SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening

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Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7146-21-S-C001 for Defense-related activities CSO DESCRIPTION / OBJECTIVES. Federal Agency Name. Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Summary FA7146-21-S-C001 Title: CDM Defense-related activities Type: Closed/Open Two-Step CSO with Calls Open Period: Initiation to 1 September 2026 (for receipt of White Papers) Ordering Period: Initiation to 30 September 2026 Purpose. This CSO is initiated under the Defense Commercial Solutions Offering Pilot Program (DARS Tracking Number: 2018-O0016), as authorized by Section 879 of the NDAA for FY17 (Pub. L. 114-328). CSOs allow for competitive selection of innovative commercial items, technologies, and services if the award results from: �� A CSO that is general in nature identifying areas of mission or technical interest, including criteria for selecting proposals and soliciting the participation of all Contractors capable of satisfying the Government's needs �� A technical evaluation by subject matter/technical experts. A CSO may be used to award a contract or an Other Transaction that meets the definition of innovative as: any technology, process or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission; or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date. The Government may issue Amendments to this CSO during the Open Period to change or correct content, as needed. The Government may also issue Calls during the Open Period requesting targeted White Papers for a specific Objective, Focus Area, and/or capability. CDM seeks innovative commercial solutions or new capabilities that fulfill its requirements, close existing capability gaps, and/or offer technological advancements in meeting the Objectives and Focus Areas detailed in the CSO attachment. Eligibility. This CSO i…

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