16th Air Force Commercial Solutions Opening

The 16th Air Force is seeking innovative automation solutions for identifying and prioritizing Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber for USAF Task Critical Assets, as part of a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call. Submissions should aim for technologies that can be demonstrated within a year, utilize existing accredited automation tools, and adhere to established military guidance. The process consists of a two-step proposal submission, with evaluation based on technical merit, relevance, and overall value, subject to funding availability.

The 16th Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit innovative proposals that address various operational topics, including electromagnetic warfare, information operations, multi-domain innovations, and cybersecurity, among others. Proposals will be considered for award based on specific Calls issued under this solicitation, though it does not guarantee funding or awards. Participants must comply with cybersecurity requirements and ensure SAM registration for eligibility to bid on government proposals.

The 16th Air Force (16AF) has released a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call focused on advancing "Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber Automation" aimed at enhancing the Air Force Information Network (AFIN). The CSO seeks innovative automation solutions to identify and prioritize Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) impacting Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and integrating these into the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) on SIPRNet. Proposals must conform to existing guidance by the Joint Force Headquarters-DODIN. The solicitation outlines a two-step submission process where interested vendors submit Quad Charts and White Papers, assessed based on technical merit, relevance to 16AF goals, and funding availability. Successful submissions may lead to contracts or other transaction awards, evaluated on a competitive basis with selected participants potentially invited for a more detailed Step II proposal. The 16AF emphasizes leveraging existing technologies for rapid deployment and aims for prototypes or demonstrable solutions within one year, although longer timelines can be justified. This initiative reflects the government’s intent to enhance cybersecurity capabilities through innovative commercial solutions.

The 16th Air Force is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Solicitation, FA7037-23-S-C0001, to pursue innovative solutions that enhance mission capabilities through advanced technologies. This CSO allows for competitive contract awards under a framework to solicit proposals addressing various defined topics, including Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, Multi-Domain Innovation, and Cybersecurity. Each solicitation emphasizes the need for novel technologies or applications that close capability gaps or introduce new advancements. While the CSO does not currently request proposals, potential offerors are encouraged to monitor for future Calls, which will detail specific topics, evaluation criteria, and instructions for submission. Responders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet cybersecurity standards as specified. Price evaluations will ensure fairness and reasonableness, supported by market research. Overall, the CSO aims to leverage innovative commercial capabilities to respond to emerging defense needs effectively and efficiently.

The 16th Air Force’s Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0003 focuses on the modernization of the Joint Command Language Program Manager Database (JCD) to enhance the management of language training for Cryptologic Language Analysts (CLAs). The Air Force Cryptologic Office seeks innovative solutions, including AI integration, to improve tracking, scheduling, and reporting of CLA training history and qualifications. This competitive solicitation encourages proposals addressing specific technology objectives outlined in the document, which include data presentation and predictive analysis of training effectiveness. The submission process consists of a two-step evaluation, starting with Quad Charts and White Papers due by May 9, 2025, followed by invitations for full proposals based on initial evaluations. The document emphasizes the importance of providing unclassified information and outlines the selection criteria, focusing on technical merit and relevance to the Air Force mission. Successful proposals may receive funding, contingent on available resources. Overall, this CSO Call aims to leverage mature technologies to advance language training capabilities vital for national security.

The 16th Air Force is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation (FA7037-23-S-C0001) aimed at acquiring innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to close capability gaps and enhance mission capabilities. The CSO, authorized by DoD Class Deviation 2022-O0007, allows for competitive contract awards based on proposals evaluated by subject-matter experts; however, no immediate white papers or proposals are requested, and funding is not currently available. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor announcements on SAM.gov. The CSO emphasizes various areas of interest, including topics such as Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, Cybersecurity, and Multi-Domain Innovation. Each topic outlines specific objectives and seeks novel solutions to improve operational effectiveness across domains. To engage with this solicitation, responders must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate compliance with cybersecurity standards. Price evaluations will focus on fairness and reasonableness, supported by market research. Overall, this CSO framework presents a structured opportunity for innovation to meet the evolving needs of the U.S. Air Force.

The 16th Air Force has issued Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0005, FA7037-23-S-C0001, seeking innovative solutions for Air Force Information Network (AFIN) operations and Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and DCO-Internal Defense Measures (DCO-IDM). The objective is to enhance the Department of the Air Force’s Information Network (DAFIN) against evolving cyber threats. The Air Force aims to improve resource allocation, address critical skill gaps, enhance training, strengthen defensive cyber capabilities, and expand DAFIN cyberspace mission support. Proposals are sought for intelligent security operations, adaptive network infrastructure, automated system administration, proactive cybersecurity governance, and strategic project management and training. The submission process involves a two-step evaluation, starting with a Quad Chart and White Paper, followed by an invitation for full proposals. The deadline for Step I submissions is January 26, 2026.

The 16th Air Force's Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0006, FA7037-23-S-C0001, seeks innovative commercial solutions for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) with a specific focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Threat Data Support. The 57th Intelligence Squadron (57 IS) requires new capabilities to produce foreign-releasable threat parametric data for the Combat Support Database (CSDB), used in U.S. mission planning and by allied nations. The solicitation follows a two-step submission process: initial Quad Charts and White Papers, followed by invited full proposals. The objective is to enhance CSDB data production speed and accuracy by leveraging new technologies for threat data files, including radar, Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), and Air Defense Artillery (ADA) systems, from various classification levels. Proposals should identify novel solutions for threat data production, utilizing approved sources and delivering machine-readable Technical ELINT Reference Format (TERF) files. Funding is anticipated for efforts with 1-5 year periods of performance in Fiscal Year 2026, with awards based on technical merit, importance to the 16th Air Force mission, and fund availability. Contracts will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or Fixed Price Incentive (FPI).

The 16th Air Force (AF) is seeking innovative commercial solutions for the Air Force Information Network (AFIN) Premise Wiring Architectural Design (PWAD) for Building 2000 at JBSA Lackland, Texas. This competitive solicitation, issued under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call, aims to modernize the building's premise wiring infrastructure. The project involves removing existing unused cabling and installing new Cat 6A Shielded Twisted Pair copper cables for the NIPRNET and OM4 fiber optic cables for classified networks (SIPRNET, AFSCI, NSA). The architectural design must accommodate a 20% increase in user capacity, comply with various federal, military, and commercial standards, and integrate seamlessly with an ongoing HVAC modernization project. Offerors will undergo a two-step submission process, starting with quad charts and white papers due by March 31, 2026. Selected offerors will be invited to submit full technical and price proposals. All awards are subject to funding availability.

The 16th Air Force is seeking innovative commercial solutions for a WAPS (Weighted Airman Promotion System) Scheduling Tool to replace the current Excel-based process. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call, FA7037-23-S-C001-0004, Topic 007, aims to implement a modern, power platform-based solution for the 707 FSS/FSD Air Force Education Center testing department. The tool should manage test scheduling, handle exceptions, streamline communication, and comply with GCC High environmental standards. The solicitation uses a two-step proposal process: Step I requires Quad Charts and White Papers by September 8, 2025, for initial evaluation of technical merit, mission importance, and fund availability. Selected offerors will be invited to Step II to submit full technical and price proposals, including a Statement of Work. Awards are subject to funding availability and will be in the form of contracts or other transactions, with periods of performance ranging from 1-5 years. The government encourages unclassified submissions and will evaluate proposals based on technical competence and capability.

The 16th Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Solicitation, FA7037-23-S-C0001, to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO operates as an umbrella solicitation, under which specific "Calls" will be issued for proposals, with funding subject to availability. The solicitation outlines a one-step or two-step evaluation process for proposals and emphasizes that unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Key areas of interest include Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, Digital Communications, Multi-Domain Innovation, Weather and Climate Resources, ISR, AFIN, Geophysics and Seismology, Air and Space, DEW, Nuclear Materials Analysis, Materials Modeling, Enterprise Integration, Asset Management, and High-Performance Cloud Computing. Cybersecurity requirements, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and SAM registration with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), are mandatory for offerors. Prices will be determined fair and reasonable through market research.

The 16th Air Force has issued Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0005, FA7037-23-S-C001, seeking innovative solutions for the Air Force Information Network (AFIN) and Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO) to enhance cybersecurity and operational efficiency. The initiative, named Operations Support Cyberspace Awareness and Response Services (OSCARS), addresses challenges such as inefficient resource allocation, skill gaps, and the need for improved defensive cyber capabilities within the Department of the Air Force's Information Network (DAFIN). The CSO is a two-step competitive solicitation. Step I requires a Quad Chart and White Paper submission by February 3, 2026, outlining proposed technical solutions. Step II involves an invitation to submit a full technical and price proposal. The Air Force is particularly interested in solutions related to intelligent security operations, adaptive network infrastructure, automated system administration, proactive cybersecurity governance, and strategic project management and training.

The 16th Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation, FA7037-23-S-C0001, to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO acts as an umbrella solicitation, under which specific 'Calls' will be issued for white papers and proposals. The process is two-step: white paper submission followed by an invitation for full proposals for selected offerors. The government is not obligated to make awards, and funding availability is a factor. Key areas of interest include Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, Multi-Domain Innovation, ISR, AFIN, Geophysics, Air and Space, DEW, Nuclear Materials Analysis, Materials Modeling, Enterprise Integration, Asset Management, Cloud Computing, and Defense Cyberspace Operations. Offerors must be registered in SAM and meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Price will be determined fair and reasonable primarily through market research.

The 16th Air Force is seeking innovative, AI-enabled commercial solutions to transform its enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call, FA7037-23-S-C0001, targets advanced capabilities for the Air Force Information Network (AFIN) and Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Defense Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defense Measures (DCO-IDM). The objective is to deploy an integrated AI-ESOC solution at the 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron through a pilot program. The desired capabilities include agentic behavioral analytics and threat detection, autonomous SOC investigation and tasking, and on-site systems integration and sustainment. Solutions must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher. The solicitation follows a two-step submission process: initial Quad Charts and White Papers (due by April 1, 2026), followed by invited full proposals. The government anticipates a single award for an end-to-end integrated solution.

This document outlines a comprehensive data dictionary for various systems, likely intended for government RFPs, grants, or similar projects. It details extensive categories of information, including system information (emitter/weapon names, functions, detection/designation/launch times), DIEQP information (various associated DIEQPs and nomenclatures for radar, missiles, AAA, and platforms), and power characteristics (transmission line loss, system losses, radar waveform). The file also covers detailed technical specifications for transmitters (peak power, duty cycle), antenna characteristics (polarization, number of beams, pattern, beamwidth, aperture distribution, null and sidelobe levels/positions, coverage, gain, backlobe, dimensions, height, elevation angles), and scan characteristics (type, period limits, slew rate, illumination time). Further sections delve into pulse duration, PRI, PRF, radio frequency, receiver specifications (radome loss, clutter improvement factor, noise figure, discernible signal, line loss, noise bandwidths), and IF amplifier bandwidths. Advanced processing techniques are detailed, including single pulse processing (detection loss), sensitivity time control, pulse compression (ratio, gain, weighting function), doppler processing (coherent interval, filter response, bandwidth, coverage), and integration (pulses on target, pre/post-detection pulses/gain, effective number of pulses, S/N ratio). Moving Target Indication (improvement factor) and Target Tracking (drop track threshold) are also included. Finally, the document specifies performance metrics for range (max detection, min effective, max unambiguous, max scope/processing) and velocity (max unambiguous, min/max range of response, min/max detectable). It also provides detailed categories for Missile Information (DIEQP, range, launch angle, guidance, seeker info, intercept range, performance metrics like altitude, firing doctrine, intercept assessment, delays, time to go, intra-salvo time, coast time, speed, flyout time, offset, track quality, physical characteristics, and propulsion information) and Air Defense Artillery (DIEQP, caliber, tactical/vertical/horizontal ranges, delays, muzzle velocity, and rate of fire). The document serves as a detailed reference for specifying and evaluating complex defense-related systems.

The 16th Air Force's Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0006 (FA7037-23-S-C0001) seeks innovative commercial solutions for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), specifically for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Threat Data Support. The 57th Intelligence Squadron (57 IS) requires new capabilities to produce foreign-releasable threat parametric data for the Combat Support Database (CSDB), used by the U.S. and allied nations for mission planning. The CSO outlines a two-step proposal process: Step I requires Quad Charts and White Papers focusing on technical merit and mission importance, due by March 4, 2026. Selected Offerors will be invited to Step II for full technical and price proposals, including a Statement of Work. The 57 IS aims to fund efforts in Fiscal Year 2026 for 1-5 years, focusing on technologies that improve CSDB data production speed and accuracy by leveraging various intelligence sources and delivering machine-readable TERF files.

The 16th Air Force (AF) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0009 (FA7037-23-S-C0001) for innovative approaches to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operational Manning Support (OMS). The 616th Operations Center (OC) requires comprehensive, multi-disciplinary operational support for its Command and Control (C2) mission. This competitive solicitation seeks proposals for technologies and methods in six core capability areas: Program Management, Operations Support, All-Source ISRD/Plans/Strategy, Data Science and Modeling, Targeting Support, and Project Management. The process involves a two-step submission: Step I requires Quad Charts and White Papers, which will be evaluated based on technical merit, importance to the 16th AF mission, and fund availability. Select offerors will then be invited to Step II to submit full technical and price proposals. The government anticipates a single award in the form of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or Fixed Price Incentive (FPI) contract, subject to funding availability. Submissions are due by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.

The 16th Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation, FA7037-23-S-C0001, to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO acts as an umbrella solicitation for various

The 16th Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) – Call 0010 (FA7037-23-S-C0001) seeking innovative solutions for the Air Force Information Network (AFIN) Long Haul Communications - Integrated Support (LHC-IS). The purpose of this CSO is to solicit proposals for technologies that can prevent, detect, and repel cyber-attacks, enhance system intrusion prevention, advance global communications network infrastructure, and improve computer hardware and software capabilities. The solicitation outlines a two-step submission process, starting with Quad Charts and White Papers due by May 18, 2026, followed by invited full proposals. The government anticipates a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a seven-year period of performance, starting in Fiscal Year 2027. Key capability needs include enterprise long-haul communications management and analysis, comprehensive circuit management and provisioning support, full lifecycle support for TCOSS/TCATS applications, mobile satellite service management, effective program and contract management, and enterprise financial support for long-haul communications. Awards will be made based on technical merit, importance to the 16th Air Force mission, and funding availability.

The 16th Air Force (AF) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0011 (FA7037-23-S-C0001) seeking innovative technical and analytical support to enhance the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) capabilities. The CSO focuses on advancing DAF CSSP services for critical Air Force and Combatant Command missions, emphasizing a roadmap for people, processes, and technology to operationalize CSSP functions. Key areas include modernizing the Air Force Information Network (AFIN), enterprise-wide integration, asset and lifecycle management, secure cloud computing, and Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO). The solicitation seeks solutions for threat detection, risk management, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI/ML. This two-step submission process requires initial white papers and quad charts, with selected offerors invited to submit full proposals.

The 16th Air Force has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation, FA7037-23-S-C0001, to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO acts as an overarching framework for future 'Calls' that will request proposals for specific topic areas. The Air Force is seeking innovative solutions across 19 diverse areas, including Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, Multi-Domain Innovation, Cybersecurity, AI, and Battle Management. Proposals will follow a two-step process: initial white paper and quad-chart submission, followed by an invitation for full proposals. All potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and adhere to cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC certification. The government reserves the right to make no awards and any awards are subject to fund availability.

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 16th Air Force Civil Engineering Division (A4C), has issued Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 0012 (FA7037-23-S-C0001) under Topic 012: Materials Modeling and Analysis. The primary objective is to acquire innovative Commercial Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and analysis software to assess, simulate, and predict 3D thermal conditions and airflow dynamics within critical, government-operated data centers. To satisfy strict data sovereignty and security regulations, the proposed software must perform all computational solving locally on government-furnished equipment without any cloud-based or external connectivity. Key capabilities sought include rapid model construction utilizing a reusable drag-and-drop infrastructure library, the ability to simulate complex failure scenarios (such as loss of cooling redundancy), and simulation validation against physical sensor data. The government is targeting solutions that meet a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 8 and plans to fund successful efforts in Fiscal Year 2026 with performance periods spanning one to five years. This solicitation follows a two-step submission process. In Step I, interested offerors must submit a one-page Quad Chart and a two-page White Paper via email by July 31, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated based on technical merit, mission importance, and fund availability. Only selected offerors will be invited to Step II to submit a full technical and price proposal, which may result in Firm Fixed Price or Fixed Price Incentive contracts, or Other Transaction agreements.