Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) UxS Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- H9224026SC001
- Agency
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US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- California 92155, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) announced a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on December 17, 2025, seeking to award FAR Part 12 Firm-Fixed Price contracts and Other Transaction Authority agreements for unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities, with submission deadlines ranging from April 7, 2026 through December 31, 2026 depending on Area of Interest (AOI).
NSWC and its subordinate commands aim to accelerate development, procurement, and integration of UxS capabilities—including platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination systems, software, artificial intelligence, Command and Control systems, and communications—to support Joint Force and Special Operations Forces mission effectiveness. The CSO pursues six Areas of Interest: (1) "UxS as a Service" subscription-based solutions with real-time feedback, updates, training, and maintenance; (2) First Person View (FPV) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations; (3) FPV kinetic engagement operations; (4) UxS training with maritime environment expertise and autonomy instruction; (5) Unmanned Surface Vehicle operations; and (6) Unmanned Underwater Vehicle operations.
The competitive process consists of three phases. Phase I requires Solution Briefs not exceeding five pages addressing capability description, differentiators, readiness timelines, rough order of magnitude pricing and schedule, offeror viability, supply chain explanation, and commercialization strategy, submitted via the Vulcan Platform. The Government targets 45-day evaluation responses. Phase II involves optional demonstrations and pitches entirely at the offeror's expense, with 30-day evaluation turnaround. Phase III encompasses formal proposals with collaborative Statement of Work negotiation.
Participation eligibility requires registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) systems. Foreign-owned businesses may submit independently or through U.S. entity teaming, subject to export clearance requirements. The Government may issue multiple awards to companies pursuing similar or dissimilar solutions if technical criteria are met and funds are available. Contact inquiries to NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil.
Notice text
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Update #7 · Latest ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: AOI 1: Submissions due date is extended to 7 April 2026. Submission link is:
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 2&3: Bi-annual: Submissions due date for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 is extended and shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. While the submission deadline is extended, the Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline. https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 4: Submissions for AOI 4 is extended and shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. While the submission deadline is extended, the Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline. AOI 4 is added per Amendment 01 of this Notice and Attachment. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=f9989d55-ade0-4b5b-933c-520d5f4663f1
AOI 5&6: Submissions for either AOI 5 or AOI 6 shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. The Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline.
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/collection/0581f987-3c34-44a6-8517-5aca6cbf743b
Update #6 ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: AOI 1: Submissions due date is extended to 7 April 2026. Submission link is:
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 2&3: Bi-annual: Submissions due date for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 is extended and shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. While the submission deadline is extended, the Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline. https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 April 2026. AOI 4 is added per Amendment 01 of this Notice and Attachment. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=f9989d55-ade0-4b5b-933c-520d5f4663f1
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 October 2026.Submission link will be included in this posting by 30 August 2026.
AOI 5&6: Submissions for either AOI 5 or AOI 6 shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. The Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline.
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/collection/0581f987-3c34-44a6-8517-5aca6cbf743b
Update #5 ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: AOI 1: Submissions due date is extended to 7 April 2026. Submission link is:
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 2&3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 is extended and shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. While the submission deadline is extended, the Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline. https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/collection/0581f987-3c34-44a6-8517-5aca6cbf743b
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 April 2026. AOI 4 is added per Amendment 01 of this Notice and Attachment. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=f9989d55-ade0-4b5b-933c-520d5f4663f1
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 October 2026.Submission link will be included in this posting by 30 August 2026.
Update #4 ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: AOI 1: Submissions due date is extended to 7 April 2026. Submission link is:
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 2&3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 15 May 2026, Submission link will be included in this posting by 1 April 2026.
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 April 2026. AOI 4 is added per Amendment 01 of this Notice and Attachment. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=f9989d55-ade0-4b5b-933c-520d5f4663f1
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 October 2026.Submission link will be included in this posting by 30 August 2026.
Update #3 ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: Submissions shall be due 25 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 2&3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 July 2026, Submission link will be included in this posting by 30 June 2026.
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 April 2026. AOI 4 is added per Amendment 01 of this Notice and Attachment. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=f9989d55-ade0-4b5b-933c-520d5f4663f1
AOI 4: Bi-annual Submissions for AOI 4 shall be due no later than (NLT) 9 October 2026.Submission link will be included in this posting by 30 August 2026.
Update #2 ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: Submissions shall be due 25 January 2026.
Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026, 9 April 2026, 9 July 2026, and 9 October 2026, Evaluations response will be conducted on quarterly submissions.
Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
Update #1 ·
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
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