Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
FA714621SC001 A002 - ARI White Paper Call 20 Mar 2026 FINAL.pdf | Mar 27, 2026 | ||
FA714621SC001 A002 - ARI White Paper Call 20 Mar 2026 FINAL.pdf | Mar 23, 2026 | ||
FA714621SC001 A002 - ARI White Paper Call 20 Mar 2026 FINAL.docx | DOCX | Mar 20, 2026 | |
FA7146-21-S-C001 2025.pdf | Sep 5, 2025 | ||
FA7146-21-S-C001.pdf | Oct 3, 2024 | ||
FA7146-21-S-C-0001.pdf | Mar 26, 2021 |
SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening and Specific Calls
Contact and place of performance
Kevin T. Adams
USA
Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Defense-Related Activities FA7146-21-S-C001 Summary Title: CDM Defense-related activities Type: Closed/Open Two-Step CSO with Calls: Open Period Initiation to 1 September 2026 (for receipt of White Papers) Ordering Period Initiation to 30 September 2026 Active Calls for White Papers &...
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Purpose and Objectives
This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is initiated under the Defense Commercial Solutions Offering Pilot Program. It allows for the competitive selection of innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. An award may result from a general CSO that identifies areas of mission or technical interest and includes a technical evaluation by subject matter experts.
SAF/CDM seeks innovative commercial solutions or new capabilities that fulfill its requirements, close existing capability gaps, and/or offer technological advancements in meeting the Objectives and Focus Areas detailed in the CSO attachment.
Submission Process
This CSO follows a two-step process before any award.
Step 1 White Paper Submission: Contractors may submit White Papers at any time during the Open Period. These should include a Cover Page, a Technical/Management section, and a Rough Order of Magnitude. When submitting, the email subject line must include the CSO number (FA7146-21-S-C001) and the specific call number, if applicable. Multiple submissions are permitted.
Step 2 Proposal Submission: Following a review of the White Papers, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) may invite selected contractors to submit a full Technical/Management and Price proposal. A proposal will not be considered without a prior White Paper submission and an invitation from the PCO.
Eligibility and Award Information
Eligibility: This 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.
Award: The Air Force anticipates making multiple awards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations or via Other Transaction Agreement authority. The Government reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a contractor's proposal.
Points of Contact (POC)
Procuring Contracting OfficerKevin [email protected](301) 203-4766
Program ManagerMs. Catherine [email protected]
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM), is conducting a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under solicitation number FA7146-21-S-C-0001. This initiative operates as a two-step competitive process to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services that address capability gaps or offer technological advancements. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC AC32 for National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research.
The procurement follows a two-step submission cycle, beginning with the receipt of white papers containing a cover page, technical/management section, and a rough order of magnitude. If a white paper is selected, the government may invite the contractor to submit a full proposal. The Air Force anticipates making multiple awards using either Federal Acquisition Regulations or Other Transaction Agreement authority. Current activity includes a specific call for white papers, Call A002, regarding AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I).
This full and open acquisition allows for participation from all interested vendors, including small businesses, non-traditional contractors, and eligible foreign entities. The open period for receiving white papers runs through September 1, 2026, with an overall ordering period ending September 30, 2026. The final response deadline for this solicitation is October 1, 2026. Performance will take place in the United States, and the primary point of contact is Procuring Contracting Officer Kevin T. Adams. The solicitation is supported by six attachments issued between March 2021 and March 2026.
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