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Air Force - Small UAS & Asymmetric Capabilities - Commercial Solutions Opening

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, specifically the Special Operations and ISR Directorate, has established a Commercial Solutions Opening to solicit innovative solutions for future requirements. This initiative is managed by the Special Operations and Personnel Recovery Division and the Capabilities Development Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Rather than a single request for proposals, the government will announce specific needs through individual Problem Statement Calls, each containing its own submission instructions and requirements. Awards resulting from this process may be granted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 or through Other Transaction authority. The CSO is open for a twelve month period ending September 3, 2027, with the possibility of annual renewal. Currently, the government is not accepting unsolicited proposals and no funding has been obligated under this specific notice.

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Air Force CSO seeking innovative solutions via Problem Statement Calls through September 2027.

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927110 - Space Research and Technology

Place of Performance

OH

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FA8629-26-S-C001 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr
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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Special Operations and ISR Directorate Commercial Solutions Opening


Related Notice ID: FA8629-25-S-C001


The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Special Operations and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate (WI), including the Special Operations and Personnel Recovery Division (WIS) and the Capabilities Development Office (CDO), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will use this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit solutions for specific future requirements. Specific requirements will be announced through individual Problem Statement Calls, each of which will include detailed submission instructions and response requirements. This CSO may result in awards under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 or through Other Transaction authority. This CSO does not obligate the Government to award a contract or other agreement for any supply or service. The Government is not requesting proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. No funding is currently available under this CSO.


See the attached documents for CSO guidance and instructions.


This AFLCMC WIS and CDO CSO is open for a 12-month period ending 3 September 2027. The Government will review the CSO annually to determine whether to renew it.

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