This document addresses questions regarding CSO FA700025SC001 Call 001, focusing on Strategic Admissions Outreach for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Key clarifications include the definition of a “Name Buy” as purchasing student contact information and standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) from test proctors, which USAFA requires. Offerors are directed to attachments for Quad Chart templates and instructions for including assumptions in ROM estimates. Submissions may be marked proprietary, with access limited to internal government reviewers. The document clarifies that performance metrics are not yet established, as Phase I aims to identify innovative solutions, and future KPIs will be contract-specific. Vendors can include professional service FTEs in their solutions. USAFA receives approximately 10,000 applications annually, with a mean SAT score of 1380 and ACT score of 30, but no aspirational application volumes or test score goals are provided, as these will depend on the solutions presented in the CSO Call phases.

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued Call 002 under its Rapid Acquisition Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA700025SC001, seeking proposals for passive and AI-enabled exoskeleton technology. This initiative, USAFA-002, Academics, aims to enhance warfighter lethality by improving endurance, situational awareness, and mission effectiveness. USAFA is interested in lightweight, wearable, full and lower extremity exoskeletons that provide strength and endurance assistance, have their own power source, and feature intuitive, customizable software. Key requirements include user-initiated movement, flexible motion, multi-user calibration, and ease of donning/doffing without medical assistance. Essential physical characteristics specify freestanding operation, at least 4 hours of battery life with hip/waist/back/leg-attached power supplies, adjustable hip buckles (20-42 inches), and accommodation for users up to 275 lbs. Submissions, consisting of Quad Charts and Solution Briefs, are due by September 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM MDT and will be evaluated based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability. The submission process involves two or three phases, with the government reserving the right to proceed directly to Phase III. Interested offerors should contact 10CONS.PKB.CSO@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil with questions.

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking proposals for AI-enabled exoskeleton technology to enhance warfighter capabilities. This Rapid Acquisition Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 002, FA700025SC001, focuses on lightweight, wearable, full and lower extremity exoskeletons providing strength and endurance assistance. Key requirements include an independent power source, intuitive software adaptable to user movements, and calibration for various users. The exoskeletons must allow user-initiated movement, flexible motion, and be suitable for individual function without medical supervision. Essential physical characteristics include freestanding operation, at least 4 hours of battery power, adjustable hip buckles (20-42 inches), and accommodating users up to 275 lbs. Proposals are due by September 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM MDT and should include Quad Charts and Solution Briefs. Submissions will be evaluated on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability.

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued Call 001 under its Rapid Acquisition Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA700025SC001, seeking innovative outreach solutions to increase admissions. The USAFA aims to maximize its reach to prospective students, inspire interest, and empower them to pursue appointments, ultimately increasing the yearly class size of 1200 Cadets. The focused interest period is open until August 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a projected performance period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2029. USAFA is looking for vendors capable of utilizing innovative outreach services and technology to achieve these goals. Submissions should present combinations of methods, capabilities, and new technological solutions for outreach, addressing aspects such as increasing applications and standardized test scores, providing real-time data analytics, identifying target audiences, creating communication streams for prospective students and parents (including personalized campaigns and deadline awareness), strategic name-buy purchases, and integrating new technology. Contractors must have experience with college application services, the capability to purchase student name-buys, and transmit data compatible with USAFA's Salesforce CRM system. The submission process involves two or three phases, starting with Quad Charts and Solution Briefs, which will be evaluated based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability. Submissions must be unclassified and sent to 10CONS.PKB.CSO@us.af.mil. Contact information for questions is also provided.

The document outlines the specifics of the U.S. Air Force Academy's (USAFA) solicitation for innovative solutions in strategic admissions outreach, identified as Call 001. It addresses several key inquiries about the process and requirements for potential vendors. A "name buy" is defined as purchasing student contact information for outreach purposes, essential as USAFA aims to enhance its applicant pool. Vendors may submit proprietary materials and include various assumptions in their proposals. The current application volume is approximately 10,000 annually, with no set aspirational goals for future applications or standardized test scores. USAFA is evaluating proposals based on innovative capabilities rather than predefined performance metrics. While professional services may be included in solutions, their necessity is not mandated. Overall, the focus is on finding effective outreach solutions to improve admissions without imposing specific constraints on vendors regarding scoring or application targets.

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued RAPID ACQUISITION CSO CALL 001 (FA700025SC001) to seek innovative outreach solutions aimed at enhancing student recruitment for prospective cadets. This call for proposals will remain open until August 4, 2025, focusing on strategies that inspire interest in joining the Academy, targeting an annual class size of 1,200. Vendors are expected to develop methods that improve the application process, standardized test scores, and enhance outreach through real-time data analytics. This includes personalized communication, strategic marketing, and the integration of new technologies to efficiently connect with applicants and their families throughout the application cycle. Proposals must be submitted in a structured format consisting of Quad Charts and Solution Briefs by the specified deadline, adhering to evaluations based on technical merit and relevance to USAFA's needs. The government retains discretion over funding decisions and may choose to fund none, some, or all proposals. Overall, this effort demonstrates USAFA's commitment to innovating its admissions outreach processes to successfully attract prospective cadets.

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7000-25-S-C001, seeking innovative commercial technologies and services to fulfill its mission of developing leaders for the Air Force and Space Force. This CSO focuses on four key areas: Leadership, Academics, Fitness, and Professionalism. The solicitation is a "CSO with Calls," meaning specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) will be announced later through amendments. The submission process involves up to three phases: an initial Quad Chart and Solution Brief, followed by an invited pitch session, and finally, a full technical, cost, and Statement of Work (SOW) proposal. Awards may result in prototype projects or FAR Part 12 commercial contracts, with the potential for follow-on production contracts. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability. Interested offerors should monitor www.sam.gov for specific calls and amendments.

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to seek innovative commercial technologies aimed at fulfilling its mission of developing leaders of character for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. This CSO, FA7000-25-S-C001, outlines a competitive solicitation process for proposals that align with specific Areas of Interest (AoI), enhancing leadership, academic rigor, fitness, and professionalism among cadets. The CSO adopts a phased proposal submission approach, encouraging prospective offerors to initially submit Quad Charts and Solutions Briefs. Selected candidates may be invited for pitch sessions and full proposals, with evaluations focusing on technical merit, relevance to USAFA objectives, and funding availability. The document emphasizes the urgency for innovative solutions, as funds are not currently available, and details the necessity for offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The CSO highlights four main AoI categories: enhancing leadership skills, academic excellence, holistic fitness, and professionalism in warfare. All submissions are subject to evaluation against predetermined criteria, and the government maintains discretion over funding, ensuring that selected proposals reflect the best overall value for the Academy's objectives.