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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on October 1, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Commercial and Economic Research and Innovation (CERI)

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FA7146-20-S-0001(CERI)Federal

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The contract pertains to the Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), specifically through the Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA), under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) initiative designated as FA7146-20-S-C001. The purpose of this CSO is to solicit innovative commercial solutions, technologies, and services that address critical commercial and economic risks affecting military advantage, with a focus on enhancing strategic capabilities. The effort is centered on the Commercial and Economic Research and Innovation (CERI) program, which aims to analyze global markets, industrial base risks, and develop strategies to mitigate threats stemming from international industrial activities. The solicitation operates on a two-step process, inviting interested vendors to submit White Papers at any time during the open period, which has been extended multiple times and is currently set to conclude on September 2, 2025, with awards anticipated until September 30, 2025. The program emphasizes open competition, allowing participation from small businesses, non-traditional contractors, and foreign entities, with the potential for multiple awards based on the proposals' technical merit and alignment with the program’s objectives. The initiative is part of the broader Defense Commercial Solutions Offering Pilot Program, authorized under the NDAA for FY17, and aims to foster innovative partnerships to strengthen the Department of Defense's strategic and economic resilience through cutting-edge commercial solutions.

General Info

Commercial research and innovation solicitation for Air Force, open to all vendors, ends 2025.

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

To be determined in each award, VA, USA

Set-Aside

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OCEA Commercial and Economic Research and Innovation CSO FA7146-20-S-C001

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OCEA Commercial and Economic Research and Innovation CSO FA7146-20-S-C001

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Contacts2 people available
OfficeFAIRFAX, VA, 22030-6032, USA
Office AddressFAIRFAX, VA, 22030-6032, USA
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Jennifer VillarrealContracting Officer
Agatha (Aggie) Hebbe

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Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA)


Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)


FA7146-20-S-C001


for


Commercial and Economic Research and Innovation (CERI)


 


CSO DESCRIPTION / OBJECTIVES.                  


Federal Agency Name. Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA) 

 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Summary


FA7146-20-S-C001


Title: OCEA Commercial and Economic Research and Innovation (CERI)


Type: Open Two-Step CSO with Calls


Open Period: Initiation to 1 September 2025 (for receipt of White Papers)


Ordering Period: Initiation to 30 September 2025 (for awards)


The CSO Open Period will be from initiation until rescinded. This is the period during which Contractors may submit White Papers. The Government may make awards throughout the Ordering Period until rescinded. Awarded efforts may include performance that proceeds beyond the end of the Ordering Period.


Purpose. This CSO is initiated under the Defense Commercial Solutions Offering Pilot Program (DARS Tracking Number: 2018-O0016), as authorized by Section 879 of the NDAA for FY17 (Pub. L. 114-328). Its authority has transitioned from NDAA FY2017 guidance to DFARS Subpart 212.70 Defense Commercial Solutions Opening. CSOs allow for competitive selection of innovative commercial items, technologies, and services if the award results from:


•·          A CSO that is general in nature identifying areas of mission or technical interest, including criteria for selecting proposals and soliciting the participation of all Contractors capable of satisfying the Government's needs


•·          A technical evaluation by subject matter/technical experts. A CSO may be used to award a contract or an Other Transaction that meets the definition of innovative as: any technology, process or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission; or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date.


The Government may issue Amendments to this CSO during the Open Period to change or correct content, as needed. The Government may also issue Calls during the Open Period requesting targeted White Papers for a specific Objective, Focus Area, and/or capability.


OCEA seeks innovative commercial solutions or new capabilities that fulfill OCEA requirements, close existing capability gaps, and/or offer technological advancements in meeting the Objectives and Focus Areas detailed in the CSO attachment.


Eligibility. This CSO is a full and open acquisition. White Papers will be considered from all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors. Foreign participation is allowed as specified in the attachment.


CSO STRUCTURE/EXPECTATIONS. All White Papers/Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with this CSO. White Papers and Proposals must be submitted to Contracting POCs only, as specified in the CSO attachment and within each Amendment or Call. Contractors are advised that the submittal of a White Paper or Proposal is not a promise or guarantee of award. The Government intends to review all White Papers/Proposals and reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a Contractor's proposal content. The Contracting POC for this CSO is:


Jennifer Villarreal


Procuring Contracting Officer


jennifer.villarreal.4@us.af.mil


Please cc the following email for white paper submission:


SAF.AA.CDM.CDMC.OCEA.CSO@us.af.mil


STEPS. This CSO will follow a Two-Step process prior to any award.


First Step - White Paper Submission. Contractors may submit White Papers, which will include a Cover Page, Technical/Management section and Rough Order of Magnitude, at any time throughout the Open Period upon initiation of this CSO. Multiple White Papers may be submitted, and all White Papers will be reviewed. While the Government does not intend to pay for White Papers submitted under Step 1, select Calls may provide for funding on a case-by-case basis.


White Papers submitted in response to a Call will be accepted and evaluated as detailed within the individual Call. The Government will review submitted White Papers and each White Paper will be rated as "Highly Recommended," "Selectable" or "Not Selectable" based on Technical/Management and Price/Affordability.


Second Step - Invitation to Propose. White Papers may result in an invitation to submit full Technical/Management and Price proposals via an Invitation to Propose (ItP). The ItP will detail all the terms and conditions for the action, to include proposal submission instructions, as well as proposal due date and time. An ItP is required to submit a proposal. A Contractor submitting a proposal without first submitting a White Paper will not be considered or eligible for award. A Contactor may only submit one proposal in response to an ItP. The Period of Performance for individual awards will be addressed in each ItP.


Award. The Air Force anticipates making multiple awards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations or via Other Transaction Agreement authority as a result of this CSO. A proposal must meet the evaluation criteria specified in the ItP and the needs of the Government. Therefore, the Air Force reserves the right to award no contracts or any number of contracts for all, part, or none of the proposal(s) submitted by Offerors based on the Offeror's ability to perform desired work and funding availability.


Update 26 October 2020: Call issued under this CSO for Outbound Economic and Business Activity of the People’s Republic of China. See attachment for full details of the Call.


Update 5 May 2022: Updated open Period to match the latest NDAA policy making CSO Authority Permanent.


Update 24 August 2023: Updated open Period to extend for a year


Update 15 April 2024: Procuring Contracting Officer has changed to Jennifer Villarreal from Kevin Adams. 


Update 30 September 2024: Updated Open Period to extend for a year. 

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