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Airlift Efficiency Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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The Airlift Efficiency Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), solicitation FA4452-25-S-C001, is a competitive, unrestricted effort hosted by the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron for the Air Force Operational Energy Office. The program seeks innovative commercial technologies and services to improve airlift efficiencies for military and commercial transport aircraft. The solicitation follows a two-step process consisting of an initial Solution Brief and a subsequent Detailed Approach for invited participants. Awards will be made as Firm-Fixed Price contracts or Other Transaction Agreements, with evaluations weighted equally across technical merit, importance to the agency, and price. The first Area of Interest (AOI) focuses on a dual-use propulsion system engine with 35,000 to 50,000 lbs of thrust, intended for the C-17 Globemaster and Blended Wing Body (BWB) platforms. Key requirements include compliance with current and future emissions standards, entry into service by 2030, and a scalable production plan capable of delivering up to 80 engines per month by 2037. The government strongly encourages cost-share arrangements or unconventional project financing to mitigate development risks. Solution briefs for this AOI are due by March 13, 2025, and must be submitted as unclassified documents.

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Air Force seeks innovative propulsion systems for airlift efficiency; briefs due March 13, 2025.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Mt Zion, IL, USA

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Area of Interest (1): Blended Wing Body and C-17 Propulsion Dual-Use Engine Concept

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess
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OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA
Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA

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This CSO is for Airlift Efficiency hosted by the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron for Air Force Operational Energy Office (SAF/IE). Individual Area's of Interest (AOIs) issued against the CSO will be posted under this notice.


02/26/2025: FA4452-25-S-C001 AOI (1) - Blended Wing Body (BWB) and C-17 Propulsion


  • This AOI is issued under the CSO.
  • All details regarding submission and evaluation factors are provided in the attached documents titled "CSO Solicitation" and "AOI (1) - Blended Wing Body and C-17 Propulsion".

This CSO Solicitation is a competitive solicitation that is closed-open until 26 February 2026. Submissions will only be accepted following specific AOI submission due dates and times. The Government reserves the right to extend this CSO beyond the closed date by amendment if the authority is extended.

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