Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) UxS Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
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The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) is seeking to accelerate the development, procurement, and integration of advanced unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF partners. This initiative is being pursued through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), soliciting innovative proposals under solicitation number H92240-26-S-C001. The focus is on delivering broad UxS capabilities including platforms, payloads, command and control (C2) systems, processing-exploitation-dissemination, programming (firmware, software, AI), communications, and components through a novel approach termed “UxS as a Service” alongside First Person View (FPV) platforms. The procurement will leverage multiple contracting avenues including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Firm-Fixed Price contracts and Other Transaction Authority (OT) agreements, enabling collaboration with both traditional and nontraditional defense contractors to rapidly field these capabilities. The CSO outlines a multi-phased competitive process spanning solution brief/white paper submissions, demonstration/pitch events, and final proposals, with multiple Areas of Interest (AOIs) focused on various UxS applications such as FPV ISR and kinetic operations. Submission deadlines for submissions under different AOIs are staggered through 2026, with continuous evaluations to allow flexibility and iterative development. The contracting approach embraces a commercial item acquisition mindset and prioritizes interoperability, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and rapid integration of cutting-edge technologies to directly support NSWC and USSOCOM mission requirements. Furthermore, the CSO provides clear guidance on submission protocols, evaluation criteria, and contract award mechanisms, reflecting a commitment to fostering innovation and speed in delivering transformative unmanned system solutions.
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Full Description
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and its subordinate and associated commands seek to accelerate the development, procurement and integration of unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities in support of the Joint Force, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and allied SOF.
NSWC seeks to award Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or Other Transaction Authority agreements (OT) (see 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23) to provide a new method of delivering UxS systems capability called “UxS as a service” and First Person View (FPV) platforms. Resultant contracts or agreements should provide systems with a broad range of capabilities that directly support mission effectiveness in terms of platforms, payloads, Processing-Exploitation-Dissemination (PED), programming (i.e., firmware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI)), communications/data transfer, Command and Control (C2) systems, components, and/or material to be acquired, developed, or already in use by NSWC, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Government, as well as interagency and FVEY partners. As such, under the authority of DFARS 212.70, NSWC releases this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
NSWC anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.
In addition, NSWC may award an OT in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022-23. Non‐FAR Contracts and Agreements are anticipated with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of the SOF Operator and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or material to be acquired or developed by the NSWC, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by NSWC.
Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and FAR 6.102 and the procedures set forth in this announcement satisfy the competition requirements within 10 U.S.C 4022(b)(2) and 4022(f)(2)(A). Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial items. Agreement Officers may make awards in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4021-23. Awards made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §§ 4023 are not subject to competition requirements.
The full Commercial Solutions Opening Notice H9224026SC001 and information is attached to this posting. All submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions within.
Submissions – Phase I Submissions should be made via Vulcan as identified below in this section. If sensitive or classified, offerors may request additional instructions by submitting an email to: NSW.CONTRACTING.CSO.SHDMBX@socom.mil. Demonstration/pitch events that fulfill the requirements of Phase II of this CSO may reference this process in their submission instructions.
Submission Deadlines and location for submission:
AOI 1: AOI 1: Submissions due date is extended to 7 April 2026. Submission link is:
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=e93ae11d-355b-48b3-b8be-8a7b4f55ba78
AOI 2 and 3: Bi-annual Submissions for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 shall be due on 9 January 2026. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 2&3: Bi-annual: Submissions due date for either AOI 2 or AOI 3 is extended and shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. While the submission deadline is extended, the Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline. https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a2bcad15-6b21-4640-ba26-63d172d3ca4d
AOI 4: Submissions for AOI 4 is extended and shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. While the submission deadline is extended, the Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline. AOI 4 is added per Amendment 01 of this Notice and Attachment. Submission link is: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=f9989d55-ade0-4b5b-933c-520d5f4663f1
AOI 5&6: Submissions for either AOI 5 or AOI 6 shall be due no later than (NLT) 31 December 2026. The Government will be evaluating submissions as submitted prior to 31 December 2026 and following the deadline.
https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/collection/0581f987-3c34-44a6-8517-5aca6cbf743b