AFTAC Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) 2024

AFTAC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2024

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Dept Of Defense

AFTAC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2024 is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice issued by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE. The procurement target is professional, scientific, and technical services related to national defense R&D services, defense-related activities, and experimental development. The service/item being procured is various technology approaches to meet the technology objectives of Air Force Technical Application Center (AFTAC). AFTAC is seeking new capabilities in nuclear treaty monitoring, advanced detection technologies for counter-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and other applied technologies. The notice provides specific technology topics for proposals and mentions the possibility of awarding contracts or other transactions. The place of performance is Patrick AFB, Florida, in the United States. The primary contact for this procurement is Shawna Kettell, and the secondary contact is David Dike.

AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Dept Of Defense

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This CSO is part of the AFWERX Challenge Program and individual Calls against the CSO will be posted under this notice, as well as afwerxchallenge.com. The CSO is seeking commercial solutions for national defense R&D services, atomic energy defense activities, and applied research.

AF CyberWorx Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Dept Of Defense

The U.S. Air Force's AF CyberWorx division seeks innovative commercial technologies and approaches through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation. The division aims to harness cutting-edge solutions in five critical areas: modern product development, communications, distributed computing, emerging technologies, and portfolio modernization. This solicitation, outlined in FA7000-23-S-C001Amendment+0003.pdf, is an ongoing, competitive process, inviting submissions with no specified deadlines. Solution briefs and quad charts are required for a chance to pitch directly to the Air Force, with the most promising selections leading to full proposal submissions. Contact Gary Monson or Dom Carusone for more information on this exciting opportunity to contribute to the Air Force's future capability advancement.

AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening

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Dept Of Defense

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.

SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening

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Dept Of Defense

The Department of Defense, through the Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), is soliciting innovative commercial solutions via the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7146-21-S-C001. This initiative aims to acquire cutting-edge technologies and services that address defense-related activities, with a focus on closing capability gaps and enhancing technological advancements. The CSO follows a two-step process requiring interested vendors to first submit a White Paper for preliminary evaluation, with the open period for submissions lasting until September 1, 2025, and the final proposal submission deadline set for September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Kevin T. Adams at kevin.adams.20@us.af.mil or by phone at (301) 203-4766.

16th Air Force Commercial Solutions Opening

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Dept Of Defense

The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative solutions, technologies, and services aimed at enhancing mission capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF). This initiative, authorized under Department of Defense Class Deviation 2022-O0007, seeks to address capability gaps and foster advancements in areas such as Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, Multi-Domain Innovation, and Cloud Computing. Interested vendors are invited to submit proposals in response to specific Calls, with the current Call 0001 focused on "Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber Automation," open for submissions until January 31, 2024. For further inquiries, potential responders can contact Carissa Heuertz or Lisa Anderson at 16af.cso.workflow@us.af.mil. Note that funding is not currently available, and the government retains the right to award none, part, or all submissions based on evaluations and funding availability.

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) SLD 45

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Dept Of Defense

The Department of Defense (DEPT OF DEFENSE) is seeking commercial solutions for the Eastern Range (SLD 45) and Western Range (SLD 30) at Patrick AFB, FL (placeofperformancecity, placeofperformancestate). This Commercial Solution Opening (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 for the USSF mission capabilities. The USSF intends to obtain "innovative" solutions or potential new capabilities that enhance or streamline their mission capabilities. This CSO will remain open for Calls indefinitely with an annual update and can result in the award of FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 4002 and 4003. The Government reserves the right to award all, part, or none of the proposals received. Specific instructions, dates, times, Areas of Interest (AOIs), evaluation criteria, and proposal instructions will be provided in each Call issued under this CSO. The Calls will be announced on SAM.gov and other media platforms. 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.

Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) SLD 30

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Dept Of Defense

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.

AIR COMBAT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (ACC HQ) ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION CENTER (AMIC) COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)

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Dept Of Defense

The Department of Defense, through the Air Combat Command Headquarters (ACC HQ), is soliciting proposals for innovative commercial technologies and services via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities. This solicitation seeks to address capability gaps and advance technologies relevant to managing combat airpower and intelligence systems, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, data security, and workflow automation. The selected proposals will undergo a two-phased submission process, with evaluations based on technical merit and alignment with ACC’s objectives, although funding is not currently allocated. Interested parties are encouraged to submit Quad Charts and White Papers, and any inquiries should be directed to ACCAMIC.MFT.CSO@us.af.mil.

AIR FORCE CRYPTOLOGIC OFFICE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING

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Dept Of Defense

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO), is seeking innovative commercial solutions to enhance capabilities in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO), and digital communications via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under notice FA7037-21-S-C001. The objective is to leverage mature technologies for field demonstrations within a year, with a focus on open architecture approaches and technological maturity. This initiative is crucial for advancing national defense capabilities through public-private partnerships in technology development, with funding anticipated to range from $50,000 to $50 million. Interested parties should contact Carissa Heuertz at carissa.heuertz@us.af.mil or Dr. Lisa Anderson at lisa.anderson.4@us.af.mil for further details on proposal submissions and requirements.

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