Kessel Run DevSecOps Commercial Solutions Opening
Open Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA8730-22-S-C001
- Agency
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AFLCMC Hanscom AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Kessel Run DevSecOps Commercial Solutions Opening is a Special Notice issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base. Posted on November 29, 2022, this umbrella Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) establishes a framework for the government to partner with industry on innovative DevSecOps services and related technologies. The solicitation serves as a foundation for the Kessel Run program, which aims to deliver cutting-edge commercial technology solutions directly to warfighters. Multiple awards are anticipated under this vehicle, with specific requirements and calls to be issued as needs arise. The Notice remains open through September 30, 2027, providing an extended window for contractor participation.
The primary objective of this CSO is to create a mechanism for innovative collaboration between the Air Force and commercial industry in the software and DevSecOps domain. Prospective contractors should note that future Calls issued against this umbrella solicitation will define specific areas of interest, proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, data rights, and contract terms, potentially utilizing one-step, multi-step, open, or closed proposal processes. Individual awards under this vehicle are not expected to exceed $100 million and may take the form of FAR Part 12 contracts, FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions, Other Transaction Agreements, or follow-on production contracts. Evaluation will emphasize technical merit, importance to Air Force programs, and price reasonableness. All contractors must maintain current SAM registration and comply with applicable cybersecurity requirements to be eligible for consideration under subsequent Calls issued from this umbrella CSO.
Notice text
Kessel Run will use this vehicle to pursue innovative approaches to product and service offerings in the Software and DevSecOps realm. This announcement will establish the umbrella CSO and serve as a foundation for the program with focused Areas of Interest and Submission Instructions to come later as specific requirements arise.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DSO-CSO Amended.pdf | ||
| DSO-CSO.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Call 002 DSO CSO 2 Step Call TAK (Team Awareness Kit) | Solicitation | |
| Amendment 01 - Kessel Run DevSecOps Commercial Solutions Opening - Call 002 Test Standards | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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