Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEM CENTER

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Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEM CENTER is seeking proposals for cutting-edge innovative research to enable new and improved Army technologies and related operational capabilities. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, MI, is the research and development facility for technology development in ground systems for the United States Armed Forces. The center's mission is to develop, integrate, demonstrate, and sustain ground vehicle systems capabilities to support Army modernization priorities and improve readiness. The GVSC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is open to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations. The research areas of interest include Power and Mobility, Autonomous Systems, Force Projection, Survivability, Electronics and Architecture, Cyber Engineering, and Software Integration. For more details, refer to the GVSC Strategy.

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) The U.S. Army is seeking innovative commercial items, technologies, or services through a competitive procedure called a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This CSO aims to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base (OIB) in areas such as Agile/flexible facilities, connected digital enterprise, advanced manufacturing, Digital Twin, automation, and cyber security. The Army recognizes the importance of investing in producibility and advanced manufacturing to support acquisition, sustainment, logistics, and overall modernization efforts. The CSO will utilize a streamlined acquisition process and simplified contract terms, resulting in FAR-based contracts awarded under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors may be awarded contracts under this CSO. For more information, refer to the full announcement attached.

Assured Mobility, and Maneuver Support for the Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC) Ground Vehicle Survivability and Protection (GVSP)

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The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking a contractor to provide engineering services focused on Assured Mobility and Maneuver Support for the Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC) Ground Vehicle Survivability and Protection (GVSP). The contract, which will be awarded on a Cost No Fee Level of Effort (LOE) basis, aims to enhance military capabilities through research and development in areas such as combat vehicle threat detection, route clearance, and vehicle survivability across diverse global terrains. This initiative is critical for advancing the Army's operational effectiveness and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment. Interested parties should contact Julie Jenkins at julie.a.jenkins27.civ@army.mil or Derek Dycio at derek.m.dycio.civ@army.mil for further details, as the contract will utilize primarily Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds, with a flexible approach to accommodate evolving technical needs.

Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Special Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) The U.S. Army is seeking to modernize its Organic Industrial Base (OIB) through the implementation of convergent manufacturing technologies. These technologies, including agile/flexible facilities, connected digital enterprise, advanced manufacturing, Digital Twin, automation, and cyber security, will enhance the Army's acquisition, sustainment, logistics, and overall modernization efforts. The Army aims to procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services through a streamlined acquisition process authorized by DFARS Subpart 212-70. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) will result in FAR-based contracts awarded under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors may be awarded contracts under this CSO. The selection of proposals will be based on a review by scientific, technological, or other subject matter experts. The place of performance for this procurement is Texarkana, TX 75505, USA. For more information, please contact Gary Richardson at gary.richardson4.civ@army.mil or Adam Ragland at adam.s.ragland.civ@army.mil.

Civil Works Strategic Focus Areas Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking commercial solutions for Civil Works Strategic Focus Areas. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is looking for innovative and feasible solutions to address agency challenges and enhance mission effectiveness. The contracts will be firm-fixed price and treated as commercial. The submission deadline is May 22, 2025, at 4:00 pm CT. For more details and submission instructions, visit https://www.erdcwerx.org/civil-works-cso/.

Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) SLD 30

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Solicitation Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) for Miscellaneous Items. The CSO is authorized by Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2022-O0007. The purpose of this CSO is to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements. The USSF intends to obtain "innovative" solutions or potential new capabilities that enhance or streamline USSF mission capabilities. This CSO will remain open for Calls indefinitely with an annual update. The Government reserves the right to award all, part, or none of the proposals received. Each Call will be announced on SAM.gov and other media, and may result in the award of a FAR Part 12 contract or an OTA. The Calls will contain broadly defined Areas of Interest (AOIs) and more specific problem topic interest areas. The Government is not obligated to make any awards as a result of this CSO and/or Calls issued under this CSO, and all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has posted a Solicitation notice for SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening. This procurement is for National Defense R&D services, defense-related activities, and applied research. The service/item being procured is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). CSO is typically used for acquiring innovative commercial technologies or services that can meet specific government needs. The CSO has an initial submittal date of 4/26/2021 and will remain open until September 2022. For more details, refer to the attachment section of the notice. For any inquiries, contact Kevin T. Adams at kevin.adams.20@us.af.mil or 3012034766.

Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) is soliciting proposals for the modernization of its Organic Industrial Base (OIB) through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This initiative aims to procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services that enhance manufacturing processes, logistics, and cyber security, with a focus on advanced manufacturing capabilities and automation. The selected solutions will play a crucial role in improving operational efficiency and safety for military assets, particularly in the testing and verification processes for military vehicles. Interested parties must submit written solution briefs by September 30, 2024, and are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (sam.gov) to participate. For further inquiries, contact the primary email at usarmy.rrad.acc.mbx.cso@army.mil.

Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE: The Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is seeking innovative technology advances and solutions to reduce Air Force sustainment and operational costs, improve mission readiness, and expand Air Force capabilities. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) serves as the overarching solicitation, with specific Calls to be published at the RSO's discretion. The CSO will remain open for Calls until September 30, 2022, and can result in the award of FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 2371b. The RSO is interested in responses from traditional and nontraditional defense contractors, large and small businesses, and research institutions. The CSO aims to streamline the acquisition process, reduce timelines, and acquire new, innovative solutions to meet the RSO's Technology Focus Areas. Interested parties should monitor the Special Notice and the RSO website for updates and specific calls.

AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening

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AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening is a Special Notice issued by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE. The notice is for the establishment of a modern Data Operations (DataOps) solution to support critical national security systems. The objective is to deliver an enduring, secure, robust, efficient, responsive, agile, elastic, and extensible classified DataOps solution. The notice states that AFLCMC is open to the identification of technologies useful for modernizing DataOps for sophisticated security and weapon systems. The notice also mentions that the CSO may result in the award of FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 4022, through Calls via Amendments to the CSO. The notice emphasizes that no proposals or white papers are being requested at this time, and they will be requested via Calls published under the CSO solicitation. AFLCMC is interested in capabilities from all interested vendors, including traditional defense contractors, nontraditional defense contractors, large businesses, small businesses, and research institutions. The notice highlights that many of the critical national security systems operate in varying classification environments, including highly classified environments. The CSO seeks to fund innovative technologies that propose new solutions to expand AFLCMC's capabilities as it relates to modern DataOps Focus Areas. The notice also mentions the Technology Focus Areas, which include Hybrid Cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS; Information Transport; Fielding Operations; Crypto-Net Managements/Commercial Solutions for Classified; Network Operations Center (NOC) / Security Operations Center (SOC); and Help Desk. The notice provides definitions for terms such as CSO with Calls, Open Period Calls, Closed Calls, Areas of Interest/Focus Areas, White Paper, and Prototype Project. It states that the CSO may result in the award of prototype projects and that the Government reserves the right to award a FAR Part 12 contract or an Other Transaction (OT) under 10 U.S.C. 4022 agreement, or no award at all. The notice also mentions that the CSO will have Closed Calls, which can be either a one-step or two-step process, and that AFLCMC is not obligated to make any awards and all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

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