Kessel Run DevSecOps Commercial Solutions Opening

The Kessel Run DevSecOps Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), solicitation number FA8730-22-S-C001, is an umbrella vehicle established by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to acquire innovative commercial technology, services, and research and development solutions. Operating as a Software Pathway program under DoD 5000.87, the initiative aims to accelerate the efficiency and effectiveness of DevSecOps capabilities for the warfighter. This umbrella solicitation remains open for the issuance of specific Calls until September 30, 2027, which will define particular areas of interest and objectives. While there is no cumulative ceiling for the CSO, individual awards are not anticipated to exceed 100 million dollars. The program utilizes a flexible acquisition framework, including FAR Part 12 fixed-price contracts, FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures, Other Transaction (OT) agreements for prototypes under 10 USC 4022, and experimental procurements under 10 USC 4023. Awards are primarily based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability, with price evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Prospective partners must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements. Submissions for future Calls will generally be unclassified unless otherwise specified, and the government will identify technical and contracting points of contact on a per-Call basis.