acquisition authorities and the possibility of iterative prototyping and follow-on production if a solution is successful. The solicitation remains open until canceled, while individual Calls for Solutions are posted for limited periods, and companies must have a UEI and active SAM registration; no reimbursement is provided for proposal preparation costs.