NAVWAR Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: N00039-25-S-0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMSSAN DIEGO, CA, 92110-3127, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), is seeking innovative commercial technologies via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to enhance information warfare capabilities for naval and joint military operations. This initiative aims to procure solutions that align with specific Areas of Interest (AOI) related to NAVWAR's technology portfolios, utilizing a streamlined three-phase model that includes Solution Briefs, Pitch Sessions, and Proposal submissions. The CSO process, running from June 4, 2025, to June 3, 2030, emphasizes collaboration and encourages teaming arrangements among diverse entities, with evaluations based on the relevance, innovation, and technical feasibility of proposed solutions. Interested parties should submit unclassified solutions and comply with cybersecurity and intellectual property regulations, with further details available on the NAVWAR CSO website. For inquiries, contact Alexander Holtet at alexander.holtet@navy.mil or Christopher J Murr at christopher.j.murr.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Alexander Holtet
    alexander.holtet@navy.mil
    Christopher J Murr
    christopher.j.murr.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVWAR) has announced a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to procure innovative commercial technologies. This initiative aims to enhance information warfare capabilities and supports naval and joint military operations. The CSO process spans from June 4, 2025, to June 3, 2030, allowing for a competitive solicitation of commercial products through a streamlined three-phase model: Solution Briefs, Pitch Sessions, and Proposal submissions. The government aims to rapidly acquire solutions aligned with specific Areas of Interest (AOI) related to NAVWAR's various technology portfolios. Investment is structured under firm-fixed price or fixed-price incentive contracts, with potential awards made through Other Transaction Agreements or simplified acquisitions. Key criteria for evaluation include relevance and innovation of proposed solutions, as well as the technical feasibility demonstrated in the Solution Briefs and subsequent phases. All submissions must be unclassified, and pertinent compliance with cybersecurity and intellectual property regulations is required. Emphasizing collaboration, the CSO encourages teaming arrangements, enabling diverse entities to respond to individual AOIs effectively. Overall, this initiative represents NAVWAR's commitment to leveraging commercial innovation for national defense objectives.
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