Opportunity Overview
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 PeriodInitiation to 1 September 2026 (for receipt of White Papers)Ordering PeriodInitiation to 30 September 2026
Active Calls for White Papers & Point of Contact (PoC) Information
Call A002 (Posted 03/20/2026): AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I)
A call for white papers for the AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I) has been issued
For details, please refer to the full attachments to the posting.
Points of contact for this specific call are located within the call documentation.
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...
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 PeriodInitiation to 1 September 2026 (for receipt of White Papers)Ordering PeriodInitiation to 30 September 2026
Active Calls for White Papers & Point of Contact (PoC) Information
Call A002 (Posted 03/20/2026): AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I)
A call for white papers for the AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I) has been issued
For details, please refer to the full attachments to the posting.
Points of contact for this specific call are located within the call documentation.
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...
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| Issuing agency | Department of the Air Force |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Scientific Research |
| NAICS | 541990 |
| PSC | AC32 |
| Published | March 27, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Closed | September 30, 2026 |
| Status | Closed — no longer accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 |
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