FA7146-21-S-C001.pdf

PART I: OVERVIEW

CSO SPONSOR: SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (SAF)

CONCEPTS, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT (COM)

AUTHORITY: Section 879 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization

Act (NOAA) [Pub. L. 114-328] "Defense Commecial Solutions Opening

Pilot Program", as implemented via DoD Class Deviation 2018-00016 dated 26 JUN 2018, and SAF/AQC Contract Policy Memo 18-C-03 dated

20 SEP 2018

OBJECTIVE: Acquire Various Innovative Commercial Items, Technologies, and

Services Using Streamlined Acquisition Procedures

COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO) SUMMARY

TITLE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENTACTIVITIES

CSO TYPE* CLOSED-OPEN TWO STEP WITH CALLS

CSO NUMBER

PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY**

FA7146-20-S-C001

DATE OF POSTING throuah 30 SEP 2025

*CSO TYPE: CLOSED-OPEN TWO STEP WITH CALLS - Means a CSO type issued in accordance with USAF guidance, and as defined in the Glossary for this particular CSO.

**PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY:

DUE DATE FOR FINAL WHITE PAPER SUBMISSIONS:

4:00PM WASHINGTON, DC LOCAL TIME, 15 AUG 2025

DUE DATE FOR FINAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS:

4:00PM WASHINGTON, DC LOCAL TIME, 15 SEP 2025

LAST DAY FOR AWARDS:

11 :59PM WASHINGTON, DC LOCAL TIME, 30 SEP 2025

APPENDIX A: "WHITE PAPER" Submission Requirements

1. INTRODUCTION

Parties interested in engaging SAF/CDM under this CSO with innovative commercial items, technologies, and/or services of interest, are required to submit a "White Paper" prior to submission of any proposal related information.

NOTE: ANY PROPOSAL SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF A WHITE PAPER,

WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT FURTHER REVIEW. ANY PROPOSAL SUBMITTED

WITHOUT THE EXPRESS REQUEST OF THE GOVERNMENT TO DO SO, WILL BE

REJECTED WITHOUT FURTHER REVIEW.

The intent of requiring submission of a White Paper first, is twofold as follows:

a. Provide the government an opportunity to quickly review the content of the White

Paper submission and gauge further interest in the concept presented, and

b. Preclude unnecessary expenditure of time, effort, resources, and costs on the part of the submitter in the preparation of a proposal that may be otherwise highly unlikely of being legitimately considered for potential funding consideration.

2. DUE DATES

"White Papers" may be submitted at any time throughout the Period of Availability of this CSO, subject to the following two conditions:

a. No White Paper will be considered if submitted after the following timeframe:

FINAL DUE DATE: 4:00PM WASHINGTON, DC LOCAL TIME, 15 AUG 2025

This cutoff date is intended to provide time for government final review of White

Paper submissions prior to the expiration date of the Period of Availability of the

CSO, which is currently 30 SEP 2025, and

b. White Papers submitted within the first 30 calendar days of posting of this CSO will be given first priority for review, proposal submission consideration interest, and potential funding opportunity.

3. "WHITE PAPER" RESTRICTIONS

There is no limit on the number of White Papers that may be submitted in response to this CSO. White Papers, consistent with the objectives of this CSO, are highly encouraged. There is no restriction on the number of White Papers that may be submitted from any single party, subject to the following conditions:

a. The government desires commercial innovation consistent with the objectives of this CSO.

APPENDIX 8: "PROPOSAL" Submission Requirements

1. INTRODUCTION

Read Appendix A first! Proposals will not be considered unless preceded by a White Paper submission. Not all White Paper submissions will result in the opportunity to submit a proposal. Proposal submissions will be preceded by a specific government request only.

2. DUE DATES

"Proposals" may be submitted at any time throughout the Period of Availability of this CSO, subject to the following two conditions:

a. No Proposal may be submitted unless preceded by a White Paper submission, and only if specifically requested by the government, and

b. No Proposal will be considered if submitted after the following timeframe:

FINAL DUE DATE: 4:00PM WASHINGTON, DC LOCAL TIME, 15 SEP 2025

3. "PROPOSAL" RESTRICTIONS

There is no limit on the number of Proposals that may be submitted by any single party, for potential government funding consideration. The principal restriction to submission of a proposal is that it MUST be preceded by a White Paper submission and it MUST be specifically requested by the government. The following additional stipulations are also listed for appropriate consideration:

a. The government desires commercial innovation consistent with the objectives of this CSO.

b. Not all proposals submitted will result in government funding.

c. The government reserves the right to select for award, all, none, some, or selected portions thereof, of proposal submissions.

d. Proposals, if funded, will result in the award of either a commercial contract, or other transaction agreement {OTA) for prototype project, per discretion of the government. (See Glossary- Summary Description of Important Terms, for additional information)

4. FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS THAT FAIL TO ADDRESS THE AREAS NOTED MAY

BE REJECTED WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNMENT CONSIDERATION. ALL

PROPOSALS WILL BE SUBMITTED WITH TWO MANDATORY VOLUMES

(VOLUME I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, AND VOLUME II - PRICE PROPOSAL), AS

INDICATED HEREIN.