Area of Interest for the DoW Office of Strategic Capital (OSC): Back-Office Modernization

The Department of Defense Office of Strategic Capital is seeking to rapidly transform its back-office operations from manual, person-dependent processes into a scalable, auditable federal credit infrastructure through a Commercial Solutions Opening under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. This initiative, identified as Area of Interest HQ003426OSC02, requires the design and implementation of a Minimum Viable Operating Model within a six-month timeframe to establish core functions in credit operations, risk management, portfolio oversight, and compliance. The goal is to enable deal teams to focus on execution while ensuring the organization meets national security objectives, maintains audit readiness, and aligns with critical statutes including the Federal Credit Reform Act, Defense Production Act Title III, CHIPS and Science Act, Export Control Reform Act, and relevant Executive Orders. The solution must eliminate single points of failure, incorporate standardized operating procedures and governance frameworks, and demonstrate innovation in modernizing credit program infrastructure without relying on outdated paper-based systems. Proposals must be submitted as white papers via the designated Commercial Solutions Opening portal by May 13, 2026, with evaluation based on a best-value trade-off approach emphasizing technical merit, mission alignment, and risk mitigation rather than lowest cost. While no formal contract clauses, pricing details, or specification standards are included in the solicitation, responders are expected to comply with federal procurement requirements, including UEI registration and adherence to DFARS obligations. Performance will be conducted primarily in Arlington, Virginia, with potential nationwide and global operational support, and personnel must hold at least a Tier 1 security clearance. The contracting office, under Washington Headquarters Services, has identified Danny Uhr and William A. Waterworth as primary points of contact, and while no formal options or detailed invoicing protocols are specified, the underlying authority supports a prototype Other Transaction Agreement that prioritizes agility and institutional capability over traditional acquisition structures.